Thomas A. Briggs III

BRIGGS-Thomas A. Briggs III, Mar. 20, 1929 - Sept. 29, 2010 Tom Briggs, 81, died peacefully at his home in Hacienda Heights on the morning of September 29, 2010, with his loving family around him. He suffered from a short, painful case of lung and liver cancer. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado to Sarah Beaton Briggs and Thomas A. Briggs, Jr. The family moved to Canon City where Tom played high school football , and twice made All State . He was awarded a football scholarship at the University of Denver where he attended classes for two years before entering the Marine Corps. After two years of service, he returned to University of Denver and obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree, with major emphasis on building industry and real estate. He was employed as Building Official for both Canon City and Aurora Colorado, then became Manager of Code Development for International Conference of Building Officials in Pasadena, being responsible for writing the Building Code for the protection of people and property. In 1960, while in Aurora, he married Margaret (Peggy) Briggs and they were blessed with two children, Melissa and Jeffrey. He became a Mason in 1994 and has been a strong supporter of their principles. After retirement, he loved to play golf, and spent many days on the course with his friends. Tom is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Melissa Ellis (Steve), granddaughter Amanda Heredia (Jason), great granddaughter Daylin, grandson Brian Ellis, his sister Catherine Brallier and many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey. Services will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 2161 S. Fullerton Road, Rowland Heights, on Tuesday, October 5 at 11:00 am. Donations in his honor may be made to the City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte.