Kim Kathleen Higgins passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at the age of 71 in Longmont, Colorado. Kim was born in Pawnee City, Nebraska to William J. Higgins and Lillian B. Higgins. She received her Bachelor of Accounting and Business Management degree at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Kim moved to Colorado in 1980 to be with her beloved sisters and to raise her family. She enjoyed many years of her life in Colorado, owning her own business as a successful CPA and gathering many friends from all walks of life along the way. Kim spent four relaxing years at a beautiful farm in Corvallis, Oregon where she lived with her lifelong best friend Anne Schuster, accompanied by her dog and partner in crime, Maizie. Kim returned once again to Colorado to spend the last few years of her life surrounded by her loving daughters and sisters.
Kim was a cherished and active member of the 12-step community throughout her life. Those who were lucky enough to cross paths with Kim knew that to know her was to love her. She made new friends up until the very end. She was a shining light, a friend to all, and the best mom and sister anyone could ask for. Her humor, radiance, and bright red hair will be remembered fondly.
Kim is survived by her daughters Amy, Katie, and Chelsea, her granddaughter Poppy, and her sisters “The Higgins Girls” — Nancy, Karen, Jill and Jan.
A celebration of life will take place on August 30th from 2-5pm at Willow Farm Contemplative Center, 11898 N 75th St, Hygiene, Colorado 80503. In lieu of flowers or gifts we encourage you to spend extra time with a loved one.
Streaming will be provided starting at 2 PM, with the service beginning at three. Please see the information to join the celebration below:
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I am so sad to hear of cousin Kim’s passing. Kim was always so nice to me. I will miss her bright smile. She was always so kind and had a great sense of humor. My heart goes out to her sisters and children. May her memories be a blessing to all of her loved ones.
Thanks, Marley , I hope that you are doing ok
Love and Peace to Kim and her beautiful family. Kim will be remembered fondly. “The Higgins Girls” are so very special and now they have a cheerleader in heaven. As a very lucky cousin, I will always remember Kim, as I do all of her sisters and family members. Again … Love and Peace. (Mark Pienkos Family, Sarasota, FL)
Dearly Beloved Members of the Higgins Family!
Please accept our most since condolences ! We pray for you and for Kim’s intention and
can never forget those happy memories of being with her and you – memories that go back
to those wonderful visits in Chicago with our Grandparents and the whole big Pienkos-
Brown-Dillon-Higgins clan!
Your Cousin, Don, Angela, and our Family
We share your thoughts and prayers for Kim remember all those times when
we could get together as kids in Chicago! All the Higgins Girls, the Browns, Dillons,
Pienkoses, We have been blessed! Don, Angela and Family
What a beautiful tribute that captures Kim so well! She had such a great sense of humor and love of family. She will always be fondly remembered and celebrated by her ‘Chicago Cousins’’. Xoxox
I have just today learned of Kim‘s passing. I have many happy memories of spending time with her. Blessings to her sisters and children.