1941
Karen
2006
Karen Marie Higgins
May 7, 1941 — November 1, 2006
Karen Marie Higgins, 65 of Las Vegas, passed away at her home on November 1,2006. A native and lifetime resident of Las Vegas, she was born on May 7,1941 in Las Vegas.
Gifted with an artistic flair, Karen created wonderful gifts for family and friends with needle and paintbrush..
One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with family and friends and she will be missed at family holidays. She used her home as a gracious and warm extension of herself, hosting family events and time with friends always making people feel welcome and at ease. She loved to travel but always returned to the town she considered home.
Karen was a casino cage cashier first at the Tropicana and then more than 25 years at MGM/Bally's Hotel.
She was preceded in death by her father, Zeron Bell; and grandmother, Esther Wolverton, Karen is survived by her children, Janet LaBonte and husband Dave of Oregon, John Higgins and Judy Kehn; grandchildren, David LaBonte, Timothy, Thomas and Taylor Higgins; mother Beatrice Thibeau; brother, Wynn bell and partner, Bev; sisters Daveen Montez and Sharlee Bolding; and stepmother, Colleen Bell, all of Las Vegas. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and other family members, and a circle of caring friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 8th,2006
4-7 p.m.
Bunkers Mortuary
925 Las Vegas Blvd. No.
Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9th,2006
at 11:00 a.m.
Christ the King Catholic Community
4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive
Interment will follow immediately with a graveside service at
Eden Vale Memorial Park
1216 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
Gifted with an artistic flair, Karen created wonderful gifts for family and friends with needle and paintbrush..
One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with family and friends and she will be missed at family holidays. She used her home as a gracious and warm extension of herself, hosting family events and time with friends always making people feel welcome and at ease. She loved to travel but always returned to the town she considered home.
Karen was a casino cage cashier first at the Tropicana and then more than 25 years at MGM/Bally's Hotel.
She was preceded in death by her father, Zeron Bell; and grandmother, Esther Wolverton, Karen is survived by her children, Janet LaBonte and husband Dave of Oregon, John Higgins and Judy Kehn; grandchildren, David LaBonte, Timothy, Thomas and Taylor Higgins; mother Beatrice Thibeau; brother, Wynn bell and partner, Bev; sisters Daveen Montez and Sharlee Bolding; and stepmother, Colleen Bell, all of Las Vegas. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and other family members, and a circle of caring friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 8th,2006
4-7 p.m.
Bunkers Mortuary
925 Las Vegas Blvd. No.
Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 9th,2006
at 11:00 a.m.
Christ the King Catholic Community
4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive
Interment will follow immediately with a graveside service at
Eden Vale Memorial Park
1216 N. Las Vegas Blvd.
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