Kaye I. Higdon (Young)
June 29, 1945 — February 11, 2011
Kaye I. Higdon, 65, of Springville, died Friday, February 11, 2011, at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of diabetes. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Four Oaks Bridge, 2100 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Robin (Larry) Kovarik of Marion, Tammy (Bob) Jordan of Marion, and Becky Higdon of Springville; 1 sister, Linda (Harry) Johnson of Mt. Pleasant; 6 grandchildren, Skyler and Morgan Kovarik, Kyle and Jeremy Jordan, and Haley and Heather Higdon. Also surviving are 2 special “daughters” Heidi Higdon and Shelly Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son, Robert Higdon, and 1 brother, Robert Young. Kaye was born June 29, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Vermace) Young, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was an LPN for over 40 years and most recently a day care provider at Knox Daycare. Kaye was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a strong believer that hugs were the best medicine. The children she gave care to held a special place in her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and hugged her.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Robin (Larry) Kovarik of Marion, Tammy (Bob) Jordan of Marion, and Becky Higdon of Springville; 1 sister, Linda (Harry) Johnson of Mt. Pleasant; 6 grandchildren, Skyler and Morgan Kovarik, Kyle and Jeremy Jordan, and Haley and Heather Higdon. Also surviving are 2 special “daughters” Heidi Higdon and Shelly Robinson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son, Robert Higdon, and 1 brother, Robert Young. Kaye was born June 29, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Vermace) Young, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was an LPN for over 40 years and most recently a day care provider at Knox Daycare. Kaye was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a strong believer that hugs were the best medicine. The children she gave care to held a special place in her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and hugged her.
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