Marshall L. Briggs, 83, of Olympia died peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2006, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Marshall was born Oct. 1st, 1922, in Tacoma.
Marshall retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1977. He was the manager of the Port of Willapa Harbor for seven years and was very proud to be the Mayor of the city of Raymond for several years in the 1970's, 80's and early 90's. He was very active in the Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Lion's Club, and other service organizations who honored him several times as their Man of the year.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie; Marshall is also survived by his children, Marsha (Everett) Brown of Olympia, Randy (Linda) Briggs of Kelso, and Rick (Sandy) Briggs of Kent; seven grandchildren, Scott Brown, Lisa Vance, Clark Briggs, Aaron Briggs, Tyson Briggs, Travis Briggs; and Marisa Briggs; and the newest member in Marshall's family ia a great-grandson, Jacob Vance.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3: PM at Sticklin - Greenwood Memorial Park, 1822 Van Wormer in Centralia. Officiant Reverend Cecil Thompson, Pallbeares were Scott Brown, Tyson Briggs, Clark Briggs, Travis Briggs, Aaron Briggs, and Josh Vance. A celebration of life will be held in Raymond at a later date.
The family suggests donations be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, Wa, 98040 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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He was elected twice as Raymond's Mayor. He was known by "Mr. Raymond" was always around, making sure everything was going and just a great mayor"City's former longtime clerk-treasurer, Ron Hatfield, said this morning. Elected public service commissioner for the City of Raynmond, Briggs served 1968 until becoming mayor the first time in 1971. He was until resigning to become the Port manager in 1977.
"Nobody wanted him to (resign as mayor), but he felt it could be a conflict of interest because he felt he should be working for the Port now and not just the city". He retired from the Port in 1984 and was again elected mayor in 1987, serving from 1988 to 1992.
"The whole time he served, he had the city's best interests at heart," Hatfield said, adding that Briggs was a "can-do,will-do" kind of person.
He worked for the establishment of the Eight Street Park, the beginnings of the new Waterfront Park, the upgrading of Anderson Field and renovation of the Raymond Theater. His terms as mayor were also marked by significant improvements in the city's streets and sewer and drainage systems. Admirers say he worked tirelessly to bring new businesses to town, in addition to supporting existing businesses.
At the Port, Briggs wa instrumental in developing an industrial in developing an industrial park, and his efforts for both the city and the Port are credited with brining numerous jobs to the Twin Harbors.
Briggs worked for Pacific Northwest Bell from 1945 to 1977, managing the Rymond office, then working as a supervisor in Aberdeen. He had also been a lineman and technician.
He was the kind of man who would never ask someone to do something he wouldn't do himself. "If he asked you to go up the pole, he went up the pole with you".
No matter what the weather was "Dad hung the Christmas lights every year, and Dad took down the Christmas lights every year," said his son Rick.
Marshall retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1977. He was the manager of the Port of Willapa Harbor for seven years and was very proud to be the Mayor of the city of Raymond for several years in the 1970's, 80's and early 90's. He was very active in the Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Lion's Club, and other service organizations who honored him several times as their Man of the year.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie; Marshall is also survived by his children, Marsha (Everett) Brown of Olympia, Randy (Linda) Briggs of Kelso, and Rick (Sandy) Briggs of Kent; seven grandchildren, Scott Brown, Lisa Vance, Clark Briggs, Aaron Briggs, Tyson Briggs, Travis Briggs; and Marisa Briggs; and the newest member in Marshall's family ia a great-grandson, Jacob Vance.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3: PM at Sticklin - Greenwood Memorial Park, 1822 Van Wormer in Centralia. Officiant Reverend Cecil Thompson, Pallbeares were Scott Brown, Tyson Briggs, Clark Briggs, Travis Briggs, Aaron Briggs, and Josh Vance. A celebration of life will be held in Raymond at a later date.
The family suggests donations be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, Wa, 98040 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Some added information about Marshall L.
He was elected twice as Raymond's Mayor. He was known by "Mr. Raymond" was always around, making sure everything was going and just a great mayor"City's former longtime clerk-treasurer, Ron Hatfield, said this morning. Elected public service commissioner for the City of Raynmond, Briggs served 1968 until becoming mayor the first time in 1971. He was until resigning to become the Port manager in 1977.
"Nobody wanted him to (resign as mayor), but he felt it could be a conflict of interest because he felt he should be working for the Port now and not just the city". He retired from the Port in 1984 and was again elected mayor in 1987, serving from 1988 to 1992.
"The whole time he served, he had the city's best interests at heart," Hatfield said, adding that Briggs was a "can-do,will-do" kind of person.
He worked for the establishment of the Eight Street Park, the beginnings of the new Waterfront Park, the upgrading of Anderson Field and renovation of the Raymond Theater. His terms as mayor were also marked by significant improvements in the city's streets and sewer and drainage systems. Admirers say he worked tirelessly to bring new businesses to town, in addition to supporting existing businesses.
At the Port, Briggs wa instrumental in developing an industrial in developing an industrial park, and his efforts for both the city and the Port are credited with brining numerous jobs to the Twin Harbors.
Briggs worked for Pacific Northwest Bell from 1945 to 1977, managing the Rymond office, then working as a supervisor in Aberdeen. He had also been a lineman and technician.
He was the kind of man who would never ask someone to do something he wouldn't do himself. "If he asked you to go up the pole, he went up the pole with you".
No matter what the weather was "Dad hung the Christmas lights every year, and Dad took down the Christmas lights every year," said his son Rick.
Marshall L. Briggs, 83, of Olympia died peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2006, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Marshall was born Oct. 1st, 1922, in Tacoma.
Marshall retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1977. He was the manager of the Port of Willapa Harbor for seven years and was very proud to be the Mayor of the city of Raymond for several years in the 1970's, 80's and early 90's. He was very active in the Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Lion's Club, and other service organizations who honored him several times as their Man of the year.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie; Marshall is also survived by his children, Marsha (Everett) Brown of Olympia, Randy (Linda) Briggs of Kelso, and Rick (Sandy) Briggs of Kent; seven grandchildren, Scott Brown, Lisa Vance, Clark Briggs, Aaron Briggs, Tyson Briggs, Travis Briggs; and Marisa Briggs; and the newest member in Marshall's family ia a great-grandson, Jacob Vance.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3: PM at Sticklin - Greenwood Memorial Park, 1822 Van Wormer in Centralia. Officiant Reverend Cecil Thompson, Pallbeares were Scott Brown, Tyson Briggs, Clark Briggs, Travis Briggs, Aaron Briggs, and Josh Vance. A celebration of life will be held in Raymond at a later date.
The family suggests donations be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, Wa, 98040 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Some added information about Marshall L.
He was elected twice as Raymond's Mayor. He was known by "Mr. Raymond" was always around, making sure everything was going and just a great mayor"City's former longtime clerk-treasurer, Ron Hatfield, said this morning. Elected public service commissioner for the City of Raynmond, Briggs served 1968 until becoming mayor the first time in 1971. He was until resigning to become the Port manager in 1977.
"Nobody wanted him to (resign as mayor), but he felt it could be a conflict of interest because he felt he should be working for the Port now and not just the city". He retired from the Port in 1984 and was again elected mayor in 1987, serving from 1988 to 1992.
"The whole time he served, he had the city's best interests at heart," Hatfield said, adding that Briggs was a "can-do,will-do" kind of person.
He worked for the establishment of the Eight Street Park, the beginnings of the new Waterfront Park, the upgrading of Anderson Field and renovation of the Raymond Theater. His terms as mayor were also marked by significant improvements in the city's streets and sewer and drainage systems. Admirers say he worked tirelessly to bring new businesses to town, in addition to supporting existing businesses.
At the Port, Briggs wa instrumental in developing an industrial in developing an industrial park, and his efforts for both the city and the Port are credited with brining numerous jobs to the Twin Harbors.
Briggs worked for Pacific Northwest Bell from 1945 to 1977, managing the Rymond office, then working as a supervisor in Aberdeen. He had also been a lineman and technician.
He was the kind of man who would never ask someone to do something he wouldn't do himself. "If he asked you to go up the pole, he went up the pole with you".
No matter what the weather was "Dad hung the Christmas lights every year, and Dad took down the Christmas lights every year," said his son Rick.
Marshall retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in 1977. He was the manager of the Port of Willapa Harbor for seven years and was very proud to be the Mayor of the city of Raymond for several years in the 1970's, 80's and early 90's. He was very active in the Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Lion's Club, and other service organizations who honored him several times as their Man of the year.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie; Marshall is also survived by his children, Marsha (Everett) Brown of Olympia, Randy (Linda) Briggs of Kelso, and Rick (Sandy) Briggs of Kent; seven grandchildren, Scott Brown, Lisa Vance, Clark Briggs, Aaron Briggs, Tyson Briggs, Travis Briggs; and Marisa Briggs; and the newest member in Marshall's family ia a great-grandson, Jacob Vance.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3: PM at Sticklin - Greenwood Memorial Park, 1822 Van Wormer in Centralia. Officiant Reverend Cecil Thompson, Pallbeares were Scott Brown, Tyson Briggs, Clark Briggs, Travis Briggs, Aaron Briggs, and Josh Vance. A celebration of life will be held in Raymond at a later date.
The family suggests donations be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, Wa, 98040 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Some added information about Marshall L.
He was elected twice as Raymond's Mayor. He was known by "Mr. Raymond" was always around, making sure everything was going and just a great mayor"City's former longtime clerk-treasurer, Ron Hatfield, said this morning. Elected public service commissioner for the City of Raynmond, Briggs served 1968 until becoming mayor the first time in 1971. He was until resigning to become the Port manager in 1977.
"Nobody wanted him to (resign as mayor), but he felt it could be a conflict of interest because he felt he should be working for the Port now and not just the city". He retired from the Port in 1984 and was again elected mayor in 1987, serving from 1988 to 1992.
"The whole time he served, he had the city's best interests at heart," Hatfield said, adding that Briggs was a "can-do,will-do" kind of person.
He worked for the establishment of the Eight Street Park, the beginnings of the new Waterfront Park, the upgrading of Anderson Field and renovation of the Raymond Theater. His terms as mayor were also marked by significant improvements in the city's streets and sewer and drainage systems. Admirers say he worked tirelessly to bring new businesses to town, in addition to supporting existing businesses.
At the Port, Briggs wa instrumental in developing an industrial in developing an industrial park, and his efforts for both the city and the Port are credited with brining numerous jobs to the Twin Harbors.
Briggs worked for Pacific Northwest Bell from 1945 to 1977, managing the Rymond office, then working as a supervisor in Aberdeen. He had also been a lineman and technician.
He was the kind of man who would never ask someone to do something he wouldn't do himself. "If he asked you to go up the pole, he went up the pole with you".
No matter what the weather was "Dad hung the Christmas lights every year, and Dad took down the Christmas lights every year," said his son Rick.
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