Son of Loran David and Rachel Jane Winegar Briggs.
Husband of Ruth Gordon Briggs.
Services Held for
Gen. Loran Briggs
Brig. General Loran Dale Briggs, a Bountiful native, was buried Wednesday in the Bountiful Memorial Park with full military honors. Col. Edward F. Hubbard, Hill Air Force Base Commander, led in the gun salute and bugle taps at the cemetery. Immediately following, a fly-by of four F86L jet fighters of the Utah Air National Guard furnished a dramatic conclusion to the graveside rites.
Pall bearers, all Master Sergeants who had worked with General Briggs, included Fitz Chalmers, Walter Arsenault, Emery Lepine, Charles Lumen, Henry Lund, and James Oden.
Among the honorary pallbearers was Brig. Gen. Robert Miller, commander of the Air Division, Travis Air Force Base, Cal. Colonel Tate, also an honorary pall bearer, had worked with Gen. Briggs for 13 years and he flew from London, England to be in attendance.
A Guard of Honor presided at the viewing Tuesday evening and again Wednesday prior to the services. Prayer at the mortuary was given by Max Jones, a brother-in-law.
Bishop David F. Briggs of the Bountiful Thirteenth Ward, a cousin, conducted the services at the Bountiful First Ward Chapel. Prelude music, "Tranquility", was played by Mrs. Ila Reid and Horace P. Beesley, accompanied by Mrs. Fern Sessions.
Following the invocation by William Winegar, Jr., Bishop Briggs told of growing up with Loran, and of their boyhood fun together.
A quartet, Bob, Gordon, Martin, and Larry Keddington, sang "Let Thy Holy Presence", after which Bishop Clark Bowen spoke. An uncle of Mrs. Briggs, he stressed the sacrifice her people had made in coming to Utah for their religion.
Leonard Winegar, an uncle of the General, told of his family life, of the lift people always received from being with Loran. He noted the leadership qualities that were apparent at an early age in General Briggs.
Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley then rendered a musical selection, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Major Leon Hales, president of the Rapid City, South Dakota, LDS Branch, spoke of General Briggs as a great leader, a man dedicated to service. He emphasized the graciousness with which he worked with people, and of the strengthening influence he had on his men.
Patriarch T. Amby Briggs expressed the appreciation of the family for the many acts of kindness extended to them upon the death of his nephew. He spoke of the general's ability to work with people, and of the fine heritage that was his.
The Keddington brothers followed with the song, "Abide With Me". Bishop Grant Briggs offered the benediction.
Postlude music, "The Soldier's Farewell", was played by Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley.
An uncle, Archie Briggs, dedicated the grave.
General Briggs was born Dec. 12, 1917 to Loran D. and Jane Winegar Briggs. Orphaned at the age of 16 months, he was raised by an uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Will Stephen on Eighth East.
Upon graduating from Utah State University in 1939, he was one of two students from the college selected for commission in the field artillery.
He later transferred to the Army Air Corps and took flying training during World War II. He was made a lieutenant colonel at the early age of 26 years.
Elevated to the rank of general a year ago, he was commander of the 81st Air Division, a unit of the Strategic Air Command at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, at the time of his death.
He died Friday, Feb. 19th in an Ellsworth hospital.
In 1957 he was awarded an oak leaf cluster to the Legion of Merit. In 1958 he piloted the Air Force Base first SAC intercontinental B52 jet bomber to land at Hill Air Force Base.
He married Ruth Gordon of Bountiful, March 24, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters and a son, Dale Ann, Janie, and Gordon Earl; a brother, James Briggs of Los Angeles; his foster father, Will Stephen, and a cousin with whom he was raised Captain Karl Stephen.
Here from long distances for the services were his brother, Jim of Los Angeles, his cousin Karl Stephen and foster father Will Stephen of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and many relatives and friends from Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
Mrs. Briggs and her family have stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bonner in Salt Lake during their time in Utah. They plan to make their home in Riverside, Cal. where they were stationed for some time.
(Davis County Clipper 2-26-1960)
Husband of Ruth Gordon Briggs.
Services Held for
Gen. Loran Briggs
Brig. General Loran Dale Briggs, a Bountiful native, was buried Wednesday in the Bountiful Memorial Park with full military honors. Col. Edward F. Hubbard, Hill Air Force Base Commander, led in the gun salute and bugle taps at the cemetery. Immediately following, a fly-by of four F86L jet fighters of the Utah Air National Guard furnished a dramatic conclusion to the graveside rites.
Pall bearers, all Master Sergeants who had worked with General Briggs, included Fitz Chalmers, Walter Arsenault, Emery Lepine, Charles Lumen, Henry Lund, and James Oden.
Among the honorary pallbearers was Brig. Gen. Robert Miller, commander of the Air Division, Travis Air Force Base, Cal. Colonel Tate, also an honorary pall bearer, had worked with Gen. Briggs for 13 years and he flew from London, England to be in attendance.
A Guard of Honor presided at the viewing Tuesday evening and again Wednesday prior to the services. Prayer at the mortuary was given by Max Jones, a brother-in-law.
Bishop David F. Briggs of the Bountiful Thirteenth Ward, a cousin, conducted the services at the Bountiful First Ward Chapel. Prelude music, "Tranquility", was played by Mrs. Ila Reid and Horace P. Beesley, accompanied by Mrs. Fern Sessions.
Following the invocation by William Winegar, Jr., Bishop Briggs told of growing up with Loran, and of their boyhood fun together.
A quartet, Bob, Gordon, Martin, and Larry Keddington, sang "Let Thy Holy Presence", after which Bishop Clark Bowen spoke. An uncle of Mrs. Briggs, he stressed the sacrifice her people had made in coming to Utah for their religion.
Leonard Winegar, an uncle of the General, told of his family life, of the lift people always received from being with Loran. He noted the leadership qualities that were apparent at an early age in General Briggs.
Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley then rendered a musical selection, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Major Leon Hales, president of the Rapid City, South Dakota, LDS Branch, spoke of General Briggs as a great leader, a man dedicated to service. He emphasized the graciousness with which he worked with people, and of the strengthening influence he had on his men.
Patriarch T. Amby Briggs expressed the appreciation of the family for the many acts of kindness extended to them upon the death of his nephew. He spoke of the general's ability to work with people, and of the fine heritage that was his.
The Keddington brothers followed with the song, "Abide With Me". Bishop Grant Briggs offered the benediction.
Postlude music, "The Soldier's Farewell", was played by Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley.
An uncle, Archie Briggs, dedicated the grave.
General Briggs was born Dec. 12, 1917 to Loran D. and Jane Winegar Briggs. Orphaned at the age of 16 months, he was raised by an uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Will Stephen on Eighth East.
Upon graduating from Utah State University in 1939, he was one of two students from the college selected for commission in the field artillery.
He later transferred to the Army Air Corps and took flying training during World War II. He was made a lieutenant colonel at the early age of 26 years.
Elevated to the rank of general a year ago, he was commander of the 81st Air Division, a unit of the Strategic Air Command at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, at the time of his death.
He died Friday, Feb. 19th in an Ellsworth hospital.
In 1957 he was awarded an oak leaf cluster to the Legion of Merit. In 1958 he piloted the Air Force Base first SAC intercontinental B52 jet bomber to land at Hill Air Force Base.
He married Ruth Gordon of Bountiful, March 24, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters and a son, Dale Ann, Janie, and Gordon Earl; a brother, James Briggs of Los Angeles; his foster father, Will Stephen, and a cousin with whom he was raised Captain Karl Stephen.
Here from long distances for the services were his brother, Jim of Los Angeles, his cousin Karl Stephen and foster father Will Stephen of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and many relatives and friends from Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
Mrs. Briggs and her family have stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bonner in Salt Lake during their time in Utah. They plan to make their home in Riverside, Cal. where they were stationed for some time.
(Davis County Clipper 2-26-1960)
Son of Loran David and Rachel Jane Winegar Briggs.
Husband of Ruth Gordon Briggs.
Services Held for
Gen. Loran Briggs
Brig. General Loran Dale Briggs, a Bountiful native, was buried Wednesday in the Bountiful Memorial Park with full military honors. Col. Edward F. Hubbard, Hill Air Force Base Commander, led in the gun salute and bugle taps at the cemetery. Immediately following, a fly-by of four F86L jet fighters of the Utah Air National Guard furnished a dramatic conclusion to the graveside rites.
Pall bearers, all Master Sergeants who had worked with General Briggs, included Fitz Chalmers, Walter Arsenault, Emery Lepine, Charles Lumen, Henry Lund, and James Oden.
Among the honorary pallbearers was Brig. Gen. Robert Miller, commander of the Air Division, Travis Air Force Base, Cal. Colonel Tate, also an honorary pall bearer, had worked with Gen. Briggs for 13 years and he flew from London, England to be in attendance.
A Guard of Honor presided at the viewing Tuesday evening and again Wednesday prior to the services. Prayer at the mortuary was given by Max Jones, a brother-in-law.
Bishop David F. Briggs of the Bountiful Thirteenth Ward, a cousin, conducted the services at the Bountiful First Ward Chapel. Prelude music, "Tranquility", was played by Mrs. Ila Reid and Horace P. Beesley, accompanied by Mrs. Fern Sessions.
Following the invocation by William Winegar, Jr., Bishop Briggs told of growing up with Loran, and of their boyhood fun together.
A quartet, Bob, Gordon, Martin, and Larry Keddington, sang "Let Thy Holy Presence", after which Bishop Clark Bowen spoke. An uncle of Mrs. Briggs, he stressed the sacrifice her people had made in coming to Utah for their religion.
Leonard Winegar, an uncle of the General, told of his family life, of the lift people always received from being with Loran. He noted the leadership qualities that were apparent at an early age in General Briggs.
Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley then rendered a musical selection, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Major Leon Hales, president of the Rapid City, South Dakota, LDS Branch, spoke of General Briggs as a great leader, a man dedicated to service. He emphasized the graciousness with which he worked with people, and of the strengthening influence he had on his men.
Patriarch T. Amby Briggs expressed the appreciation of the family for the many acts of kindness extended to them upon the death of his nephew. He spoke of the general's ability to work with people, and of the fine heritage that was his.
The Keddington brothers followed with the song, "Abide With Me". Bishop Grant Briggs offered the benediction.
Postlude music, "The Soldier's Farewell", was played by Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley.
An uncle, Archie Briggs, dedicated the grave.
General Briggs was born Dec. 12, 1917 to Loran D. and Jane Winegar Briggs. Orphaned at the age of 16 months, he was raised by an uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Will Stephen on Eighth East.
Upon graduating from Utah State University in 1939, he was one of two students from the college selected for commission in the field artillery.
He later transferred to the Army Air Corps and took flying training during World War II. He was made a lieutenant colonel at the early age of 26 years.
Elevated to the rank of general a year ago, he was commander of the 81st Air Division, a unit of the Strategic Air Command at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, at the time of his death.
He died Friday, Feb. 19th in an Ellsworth hospital.
In 1957 he was awarded an oak leaf cluster to the Legion of Merit. In 1958 he piloted the Air Force Base first SAC intercontinental B52 jet bomber to land at Hill Air Force Base.
He married Ruth Gordon of Bountiful, March 24, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters and a son, Dale Ann, Janie, and Gordon Earl; a brother, James Briggs of Los Angeles; his foster father, Will Stephen, and a cousin with whom he was raised Captain Karl Stephen.
Here from long distances for the services were his brother, Jim of Los Angeles, his cousin Karl Stephen and foster father Will Stephen of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and many relatives and friends from Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
Mrs. Briggs and her family have stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bonner in Salt Lake during their time in Utah. They plan to make their home in Riverside, Cal. where they were stationed for some time.
(Davis County Clipper 2-26-1960)
Husband of Ruth Gordon Briggs.
Services Held for
Gen. Loran Briggs
Brig. General Loran Dale Briggs, a Bountiful native, was buried Wednesday in the Bountiful Memorial Park with full military honors. Col. Edward F. Hubbard, Hill Air Force Base Commander, led in the gun salute and bugle taps at the cemetery. Immediately following, a fly-by of four F86L jet fighters of the Utah Air National Guard furnished a dramatic conclusion to the graveside rites.
Pall bearers, all Master Sergeants who had worked with General Briggs, included Fitz Chalmers, Walter Arsenault, Emery Lepine, Charles Lumen, Henry Lund, and James Oden.
Among the honorary pallbearers was Brig. Gen. Robert Miller, commander of the Air Division, Travis Air Force Base, Cal. Colonel Tate, also an honorary pall bearer, had worked with Gen. Briggs for 13 years and he flew from London, England to be in attendance.
A Guard of Honor presided at the viewing Tuesday evening and again Wednesday prior to the services. Prayer at the mortuary was given by Max Jones, a brother-in-law.
Bishop David F. Briggs of the Bountiful Thirteenth Ward, a cousin, conducted the services at the Bountiful First Ward Chapel. Prelude music, "Tranquility", was played by Mrs. Ila Reid and Horace P. Beesley, accompanied by Mrs. Fern Sessions.
Following the invocation by William Winegar, Jr., Bishop Briggs told of growing up with Loran, and of their boyhood fun together.
A quartet, Bob, Gordon, Martin, and Larry Keddington, sang "Let Thy Holy Presence", after which Bishop Clark Bowen spoke. An uncle of Mrs. Briggs, he stressed the sacrifice her people had made in coming to Utah for their religion.
Leonard Winegar, an uncle of the General, told of his family life, of the lift people always received from being with Loran. He noted the leadership qualities that were apparent at an early age in General Briggs.
Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley then rendered a musical selection, "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Major Leon Hales, president of the Rapid City, South Dakota, LDS Branch, spoke of General Briggs as a great leader, a man dedicated to service. He emphasized the graciousness with which he worked with people, and of the strengthening influence he had on his men.
Patriarch T. Amby Briggs expressed the appreciation of the family for the many acts of kindness extended to them upon the death of his nephew. He spoke of the general's ability to work with people, and of the fine heritage that was his.
The Keddington brothers followed with the song, "Abide With Me". Bishop Grant Briggs offered the benediction.
Postlude music, "The Soldier's Farewell", was played by Mrs. Reid and Mr. Beesley.
An uncle, Archie Briggs, dedicated the grave.
General Briggs was born Dec. 12, 1917 to Loran D. and Jane Winegar Briggs. Orphaned at the age of 16 months, he was raised by an uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Will Stephen on Eighth East.
Upon graduating from Utah State University in 1939, he was one of two students from the college selected for commission in the field artillery.
He later transferred to the Army Air Corps and took flying training during World War II. He was made a lieutenant colonel at the early age of 26 years.
Elevated to the rank of general a year ago, he was commander of the 81st Air Division, a unit of the Strategic Air Command at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, at the time of his death.
He died Friday, Feb. 19th in an Ellsworth hospital.
In 1957 he was awarded an oak leaf cluster to the Legion of Merit. In 1958 he piloted the Air Force Base first SAC intercontinental B52 jet bomber to land at Hill Air Force Base.
He married Ruth Gordon of Bountiful, March 24, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters and a son, Dale Ann, Janie, and Gordon Earl; a brother, James Briggs of Los Angeles; his foster father, Will Stephen, and a cousin with whom he was raised Captain Karl Stephen.
Here from long distances for the services were his brother, Jim of Los Angeles, his cousin Karl Stephen and foster father Will Stephen of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and many relatives and friends from Utah, Idaho, and Oregon.
Mrs. Briggs and her family have stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bonner in Salt Lake during their time in Utah. They plan to make their home in Riverside, Cal. where they were stationed for some time.
(Davis County Clipper 2-26-1960)
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