Scott D. Higgins

Jul 2, 1958 -

Jan 7, 2024

Scott Duane Higgins, 65, passed away on Jan. 7, 2024, very peacefully in his home in Bradenton, Fla., pain free and surrounded by nine loved ones when taking his last breath.

Scott was born in Augsburg, Germany, on July 2, 1958, and was raised in a military family. They moved to North Carolina, California, Newfoundland, and in 1970, as a young man, moved to Alaska where he ended up spending most his life. He lived in Two Harbors, Minn., for a short time where his youngest daughter was born before moving back to Alaska.

He was a Harley enthusiast and an automotive and industrial painter, well-known for his ghost flames, meticulous attention to detail and his unmatched work ethic. He spent most of his life outdoors in Alaska - hunting, fishing, wheeling and snowmachining. Later in life, he became a charter boat captain in Valdez, Alaska, where he brought his two daughters on board. This led to his oldest daughter earning her captain's license, making her the youngest female sport fishing captain in Alaska. His youngest daughter started deckhanding at 12, working for her dad, sister and many others.

Scott started the last chapter of his life in Bradenton, reconnecting with an old Alaskan friend. Scott and Frankie married in November 2021 and spent lots of time in the sun and out on the pontoon making memories with family and many new friends who became family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Ruby Higgins; brothers, Quentin, Foss and Wayne; and sister, Judy.

Scott is survived by his wife, Frankie; brother, Jim (Kelly) Higgins; children, Meghan and Elijah Higgins, Mariah (Rob) Blettner; grandchildren, Otto, Emmet and Ruby; ex-wife/friend, Christie Higgins; two lifelong brothers-of-the-heart, Steve Fifield and Brian Atkins; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

His enthusiasm for all things fun, along with his laugh, were infectious. He lived an adventurous life, had an unending supply of mischievous/interesting stories and lived life "Scottie's Way." "He will be greatly missed" is an understatement.

A celebration of Life is planned in Alaska at a future date to be announced.