Alan Franklin Briggs

Alan Franklin Briggs, 62, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away October 25,
2007 surrounded by his wife and all his children after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 22, 1945 in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from New England Conservatory in Boston with a Bachelors and Arizona State University with a Masters degree, both in Music. After graduating, he was employed with the Phoenix Symphony as a trumpet player for 24 years. He also taught private lessons both at home and at the PLACe Music Academy. During that time, he took watercolor painting classes. After leaving the symphony, he pursued his artwork, changing and expanding his media to include acrylics, encaustics and gourd work. He loved doing art shows throughout AZ, N.M. & NV. Alan had a great enthusiasm for life. He was constantly striving to learn a new skill or to better himself. He loved good music, good art and his family and friends. He will be immensely missed by his wife Sara, his mother Cynthia Briggs, daughters Lori Price (Garth), Melissa Brown (Shari), Heather Briggs (Jen) and Phuong Briggs, 3 grandchildren, Zachary, Jake and Paige and 1 future grandchild, Taylor, and his sister Pam Doss (Ron). A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 10 at 4pm at the Price residence at 330 W. Vista Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made either to Musician Enrichment Foundation PO Box 38118 Phoenix, AZ 85069 or a memorial account at Bank of America has been set up to help defray medical expenses. Please contact a family member for information.