Benjamin Briggs

of Woodbury, Minnesota

Peacefully passed away on July 7th. A memorial celebration in his honor was held at Powers Lake Park, Woodbury on Saturday, July 12th. Final arrangements were handled by Wulff Funeral Home. Ben was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Ward and Peggy Briggs on October 6th, 1977. He went to high school at Woodbury High School and furthered his education at Phoenix University. He worked in various positions for a number of years while pursuing his interests in music and the arts. He enjoyed comedy, reading, film, cooking, and making music. His beloved dog, Lucy could be found always at his side. Family was most important to him. Benjamin is preceded in death by his maternal Grandparents, Jim and Gladys Rutherford, paternal Grandfather, Lee Briggs, and Uncle Ron Briggs. Ben is survived by his Grandmother, Lois Briggs, Phoenix, Father, Ward Briggs, Woodbury, Mother, Peggy Rutherford-Yoder, Step-Father, Sherwood Yoder, Brother, Graham Briggs, Phoenix, Sisters, Jennifer Bortel, and Bethany Briggs both of Minneapolis. Nieces, Tatum, Macey, and Annika Bortel of Minneapolis, Niece, Kathryn Briggs of Phoenix, Uncle Gary Briggs and Aunt Lori and Dave Francis, Phoenix, Uncle Gary and Aunt JoAnne Rutherford, Minneapolis, Uncle Charles and Aunt Susan Rutherford, Minneapolis, Aunt Diane and Uncle Jim Weaver, Billings, and Aunt Pamela and Uncle Jim Wiedmann, Phoenix. Cousins, Nathan Rutherford, Sara Rutherford, James Rutherford, Anne Jeffries, Jodi Jackson, Matt Wiedmann, Jake Wiedmann, Brianna Fordahl, Charles Rutherford II, and Lindsey Rutherford, Jodi Francis, Drew Francis, Michael Briggs, Aaron Briggs, and Troy Briggs.

Condolences may be sent to The Rutherford-Briggs Family at 779 Bielenberg Dr., #107-153, Woodbury, MN 55125.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the immediate family for their support and on-going prayers. Ben’s life has affected all those he touched with his humor, compassion, counsel, and strength in the face of many life challenges. We will miss his magnanimous personality and famous barbeque ribs.