Dr. Brian Briggs, 83, Minot, died on Wednesday January 9, 2013 in a Minot hospital.

Brian Earl Briggs was born on November 22, 1929 in Minot, ND 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, MN in 1954-1955.

Dr. Briggs married Constance La Vone Rose Greenhalgh on April 22, 1956 at the 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 U.S. 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. During that time Dr. Briggs served on staff at St. Joseph's Hospital as Secretary for 2 years, Vice-President for 1 year, and President of Staff for 3 years. For a short time in 1978 he maintained his home in Minot while commuting to Zion, Illinois where he practiced at the American International Clinic and Hospital. He next spent time commuting 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.

Dr. Briggs loving family includes his wife of 56 years Constance "Connie"; children: Tommie Briggs of New Mexico; Mike Ulland of Big Fork, MT; Diane (Jeff) Friesen of Okotoks, Alberta; Paul (Janice) Briggs of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandchildren: Brian Briggs, Kevin Briggs, Rebecca (Nick) Hueth, Gretchen (Robert) Kahsen, Ian (Doni) Ulland, Paige Ulland, 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; 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, January 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park
Visitation: Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home,Minot.