Scott Sanders Higgins

Scott Sanders Higgins, 59, of Cherry Hills Village, passed away while riding his bike in a triathlon on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Son of the late Jack Kirby Higgins and step son of the late Sally Higgins of St. Louis, MO. Also the son of the late Cynthia Jane Sanders Higgins and brother of the late Johnny Shackelford Higgins of Kansas City, MO. Scott is survived by his wife of 26 years, Laurie Shea Higgins; beloved children, Kendall, Danielle, Andrew & Johnny; sisters, Cindy (Dave Montgomery) Higgins & Christy (Tim Hooper) Higgins Hooper. Uncle of Estelle, Jesse, Kirby & Hawley Montgomery & Haley & Brooks Hooper. He is also survived by hundreds of relatives and friends.

Scott's greatest love was being a DAD. He was also a baseball coach, Eagle Scout, Cubmaster, hockey player, snowboarder, golfer, mountain climber, triathlete and pianist. Scott graduated from Clemson University where he was a member of the rugby and football teams; He has a CPA, an MBA and was working on his PhD. He was the CEO of an on-line education company. Scott loved appetizers, Dr. Pepper, crazy hats, barbecuing and watching sports games.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30th from 4-7 pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S Colorado Blvd, Denver.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 31st at 1:00 pm, Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village.

Immediately following the service there will be a Celebration of Life at The Higgins residence until 5 pm. Colorful attire recommended!

 

Funeral Service: August 31, 2018 1:00 pm

Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Ave.
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
303-758-2820