Anne Marie Briggs

Anne Marie Briggs (Legros) Age 102 of Shoreview, MN Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Gerald; son Phillip; parents Jean and Anna Legros; brother Jean; sister Paulette; grandchildren Leroy Daigle and Natalie Garvey. Survived by daughters Paulette (Dennis) LaGrow, Vivian Garvey, and Nadine (Johnnie) Miller; son John (Ann) Briggs; grandchildren Courtney (Matthew) Dressler, Chase, Miles and Colin Garvey, Theresa (Matthew) Edelman, Eric (Grety) Brix, Lindsey (Allen) Gregory, Holly and Daniel Briggs; great grandchildren Zander and Ashton Dressler, Finley Garvey, Amelie and Tomos Briggs, Aiden, Madelyn, Hailey, and Caleb Edelman, Incy and Ricardo Rojas Pina (Brix) and Chester Gregory; dear niece Lili and many cousins in Liege, Belgium; niece Jonell (Steve); nephew Alba (Nancy); and close friend Peggy. Born on July 10th, 1920 in Liege, Belgium Anne married US Army Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Briggs on June 1st, 1946. Anne subsequently emigrated to the US and soon became an American citizen, learning English by watching I Love Lucy. She lived life to its fullest, was devoted to family both here and abroad, as well as to her Catholic faith. Anne and Gerald raised their five children as bilingual in English and French. Ties to her Belgian family remained strong throughout her life. She loved to travel and to share her culture, especially through her language and cuisine. She was always in vogue, loved playing backgammon, decorating, and watching football - SKOL! Anne lived many years in St. Paul before moving to White Bear Lake then later to Scandia Shores Senior Living in Shoreview. Wherever she lived her home was always neatly arranged with many treasures from around the world. Anne also spent a great deal of time at the home of daughter Nadine and son in law Johnnie. Profound thanks are due to her daughters, Paulette, Vivian, Nadine, and close friend Peggy. Who, with their constant care and companionship, surrounded Anne with love and laughter during the past 6 years. Special tribute should be paid to St. Croix Hospice whose Nurses and Helpers supported the entire family with kind and loving care. Visitation Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 5-7PM and Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 10-11AM. Funeral service will begin at 11AM Wednesday. All events will be held at HHBP Funeral Home, 515 W Hwy 96, Shoreview, MN. Memorials preferred to Special Olympics MN. Livestream Available at https://youtu.be/r7BdIi3ElEY

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Anne Marie Briggs

July 10, 1920 - December 15, 2022

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Anne Marie Briggs

July 10, 1920 - December 15, 2022

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