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Vanthie Theodora Higgins

Posted 2023-04-16 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2023 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Vanthie (Evanthia) Theodora Higgins passed away on Tuesday, March 7,
2023, in Lake Havasu City, just shy of her 95th birthday. She was born
on March 24, 1928, in Saskatoon, Canada.

Vanthie was a beautiful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who
had a wonderful heart, and who was loved by many. She was an extremely
giving person to all who knew her and loved spending time with family
members and friends.

As a child growing up, Vanthie spent time in Greece during WWII. Here
she acquired an endearing Greek accent which would eventually become a
signature part of her personality throughout life. She will be deeply
missed.

Vanthie and her husband Don built their retirement home in Lake Havasu
City 32 years ago, previously living in Southern California. Early in
their retirement, Vanthie and Don enjoyed traveling throughout the
United States. During this time, She shared a passion for the outdoors,
eventually deciding on a favorite spot in Hagerman Idaho, where extended
vacations were spent relaxing in their travel trailer and fishing on the
Snake River.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Teresa) Johnson, and Terrance (Ellen)
Johnson, stepdaughter Donna (Greg) Higgins, and stepson Tracy Higgins,
nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four great-great-
grandchildren, and her dog and companion Wolfie. She was preceded in
death by her husband, mother, father, and sister





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