Constance 'Connie' LaVone Rose Briggs , 92, Minot, joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Mohall, where she stayed at the Good Samaritan.

Connie was born August 22, 1926, in Minot, ND to Walter H. and Rose (Brockel) Greenhalgh. She was raised in Minot, graduated from Minot High School in 1944, and went on to study Music at what is now Minot State University.

As a young adult she was employed as an office professional for a local attorney, Cal Waldron, for a number of years.

Connie was united in marriage to Dr. Brian E. Briggs on April 22, 1956 at First Presbyterian Church in Minot.  They made their home in Velva until moving to Long Beach, California while Dr. Briggs completed his military service in the US Navy.  They returned to Velva and his medical practice until moving to their life-long home in Minot in 1966.

Connie provided a loving home for their four children.

Music was a staple in her life. Connie taught piano and voice lessons from their home for many years. Connie and Brian sang in church choirs, sharing their love through music at special events like weddings and funerals, sang with the Minot Chamber Chorale, and performed in various productions with the Minot State University Theater. Connie had a lead role in the King and I.

Besides cooking, sewing and gardening, Connie enjoyed golfing with Brian. They would be at the Minot Country Club whenever they could.

Connie became Brian's strongest supporter in his medical wellness practice in their home as his office manager. She was a strong catalyst for so many patients transitioning from patient to friend.

Connie held memberships at First Presbyterian Church, Calvary Alliance and Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, all of Minot, where she was active in the music ministry for many years.

Connie is survived by her four 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 (Guy) Prince, Justus Friesen, Luke Briggs, Levi Briggs, Jazz Briggs; great grandchildren, Elliot Briggs, Gavin Ulland, Brynna Ulland, Burke, Jake and Vonn Friesen and Everett and Kyrie Prince; niece, Karen (Duane) Ehrens and a great niece, Emily Ehrens.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Lorene Ulland; husband; Dr. Brian E. Briggs;
sister, Beverly Hemstad; and nephew, Kris Hemstad.

Celebration of Life Service:  11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Minot.
Interment:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Minot Chamber Chorale, The Minot Symphony Orchestra, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, as you choose.

Constance Briggs Flower Pictures