Linda Marie Higgins, 61, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 23, 2008. She was born Linda Loken on December 2, 1946 in Aurora, Minnesota and moved to Phoenix with her family in 1966. She began a career in nuclear medicine where she met her husband John and raised two loving daughters, Stephanie and Kristin. Her giving heart, vibrant personality, and spunky spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family extends an invitation to celebrate her life on Wednesday, July 2nd from 6 - 8 p.m. with service 6:30 p.m. at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center located at 12420 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org/waystohelp