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Dr Brian Earl Briggs

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Birth	:	22 Nov 1929 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 2013 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2238998, -101.2866974
Description	:	Dr. Brian Briggs, 83, Minot, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in a Minot hospital. Brian Earl Briggs was born Nov. 22, 1929, in Minot, to Aaron and Pearl (Nicodemus) Briggs. He was reared and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1947. He continued his education at Jamestown College for one year before enrolling at the University of Minnesota where he received a bachelor of arts cum laude, bachelor of science and medical doctor degrees in 1953 and 1954. He served a medical internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., in 1954-1955. Dr. Briggs married Constance... Read More	Dr. Brian Briggs, 83, Minot, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in a Minot hospital. Brian Earl Briggs was born Nov. 22, 1929, in Minot, to Aaron and Pearl (Nicodemus) Briggs. He was reared and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1947. He continued his education at Jamestown College for one year before enrolling at the University of Minnesota where he received a bachelor of arts cum laude, bachelor of science and medical doctor degrees in 1953 and 1954. He served a medical internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., in 1954-1955. Dr. Briggs married Constance La Vone Rose Greenhalgh on April 22, 1956, at First Presbyterian Church in Minot. They made their home in Velva where Brian was affiliated with the Velva Medical Center. He served as a medical doctor with the Navy from 1956 until 1958. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Velva where he practiced until 1959 when he became affiliated with the Great Plains Clinic in Minot. Dr. Briggs became a solo practitioner in 1961 with affiliations at Trinity Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital until 1978. Dr. Briggs served on staff at St. Joseph's Hospital as secretary for two years, vice president for one year, and chief of staff for three years. For a short time in 1978 he maintained his home in Minot while commuting to Zion, Ill., where he practiced at the American International Clinic and Hospital. Then, he commuted to Minneapolis where he was affiliated with the Health and Wellness Center until 1982. He returned to solo practice in Minot in 1982 and specialized in preventive medicine until November 2011. Dr. Briggs was a member of the following medical societies: NW District Medical Society, ND Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Practice and Medical Preventics, International Academy of Metabology, American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Academy of Orthomolecular Psychiatry, International Academy of Preventive Medicine, Christian Medical Foundation, AZ Homeopathic and Integrative Medicine Association, Great Lakes College of Clinical Medicine, International Foundation for Homeopathy, American Naturopathic Medical Association and American Association of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Briggs was active in the following organizations: Blue Cross Blue Shield board member, medical director of the Chemical Dependency Unit and Americana Nursing Home, clinical professor at UND, MSU medical physician, medical consultant for Vocational Rehabilitation of ND. He served as president of the Minot School for the Mentally Handicapped, North Central Health Association, Northwest Halfway House Association and Sertoma Club. He was a director for the Chamber Chorale, Red Cross, Mental Health Board for Ward County and Great Lakes College of Clinical Medicine, coroner for Ward County, trustee and elder for First Presbyterian Church, Medical Advisory Board, member for the American Institute of Cancer Research, elder for the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Minot and medical advisory board member for the International Academy of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine. Dr. Briggs loved golf and music. He delighted in singing duets with his wife, Connie, and singing with the Minot Chamber Chorale. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. His loving family includes: his wife of 56 years, Constance "Connie"; children, Tommie Briggs, of New Mexico, Diane (Jeff) Friesen, of Okotoks, Alberta, Paul (Janice) Briggs, of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren, Brian Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Rebecca (Nick) Hueth, Gretchen (Robert) Kahsen, Ian (Doni) Briggs, Paige Briggs, Wade (Raechel) Friesen, Stephanie Friesen, Justus Friesen, Luke Briggs, David Briggs, Jazz Briggs; great-grandchildren, Elliot Briggs, Gavin Ulland, Brynna Ulland, Burke Friesen; sisters-in-law, Yolanda Briggs and Tina Briggs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Dr. Briggs was preceded in death by: his parents, Aaron and Pearl Briggs; brothers, Aaron and John Michael "Mickey" (Yolanda); grandson, Weston Briggs; and daughter, Lorene Ulland. Celebration of the Life of Dr. Brian Briggs: Monday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church, Minot. Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. Visitation: Today, Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

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Dr Brian Earl Briggs's memorial is located at: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did Dr Brian Earl Briggs death?
Dr Brian Earl Briggs death on 9 Jan 2013 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.2238998
Longitude: -101.2866974

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Constance La Vone Rose “Connie” Greenhalgh Briggs

(1926 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

2. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

3. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

4. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

5. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

6. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

7. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

8. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

9. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

10. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

12. Saron Lutheran Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0943985, -101.3181000

13. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

14. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

15. Whitaker Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1285324, -101.1252213

16. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

17. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Willis Cemetery
Sawyer, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0740000, -101.2088900

20. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

21. Kittleson Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1699240, -101.0572670

22. McChesney Family Cemetery
Logan, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1537190, -101.0558510

23. Rose Valley Cemetery
South Prairie, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0527000, -101.3554993

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031