Gerald Strong Briggs
June 25, 1935 - February 12, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) Strong Briggs, 82 passed away on February 12, 2018 at his home in Holladay, Utah. Born June 25, 1935 in Elko, Nevada, he was the son of Dale and Afton Briggs. He attended North Sevier High School in Salina, Utah where he excelled in student government, music and drama. He then graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Pharmacy. He married the love of his life, Frances Arlene Nation on January 29, 1959. They lived in Salina where they owned and operated Salina Drug Co. They shared 30 years of marriage together.
He contributed to and/or volunteered at various local aid organizations, enjoyed playing the piano, theater productions, music and cinema. He continued to further his education throughout his life learning Spanish and continuously reading. Gerald had a great wit and sense of humor.
He is survived by his daughter Jane Briggs; son Paul (Stacy) Briggs; grandsons Cody (Angie) Searle, Dillon Briggs, Dallas Briggs and Logan Briggs; great grandsons Wesley and Brendan Searle; siblings Melvin Briggs (Claudia), Elaine Rose (Mike) and Sharon Schneider (Siegfried) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances.
There will be an open house on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City, where family and friends can gather to remember Gerald.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to KUED Channel 7 at www.kued.org or by calling (801) 581-3064.
In Loving Memory
We would like to convey our condolences to the family of Gerald. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Darrel & Stacey Reid and Family
Stacey Reid
Gunnison, UT
Lost a good high school friend, now I feel bad I didn't keep in touch. Hope he will have a piano to play, and a place to dance upstairs. Love and prayers to his family. Peggy Mueller Smith
Peggy A Mueller Smith
SOUTH JORDAN, UT
Gerald and I became friends a couple of years ago. I really enjoyed our Sunday afternoon visits where we discussed and solved most world and personal problems, as well as the humorous side of religion. We addressed each other as brother. He was as quick witted as anyone I've known. I admired his compassionate nature, going about assisting his friends on a daily basis, without any fanfare, expecting no recognition. I felt privileged when he would call and ask me to help change his compression socks or replace a battery, of course only after he had struggled for over an hour to do it himself. I will miss him and feel honored to have him as a friend. I look forward to a hug and some good laughs when we see each other again.
Aubrey F Conner
Holladay, UT