Kenneth Gene Briggs, 68, of Lyman, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. His memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Tom Youngquist officiating. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Ken’s honor be made in care of his family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ken’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Ken was born December 11th, 1955, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to parents Everett & Helen Briggs. Ken attended Huntley Schools until the early 70’s, then attended and graduated high school in Lyman, Nebraska in 1974. He Attended Chadron State College. Ken married Susan Kay Hubbard in 1975, and to this union their children were born. Zachary, Tara and Heath. Ken was an avid sports fan. He loved the Chicago Bears, Wyoming Cowboys, Boston Celtics, Saint Louis Cardinals, and of course the Nebraska Huskers.
Ken loved coaching baseball, which he had done for over 20 years, for which he put his heart into every practice and game. Ken loved his players like he did his own kids. He worked for Union Pacific as a railroad conductor until he became disabled.
Ken loved music, his friends and family with his whole heart. Ken is survived by his wife Sue Briggs of Lyman, Nebraska of 48 years, sister Renay Peterson (Doug) of Delaware and children Zach Briggs (Amy) of Mitchell Nebraska, Tara Grizzle (Levi) of Torrington, Wyoming, and Heath Briggs (Theresa) of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Grandchildren; Peyton (Taylor), Kaylor (Derek), Brooklyn, Marlee, Kaysen, Klase, Ryleigh, Tony and Everett along with great grandchildren Cash and Colt. Ken also had many other cherished family members and friends.
Ken is proceeded in death by his parents Everett and Helen Briggs, many loved aunts and uncles, grandparents, and great grandparents. Ken will be greatly missed by all who knew him.