Calvin Briggs

Calvin Briggs "Loving Husband and Father" Our loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend,Calvin Briggs, passed away in the loving arms of his wife, surrounded by his family Jan 1, 2009. Born Aug 5, 1923 to Fred G. and Eva Peterson Briggs. Cal graduated from West High then joined the Navy and served on the USS Samaritan hospital ship as a medic, serving in the South Pacific including Iwo Jima and Pearl Harbor. His ship was attached to the Marines which were the first to deploy in World War II. Cal married the love of his life Ruby H. Briggs on Oct 11, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. He graduated from Rocky Mtn School of Photography and Photo Tech Institute. He owned several photography businesses, worked for Hercules as a technical photographer and for UDOT as chief of cinematography until his retirement during which time he taught photography at the SL Community College. Many of his photographs are displayed in visitor centers across the state. He loved to take his family on vacations to remote areas of Utah to explore and hunt for arrow heads and Indian petroglyphs. The grandkids remember many Easter trips to the Arches National Park where Grandpa could teach them many things. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he held many positions, including the bishopric and 15 years of scouting among other callings. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Luana, his brother Wayne, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Briggs. Those who survive him are his loving wife of 59 years Ruby; sister Pat Miller; sons John (Carol), Mike (Paula); daughters Judy (Duane) Nebeker, Karen (Pat) Robinson; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., January 10, 2009 at the Grandview Ward located at 2930 S. 2000 E. A viewing will be held on Fri. from 6-8 p.m. at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S.