Denise La Von Obituary (1965

Denise La Von Higdon passed away February 17, 2015 by her loving family and friends. Denise was born September 8, 1965 to Richard and Erlice Hale in Yakima, WA. She attended Davis High School and graduated with the class of 1983. During the 1980's she worked at Sears and Roebuck, and the Bon Marche, where she made many lifelong friends. In the late 80's she decided to go back to school and earn her degree in dietetics. After college she worked in the healthcare field, including the dialysis unit at St. Elizabeth, and later Providence Hospital. Along with her bubbly, caring personality and beautiful smile she was also adventurous and never backed down from a challenge. She decided to open up a coffee shop in 1998. Her many years at Coffee Cravings would earn her the nickname 'The Coffee Lady'. It was there that she made many more friends over the years, employees and customers alike. Denise was married on August 29, 1987 to John Higdon and together they had three children. As a mother, Denise considered her children her greatest accomplishment. A tireless nurturer and supporter, she would often be seen at sporting events and school functions cheering for her kids. Denise is survived by her husband, John and three wonderful, caring children: Mitchell Higdon of Buckey, Arizona, Abby Higdon of Yakima, and Darby Higdon of Yakima; her parents Richard and Erlice Hale of Yakima; and sister Tracy Dick. A Celebration of Denise's Life is planned at the Terrace Heights Civic Center (4011 Commonwealth Drive) at 1:00 pm, Sunday, March 22, 2015. SERVICES Funeral service Sunday, March 22, 2015 1:00 PM Terrace Heights Civic Center 4011 Commonwealth Dr., Yakima, WA 98901 ,