Patricia Briggs, 70, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at St Catherine
Hospital in Garden City. She was born on August 17, 1951, at Garden City
the daughter of Peter William & Rose Mary (Brungardt) Burgardt.
She married Steven W. Briggs on February 1, 1975, at Garden City.
Patricia graduated from Garden City High School and entered the Convent
in Great Bend for a short time. She received her Bachelors of Arts from
Fort Hays State University and later a degree in Theology through
Newman University. She moved back to Garden City and went to work at
the Dillons Bakery. Later working at Garst Seed Company and then became
the Secretary at Sellers Tractor Company.
Patricia was a member of St Mary Catholic Church where she was active in
the Daughters of Isabella and helped on funeral dinners for many years.
She also was part of the International Festival and a 4-H Leader. She
enjoyed arts, crafts, crossword puzzles and traveling with her family.
She had obtained her CDL license so she could drive the truck with her
husband. Her biggest joy was being part of her Grandchildren’s lives
and being part of their activities.
She is survived by her Husband- Steven Briggs, 2 Daughters- Colette Hunt
of Wichita (Ryan) and Christy Briggs of Scott City (Jason Majors),
Brother- Michael Burgardt of Tacoma, Washington, Sister- Coleen Harrison
of Logan, Utah and 4 Grandchildren, Laren & Madelynn Hunt and
Aleczander & Kairae Berry. She was preceded in death by her
Parents, Brother- David Burgardt and 2 Sisters- Janet Linenberger and
Laurie Gerber.
Vigil Service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM
Friday both at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev Jacob Schneider as
Celebrant. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Garnand Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to D of I in care of Garnand Funeral Home.
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com