Joyce L. Briggs

HOUSTON, MINN. - Joyce L. Briggs, 92, of Houston, died peacefully surrounded by her family and friends who loved her dearly on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at her daughter's home in LaCrescent, Minn. Joyce was born on August 20, 1914, in Stewartville, Minn. to Frank and Mary (Thompson) Fieck. She was raised in Stewartville, graduated from Stewartville High School and attended the Minnesota Business College in Minneapolis. Joyce worked in Rochester for the state and federal government. On August 5, 1939, she married Lyle Briggs in Stewartville. She lived in Rochester until 1940, when she moved to Houston, Minn. She worked at Security State Bank in Houston. Joyce was a member of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, and many other civic organizations. She loved to play bridge and social gatherings. She enjoyed people and loved to laugh. Joyce will always be remembered for her smile, her hearty laugh, her wonderful zest for life, and her unconditional love. She is survived by her husband Lyle; two daughters: Mary Kay Briggs of St. Paul, Minn., and Hollie Briggs of LaCrescent, Minn.; three grandchildren: Philip, Ryan, and Meredith Springstead. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Muriel Hoaglan, and one brother, Bob Fieck. The funeral service for Joyce will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel with the Rev. Susan Li officiating. Following the service her body will be cremated, with burial of her cremated body at Money Creek Cemetery in Money Creek, Minn. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel where there will be a 7:00 p.m. Eastern Star Service, and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Masonic Cancer Fund or to the Eastern Star. Please feel free to sign the online guest book or share a memory of Joyce with the family at www.hofffuneral.com