?Lela Marjorie Briggs

October 5, 1928 – October 8, 2015

Lela Marjorie Briggs, an 87 year old resident of Sequim, Washington, passed away October 8, 2015 due to natural?????causes.

She was born to William and Bertha Barber October 5, 1928 in Idalia, Colorado.

She attended Central Business College in Denver, Colorado and went on to teach 5 grade levels in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Eastern Colorado.

She then married Frank Briggs in Raton, New Mexico on May 5, 1948 and became a spectacular homemaker.

In 1976 they moved to the Olympic Peninsula to build Lazy Acres Mobile Home Park. They then retired.

Lela was a fantastic bowler in her younger days and enjoyed cheering on her children and grandchildren at sporting events. She loved collecting dolls, quilting, crafting stained glass, spending time with family, and holding her grandbabies.

She was also a member of Church of Christ in Port Angeles, Washington.

She is survived by her children Randy, Sherre and Carney; her sister Luella; grandchildren Jeremy, Shaun, Tifany, Kyle, Molly, Brian, Landon and Carter; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Briggs and 8 siblings.

Memorial services will be held Friday, October 16, 2015, 1:00 p.m. at the Sequim Valley Chapel, 108 W. Alder St, Sequim. Burial will take place at Sequim View Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362.