Constance ‘Connie’ Heberly Higgins peacefully passed away on October 2, 2024 in Eureka at the age of 80.

Connie was born into the family of Les and Sanna Heberly on October 4,1943 in Portland, Oregon. The family moved to Arcata in 1951. She was the first born of three children.

Connie attended Arcata schools, graduating from Arcata High in 1961. She attended Humboldt State College and began a banking career in Arcata. She started her banking career as a teller working her way up the ranks to a regional manager in the San Francisco East Bay area, settling as a bank manager in Concord. She eventually moved back to Arcata and took a job as head cashier at Humboldt State University, where after several years, she retired and enjoyed domestic and international traveling. Connie enjoyed many years of competitive shooting and was also a member of the Soroptimist International of Arcata.

Connie is survived by her son: David Lusty (Diane) of Grants Pass, Oregon; four grandchildren Jacob Lusty (Hayley), Caleb Lusty, Claire Rasmussen (Jacob), Hannah Saulovich (Shon Jr.) and three great-grandchildren: Emmerson, Roxie and Ruth. Connie is also survived by her siblings: Pat Durbin (Gary) of Arcata, and Kirk Heberly (Deborah) of Blue Lake.

As a Christian believer Connie attended churches in various places where she lived.

There will be no public service.

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