Ken Higgins passed away on 19 August 2009, this really Sucks!!

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Ken Higgens who was a personal for many years passed away from a Heart Attack on 19 August 2009. For those who knew Ken this is a very sad day, and 3-Cushion Billiards has lost a Friend to all who knew him and a Loyal Supporter of 3-Cushion as a Sport in America.
Ken played in almost all of the USBA sponsored tournaments in the Northwestern USA, including the USBA Nationals events during the last 10 years. Ken also worked at many events as a Referee and Score keeper when his assistance was needed. Ken was also involved in some of the Carom Corner events that brought World Champion Players to the USA for Competition at the Tacoma Elks Lodge.

Apparently Ken was already hospitalized when he suffered the Massive Heart Attack that took him from us. Everyone will have their own favorite memories of Ken as he was one of the most genuine people I have every met in my life. To my knowledge Ken was well liked by everyone that ever met him and his passing will truly be a great loss for many and the entire sport!!!!!!:o

Rest in Peace Ken
 
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I know Ken was having health problems, but I was truly shocked and saddened to learn of his death. I got to know Ken through one or more tournaments about 10 years ago. He was a very good guy, and extremely supportive of the 3-cushion game. More recently, I also knew him as a fellow Director of the USBA. He will be much missed by all of us. My deep condolences to the Higgins family.
 
Here is a message I received from Darrel Stutesman about a memorial for Ken taking place next week:

"The Memorial will be on Wednesday 2 PM August 26, 2009, at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. It will also be announced in our local paper, The Tacoma News Tribune.

"The family has asked be to lead the service. If you have something you would like to say and don't want to do it in person please send your thoughts to me.

"Lets have a great turn out for a Super Person and Friend!!!!

"Darrel"
 
Bruce Warner said:
Here is a message I received from Darrel Stutesman about a memorial for Ken taking place next week:

"The Memorial will be on Wednesday 2 PM August 26, 2009, at the Tacoma Elks Lodge. It will also be announced in our local paper, The Tacoma News Tribune.

"The family has asked be to lead the service. If you have something you would like to say and don't want to do it in person please send your thoughts to me.

"Lets have a great turn out for a Super Person and Friend!!!!

"Darrel"
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Bruce, thanks very much for your post, I also learned about Ken's death earlier to from Darrel. I met Ken in 1997 or 1998 at the Tacoma Elks lodge, and was certainly a great guy.

Thanks very much for your post and additional information!
 
Those who wish may send condolences to Ken's mother, Alice Higgins, 8914 71st Ct. SW Lakewood, WA 98498. Or you may want to send an e-mail to Darrel Stutesman of any sentiment you want him to express on your behalf at Ken's memorial on August 26 to dstutesman@msn.com
 
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