Our loving husband, son, brother, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend, John Calvin Briggs age 67 passed away December 19, 2018 peacefully in his sleep. He was born September 26, 1951 to Calvin and Ruby Hendriksen Briggs. John was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Highland High School. He served in the US Army before serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to the London, England East Mission.
He married Carol Lynn Gurr on November 15, 1974 in the Salt Lake Temple, together they raised 5 children. He loved his kids and grandkids and attended countless sporting events, musical performances and anything else in need of a cheering fan. His family meant everything to him.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he had a great testimony of the gospel. He was an active and participating member holding many positions. He was an expert at finding signed church books and paintings and other treasures at D.I. and was very proud of his collection.
John will be remembered for his indomitable will, being a fount of talent and knowledge, his boundless love for family and friends, and a now-missed constant presence in the hundreds of lives he was part of. As well as his strong leadership and business sense which helped them build and grow the thriving rental management company R.E.N.T., where his legacy will continue through his son, David.
He is preceded in death by his father Calvin and his daughters, MaryAnn Mangum and Jennifer Briggs. Those who survive him are his wife Carol; mother Ruby; brother Mike (Paula); sisters Judy (Duane) Nebeker, Karen (Pat) Robinson; sons John (Chari), David (Jill), and Brian (Kimberly), 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 13th Ward located at 6300 South 700 West, in Murray. A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens. For more information see www.afcfuneralhome.com
Susan Barnes (Plouzek)
John was a good neighbor and friend. When we were in high school, our families went to Bryce Canyon at Easter time with other families. It seemed like their wasn't much to do for our age group. Our senior year, John and I met on a large rock; we watched the sun rise and talked for hours. John was passionate about his ideals.Candy Wilson (Probert)
John was a wonderful friend to me. I enjoyed seeing him just a month before he passed. It was fun talking ab't our lives, our kids, and reminiscing ab't school. I was shocked to hear he had been called home. RIP my dear friend. I'll miss seeing you at the reunion... Candy