Michael Michael "Higgy" "Higgy" Higingbotham

Mike Higingbotham, 41, passed suddenly on April, 19, 2012. He was born May 27, 1970 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Following high school, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After the close of a successful military career, he continued to serve the country as an air launched weapons system specialist, for the federal government. An avid outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed hunting with his son and camping with his family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Bree and four children; Kyla, Collin, Benjamin and Grace. He is also survived by his parents, Rick and Pat, his brother Jerry (Michelle), and his sister, Katie (Brian). Mike was a good natured, easy going man who made us all laugh and will be missed and remembered lovingly by family and many friends.

A memorial service with military honors, officiated by Chaplain Hakanson will be held at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 1400 (2PM). Family and friends may go online at www.burleyfuneralchapel.com to sign a guest register and leave memories for the family.

A memorial trust fund has been established for his children at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in Oak Harbor. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made at the bank or through a family member.