Brent Higgins Obituary

He was my dad. I never really new him well because of his passing but I've learned so much through all the amazing stories his friends told me and what my mom told me. This page gives him justice, but I wish I could add some of the stories to make it better. I'm glad I'm here to remember him even if I never fully new him. Damn toddler brain... Also, to the guy who said I was his daughter in the other memories, I'm a guy with long hair just like my dad had just so you know hahaha. Thanks to everyone sharing the memories! If you have something more personal to say then I guess you can find my instagram @pinmancanyan. I would love to hear more about dad from you.

He was my dad. I never really new him well because of his passing but I've learned so much through all the amazing stories his friends told me and what my mom told me. This page gives him justice, but I wish I could add some of the stories to make it better. I'm glad I'm here to remember him even if I never fully new him. Damn toddler brain... Also, to the guy who said I was his daughter in the other memories, I'm a guy with long hair just like my dad had just so you know hahaha. Thanks to everyone sharing the memories! If you have something more personal to say then I guess you can find my instagram @pinmancanyan. I would love to hear more about dad from you.

He was my dad. I never really new him well because of his passing but I've learned so much through all the amazing stories his friends told me and what my mom told me. This page gives him justice, but I wish I could add some of the stories to make it better. I'm glad I'm here to remember him even if I never fully new him. Damn toddler brain... Also, to the guy who said I was his daughter in the other memories, I'm a guy with long hair just like my dad had just so you know hahaha. Thanks to everyone sharing the memories! If you have something more personal to say then I guess you can find my instagram @pinmancanyan. I would love to hear more about dad from you.

He was my dad. I never really new him well because of his passing but I've learned so much through all the amazing stories his friends told me and what my mom told me. This page gives him justice, but I wish I could add some of the stories to make it better. I'm glad I'm here to remember him even if I never fully new him. Damn toddler brain...

Brent’s vitality, vigor, and love were unending like the blue of the sky. It gives me much solace to have the belief that his spirit has been released around us and floats with the breeze. When you long to be near him, speak to the wind. I believe he will hear you. When you are in a beautiful place, stop and be still for a moment. I believe Brent is there, sharing in the beauty, and quiet solitude of the moment with you. He has become part of the beautiful places he loved.



Let his life be a lesson and a charge to us all to be better people. I hope we all can remind ourselves on a daily basis, to live life to the fullest as Brent did. I hope we can learn from his example to appreciate the gifts of the earth, to be in awe of the beauty that surrounds us, and to love unabashedly. Brent’s life was one well lived, albeit too short. The earth is a richer, more beautiful place because his footprints were left here.

Brent was an extraordinary individual and gave 150% to everything he did. He worked hard, played harder, and loved his family intensely. For those of us that were fortunate enough to know him, he made our world a better place. He touched us all with his passion for life and there will forever be a part of his spirit within us. Brent’s legacy lives on in many hearts, especially within Shannon and his “little wild man” Canyon.



Brent will be deeply missed. The world lost one of its best that day.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Brent for about a year. He was so kind and caring and always knew how to make his co-workers feel good. He was also a very hard worker and talented engineer. Not long ago, he was telling me how wonderful it was to be a father and how he couldn't imagine his life without little Canyon. Brent, you will be truly missed. Shannon and Canyon, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

The most enduring memory I have of Brent was a discussion with a co-worker who couldn't understand Brent's eternally cheerful disposition. He said he wanted to go over and push him down just to watch him get up, dust himself off and say "Heh, heh, heh. It looks like you've pushed me over here." And then carry on his merry way.



Ironically, it was such an accurate description for someone who so misunderstood Brent. It took a lot to make Brent dislike someone, and only those incurable cynics of the human condition were anything but bouyed by his goofy, lovable presence. His enormous strength and confidence could easily brush aside the slings and arrows of those who would casually push him down. He had a lot to do in his short time on Earth and had no time to waste on such minor foils.

Shannon and Canyon,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been blessed knowing Brent as a friend and fellow co-worker and he will be sorely missed. There will never be a time when I return to my hometown of Moab that Brent will not be in my thoughts. So long good friend. Until we meet again.

We have grown to know Brent just from the letters and pictures he sends to his web page. He will be so missed by us all. I feel so helpless but grateful we have a God who knows all and will continue to be with his family. I continue to pray for all of you.

Much love,

We all three wish all of Brent's family ant other friends the comfort that only Faith is JESUS CHRIST can bring--we wil see him in Heaven

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this trying time. Brent shared with me via e-mail several months ago his love of fatherhood. Canyon, you had a special dad!

May God draw especially close to each family member.



(By a classmate of Cory and Casey's from WWVA, & Colo. resident for 30++ yrs.) God will never leave or forsake us... and has brought me through things I wouldn't have thought possible. He will be there with you through it all.

Peace to you Brent.

To all of Brent family, Brent was apart of out family too and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Kaniesta, Shannara, Maverick, Dora and DeVon.

My heartfelt prayers are with the entire Higgins family and Brent's many loved ones. May God be with you all.

To the family and friends of Brent, my love and support go out to you. I will never forget what a wonderful and fun-loving person Brent was, and the magnetism that surrounded him! He is greatly missed.

Brent..

We will miss your enthusiasm, smile and positive attitude! You were such a joy to work with. We'll be praying for your wife, son and family.



Dan and Linda Wilding

L-3 Employees

Shannon, Canyon, Hank & Abby

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brent, I was in the group of hikers that found your camera and camera case. As a result, I feel connected to you and your family. I am praying especially for your wife and daughter.

Brent

Heartfelt thoughts and prayers go with you and your beautiful family.

Shannon, I'm so sorry for your loss.



Brent was an inspiration to us all as he lived life to the fullest with a contagious positive attitude.



We will all miss him greatly.

Brent our dear cousin, and climber we will miss you more than you know. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds. we love you.



The Cousins

Brent, I am glad to have known you. You were a wonderful person to work with. Thanks for the many memories. May God be with you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the death of your husband. I was a member of the backpacking group that found Brent's camera. On Friday morning, I inserted his memory card into my camera and saw pictures of you and your son and then a picture of Brent. We compared the picture on my screen w/ a picture we got from the sheriff's dept before we left. We immediately set out to flag down rescue workers and a helicopter landed w/in minutes. I am glad that we were able to play a small part in the recovery of his remains and bring closure to you and your family. On the Monday we set out, one of our group prayed that God would help us find him or help us find something that would help find him. God is good and will help sustain you and your family in the coming years.



White Station Church of Christ

Band of Brothers

Brent

You will be missed very much. Your magnetic smile and possitive attitude was spread to everyone you came in contact with. I have enjoyed the friendship that we. shared and will miss you deeply. You are a wonderful person.

Brent your smile and gentle personality will be dearly missed.

Your family is in my thoughts. My love to you. Be at peace in the heavens above.

Brent, we will miss your smile, your enthusiasm, your knowledge and your zest for life. You touched many people. I don't think I've met anyone who was always so positive even in stressful situations. You always put people at ease. I am grateful to be your friend. Rest in peace.