William Patrick “Bill" Higgins
Higgins, William Patrick “Bill”, 79, Business Antitrust and Condemnation Lawyer, passed away, Monday, March 19, 2012. The Rosary will be at 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, with the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Bill was raised in College Hill and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. He graduated from Cathedral High School, Wichita University, he attended the University of Kansas School of Law and graduated from Washburn Law School. Bill was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas in Wichita and of St. Theresa of Avila in Madison, KS. He was the “quintessential Irishman”. Bill loved the Flint Hills and WH Ranch. Preceded in death by parents, John and Isabel (Hayde) Higgins and infant brother, John. Survivors: wife, Ila (Bennett) Higgins; sons, John Higgins, of Kansas City, MO, Mark Higgins (Karen) of Dallas, TX and Michael Higgins (Maddy) of Wichita; daughter, Monica Britian (Derek) of Overland Park, KS; Ilas daughter, Jennifer Palmer (Patrick) of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah and Hayde Higgins of Dallas, TX, Halsten, Daghain, William P, II, Finnegan and Shanley Higgins of Wichita; administrative assistant, Norma Nicholas of Wichita. Bills family would like to thank Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Larksfield Healthcare Center for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with St. Thomas Aquinas School, 1321 Stratford, Wichita, KS, 67206, Holy Savior Academy, 4340 E. 15th, Wichita, KS, 67208 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
The Rosary will be at 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, with the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 24, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
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You will be missed, my dear friend. How important to my Bill and me you,Ila and your family were to us. We all had such fun and have wonderful memories that will never fade. With God’s promise we know we will all meet again for eternity.
dear ila, i was so sorry to hear of bill’s passing. i am sure he is in a beter place. just a small note to let you know i was thinking of you and your family. bill was one of my favorite patients. and so are you. diane fonzo
Ila, So sorry for your loss. I NEVER saw Bill without a huge smile on his face. May that be the way you remember him……….with prayers love and sympathy, from your old friend .
I wanted to express my condolences over Bill’s recent passing. It was my pleasure to have helped care for him over the last few years. He was a kind, intelligent gentleman and rarely complained despite serious medical issues.I’m sure he will be missed by many. If there is anything I can do to help during this difficult time, please let me know.
Dear Ila & Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy & condolences in the loss of your husband and a super guy. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers and I’m here for you.
Billy Pat was my eldest brother. Similar to scotch and raw oysters, he was an acquired taste. I love all three. There is no better friend and my fifty years is not enough. God,obviously, wanted you nearer. Plead my case. Victor
Mike, I’m so sorry about your dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!