Beverly Joan Higgins, 85, of Saratoga, passed away Feb. 18, 2012. She was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Waterloo, IA. Gardening was her passion! She loved to fix up any garden or room in a house. She could make something that looked so drab look so beautiful. Beverly was very friendly and always had a smile for everyone. She will be truly missed. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Dean) Addington and Celia (Greg) Peters; grandchildren, James Peden, Julie Hall, Heath Peden, Chris (Becky) Peters, and Mark (Amy) Peters; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Verna Robinson. No services are scheduled at this time.