Elizabeth Marcia Higgins

Elizabeth Marcia Higgins (Martin), Born in Port Arthur, Ontario March 16, 1947, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 after a short illness. Her family moved to North Vancouver when she was a child and it was here where she met her husband, Bruce, to whom she was married for 54 years.

She is survived by her daughters Kelsey, Julie (Bob) and Maryanne (Todd); grandchildren Megan (Brandon), Keelan (Susan), Jayden (Mickayla), Jarrod, Teighan, Brianna, Riley and Pyper; great grandchildren Eloise and Koen; as well as her brother Bruce (Ria) and nephews Derek and Skyler and cousins across Canada. She had a huge heart and a lot of love to give and was crunchy as hell.

Known as Elizabeth, Liz, Beth or Higgins, she had an important part to play in the creation of Lynnmour Elementary as a community school and was known for many years as “The Hot Dog Lady” by students, staff and parents. She volunteered tirelessly at all levels of elementary and high school, on behalf of her children AND grandchildren. She had many friends and connections through curling, BC Tel and the North Vancouver neighbourhood that she called home for over 45 years. Over the years she had many sewing projects and loved to tend her garden. In recent years she played cards weekly with her life-long friend Nina and met regularly with her ‘lunch ladies’. One of her favourite places on earth was Kihei, Maui where she spent many vacations over the years meeting up with and making friends.

Elizabeth’s greatest joy in life were her kids and grandkids as well her extended family of all the neighbourhood kids, waifs and strays.

Most of all she loved being The Nana.

There will be a service at Boal Chapel at a later date. Please check online for updates. www.mem.com

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Lions Gate Palliative Care or Hospice