F. Norman Briggs

BRIGGS, F. Norman, passed away August 7, 2009 in Stockton, Calif., following a long battle with cancer. He was 85. Born in Davis, Calif., he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, receiving an A.B., M.S., and Ph.D., completing his studies in 1952. Dr. Briggs held academic positions at Harvard, Tufts, University of Pittsburgh, and VCU. At VCU, he chaired the Department of Physiology from 1971 to 1985. Following his resignation of the chairmanship, he elected to continue his work and stay on as a Distinguished Professor. While living in Richmond, he and his wife enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake and playing tennis at the Westwood Racquet Club. Following his retirement from VCU in 2000, Dr. Briggs and his wife spent time living in Kilmarnock, Va., where they enjoyed sailing and learning to golf. Dr. Briggs is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ozell Briggs of Stockton, Calif.; his brother, his daughter, two grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. A memorial service was held Friday, August 14, in Stockton, Calif. Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to Keep Tahoe Blue.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.