BRUCE A. HIGLEY Bruce A. Higley, age 60, a Tri-Cities resident for 33 years, passed away in Seattle on July 2, 2009. He was born in 1949 in Bellingham, Washington to Lowell and Barbara Higley.

Bruce attended Ferndale High School, graduating in 1967. During high school, Bruce was active in the band and the Boy Scouts of America. He attended the National Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA in 1964. He also enjoyed sailing in the San Juan Islands.

Bruce graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1971. He worked for the USDA until he returned to U. W. and earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 1976. He immediately went to work at the Hanford Reservation working for various contractors until his retirement June 1, 2009. He was a Professional Engineer in Chemical Engineering.

Bruce married Kathy Baldwin in 1988. They shared their love for each other for 21 years. They enjoyed cross-country skiing, sailing, and traveling, especially to visit family and friends. Bruce enjoyed gardening, working on home projects, and fishing with friends.

Bruce was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne, in 1951 and his mother, Barbara, in 1986. He is survived by wife, Kathy, of Richland; father, Lowell, of Ferndale; sister, Rose Alan Knutson of Bellingham; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen, on Saturday, July 11, at 1 :00 p.m. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce's name to the RLC Community Food Pantry, c/o Richland Lutheran Church.

The family would like to express their appreciation for all the visits and prayers Bruce received during his recent illness.