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Bridget Briel Obituary
Des Moines - Bridget Briel, 57, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Cremation will follow services.
Bridget was born June 20, 1962, in Des Moines, IA to Nelson and Mariann (Scalapino) Thornton, graduated from Winterset High School in 1980 and married Thomas Briel on September 22, 1990. She had worked at Principal for 32 years and most recently at St. Theresa's Day Care for nine years.
Bridget is survived by her husband, Thomas Briel, sons, Hunter and Charles Briel, all of Des Moines, and her parents, Nelson and Mariann (Scalapino) Thornton of Winterset.
The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, August 19, at Westover Funeral Home in Des Moines. Contributions may be made to the family for a memorial to be directed later. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.
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August 22, 2019
I worked with Bridget for years at Principal and always considered her a friend. Her sense of humor was incredible. I had seen her a few times since she left the company and we always talked about her boys and what they were doing - she was VERY proud of them. My thoughts are with you all.
Lynne Coyne
August 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss
Patti & John Machir
August 19, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bridgets passing. What a wonderful person , and neighbor she was ❤ Condolences to the Family .
Rosanna Foreman
August 19, 2019
Bridget was a lady full of joy and love of family. She was one of a kind. I worked with her at Principal. We would talk about our dogs alot. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all who loved her.
Bonnie Bertoldie
August 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Bridget. She was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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