Ellen Higgins Obituary

MY DEAREST ELLIE,

MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND WITH THE MOST GENTLE AND SENSITIVE HEART. YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN AND NEVER WILL. YOU HAVE GONE ONTO YOUR REWARD AND REUNITED WITH ALL OF OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED. MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND PEACE AND ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.



MAUREEN, DANNY,PAUL, AND CATHIE

Dearest Ellen,

How much I will miss you. I take comfort in knowing that I won't be leaving you in Chicago anymore, for you are in my heart. You have been a remarkable example for me. Loving life, loving friends and family... this above all else is how you spent your time. You so bravely faced journey's end. I am so very proud of you.

Much love to all her were touched by Ellen, especially the Gays and Higgins.

Bob

I worked with J.P. at Rainbow Distributing for about 10 years, and met Ellie through J.P. Those two were such a sweet, loving couple, and I grieved for Ellie when I heard she'd lost J.P. so unexpectedly after we all thought he'd recovered from his accident. I heard about it months later. Now Ellie's gone, too. But she's with J.P. again, dancing and enjoying tofu pizza and tempeh burgers...I'm sure they're all vegans in heaven. My husband, Bob and I enjoyed the reception years ago at Ellie and J.P.'s home, and we extend our condolences to her family and loved ones. We'll miss them both.

It was my great pleasure to work with Ellen at Pathfinders Bookstore at Unity in Chicago for a little over a year. She was so shy when she first came to the bookstore, but soon she knew many of our customers by name and was always willing to listen to their stories and give them a hug.

Personally, she and I became friends, and often had a cup of coffee or a meal after the bookstore closed. She was convinced we had known each other in another lifetime, and I deeply regret we never got to explore that! I know she so loved her family and always talked about you all.

The service today at Unity was incredible, and I am sure Ellen was there enjoying it all. We often sat together during SUnday services, and I don't think I'll ever go to another service without knowing she's just there over my shoulder.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful woman with so many of us. She will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

Dear Ellie,



I am so very lucky to have had the chance to grow up knowing you. I must have been around 6 years old when you and JP began to invite our family over to dinner. Even though I was the only kid there, I always felt included with the grown-ups. Your highly visible love for JP used to seem "mushy" to me, but it has become a model and standard I hope to share with my wife and family. I regret that we lost touch as I grew up, but you life's example of love and "mushiness" will stay with me always. It's so important to tell people you love them as much as you can. Thank you.



Love, Dave

I worked with Ellen for a short time, but in that time she was such a ray of sunshine. Her smile would always brighten a room and she always had time to listen. I had cancer before she did, but she was such an inspiration to me.

Ellen know you will be missed and were loved and may you be at peace. I'm sure your father, husband and brother were there to meet you as you went to heaven.

My sincerest condolences to Ellen's family, friends, and work colleagues. She spoke often of her love for you all and I believe your grief to be profound. It was my great honor to be chosen to work with Ellen on her spiritual path to healing and wholeness. Her soul remains an enormous inspiration to me. I miss her greatly and will always remember her bright smile full of love, compassion, and bravery.

To Ellen's Family,

Ellen will be missed.

I pray that God will Bless, Comfort and keep you in your hour of breavement.



(Co-worker at Follett)

Dear Ellie,



What a dear and loyal friend you always were. Many will miss you so much--your cheerful attitude, that wonderful smile.



I'll never forget you, my friend,





Steve

We all here at Follett will greatly miss Ellen. She was a ray of sunshine in our busy world. My prayers are with the entire family who so lovingly cared for Ellen during her illness. May God bless all of you.

Dearest Ellen,



You are - and always will be - a continuing source of inspiration to me. You have always made a point of telling everyone how much you love and appreciate them. You knew that life is short and we only have this brief time to let others know that they are loved. It is a policy to which you adhered admirably. In that way you are a great teacher of mine. I will try to always remember and act on your inspiring example.



The world is a sweeter place for having been graced with your presence. Thank you for everything.



love,

- tomg

Our dear Ellen...



Thank you for being in our lives…you were indeed a ray of sunshine to all of us. You always said what was in your heart…never held back…always an encouragement…



You always had a kind word…a smile…a hug…for each person who crossed your path. We all benefited from knowing you. You left nothing undone…no regrets.



Thank you, sweet friend, for all the smiles and laughter…all the kindnesses you showed to everyone..especially from our little circle of friends who were blessed to have shared a brief time of our lives together with you at Follett.



We’ll always remember you…



Linda

I have had the pleasure of knowing Ellen for 9 years. For most of that time, I worked with her at Follett. She was truly a remarkable woman. She was always so strong and compassionate. Even after she became ill, she continued to look after her friends. She also had a wicked sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. My life is better because of knowing her. I will truly miss this remarkable woman.