David George Briggs, of Redmond, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
He was 71 years of age and was born July 3, 1943, in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, the son of George and Georgia Briggs. He was raised in New Braintree, Massachusetts, and attended school there.
His undergraduate work was accomplished at the University of Massachusetts followed by a master’s at Yale and a doctorate at the University of Washington.
David George Briggs
He was a highly respected professor at the University of Washington in the School of Forest Resources. Dave retired in 2011 as a professor of Operations Research and Forest Products, director of the Stand Management Cooperative, director of the Precision Forestry Cooperative and director of the UW site of the National Science Foundation’s Center for Advanced Forestry Systems.
Dave loved the outdoors and was an avid mountain climber. He also traveled to the far corners of the globe.
He had an affinity for animals. His small acreage sustained at different times llamas, a horse, chickens, geese, dogs and cats. He collected seashells and butterflies.
He will be sorely missed by his mother Georgia Briggs, his wife Anne Briggs, his son Jeremy Briggs, his stepdaughter Laura Shepard and other family and friends.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at The University of Washington Club on Sunday, Aug. 17, from 4-7 p.m., at 4020 E. Steven Way, Seattle (uofwashingtonclub.org).
The family suggests remembrances be donated to the American Alpine Club or Washington Trails Association.