Betty Lou Young Higgins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at her niece’s home at the age of 90. She was born March 30, 1927, to James and Gladys Young in Ophir, Utah. She married Clisby W. Higgins on June 1, 1954 in Tooele, and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 21, 1967.
She is survived by her son, Larry (Paula) Higgins; four grandchildren, Ray M. Higgins, Steven B. Higgins, Jayson L. (Gabby) Higgins and Heidi (Brandon) Highley; one great-grandson, Kenny; sister-in-law, Mary Young; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters, Georgia Young Skinner and Helen Young Allred; and brother, James “Bud” Young, Jr.
Betty enjoyed caring for her yard and house, loved going to Ophir, and enjoyed family and friends’ gatherings. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A special thank you to her niece Linda (Neal) Olson for their loving and caring attention, Harmony Hospice, and her visiting teacher Kae Olson.
Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 583 N. 270 East, Tooele, Utah, on Saturday, March 10 at 1 p.m. with viewing prior to the service at 11 am. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.