Sunny May Higgins, age 75, left for heaven on January 29, 2016, after suffering from cancer – a long and difficult struggle. Sunny was born in Somis, CA on May 16, 1940 to Frederick and Sadie Mae Snyder. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Eventually she received a Master’s degree in Art from Pius the XII School of Arts at Villa Schifanola in Firenze, Italy. She taught visual arts and Junior High Art – it was her passion. In August 1968 she married LT Joseph Higgins, DDS at the Point Mugu Chapel. After her husband returned from Vietnam she moved to Whidbey Island, WA, where she became an active Navy Wife. The family raised five children and she continued in art work, 4-H, soccer, bookkeeper, etc…

Sunny enjoyed everything, but her passion was the protection of our God-given rights and the U.S. Constitution. She loved animals including rabbits – hundreds of them – all named.

A special note: Sunny took care of her special needs son, Daniel, for over 24 years. Daniel needed 24/7 attention and Sunny was there for every minute. Wow, what love and dedication!
Sunny was an active member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church. She taught CCD for a number of years, actively served as a lector and was there for others whenever needed.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Joseph P. Higgins, DDS, children CDR Joseph Higgins, USCG, CDR Brian Higgins, USCG, Catherine Fiedler, Daniel Higgins (deceased), James Higgins, Sisters Kristi Colell and Tes Snyder, six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing at the Wallin Funeral Home from 2 to 8pm on Friday, February 5th. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 6, 2016 at 9am at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church with Rites of Interment at the Maple Leaf Cemetery and reception at the Wallin funeral home occurring immediately afterwards.