Alice Eleanor (Anderson) Briske's Obituary
Alice Esther Eleanor (Anderson) Briske, 96, was born April 18, 1920 to Charles and Esther (Swanson) Anderson on the family homestead in Slope County, near New England, North Dakota. She passed away May 23, 2016 in Tacoma, Washington. Alice is survived by her husband Lawrence, her daughters, Carol (Jerry) Kiniry, Evelyn (John) Bredeson, Elaine (Richard) Mace, her sons, Dwight (JoAnn) Briske, Gary (Jane) Briske, David (Pam) Briske, 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, three brothers, several nieces and nephews, a daughter-in-law and a grandson. Alice attended a country school, graduated from New England High School and attended Dickinson College. She married Lawrence Briske in September 1940 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and they lived on the Briske homestead before moving into New England. In 1955 the family moved to Washington State. Alice and Lawrence celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2015.
Alice was a long time member of Lutheran Church of Christ the King in Tacoma, Washington. Alice was a homemaker, teacher's assistant, scout leader, Sunday School teacher and was involved in PTA, the SE Tacoma FISH food bank, Lutheran Church of Christ the King Altar Guild and quilters, women's Bible study and community events. She enjoyed Shakespearean plays, crossword puzzles, music and was an avid reader. She wrote many poems for her children about events in the family’s life. She loved baking, road trips, family gatherings, and helping and visiting with her children, grandchildren, relatives, neighbors and friends. Alice loved to play card games, Hand and Foot, Five Crowns, Farkel and others, she usually won, hence her sons and son-in-laws nicknamed her “Slick Al”. She loved attending any event her children or grandchildren were involved in: music, sports, academics, and programs.
Alice will be remembered for her faith in our Lord, kindness, thoughtfulness, gentleness, generosity and love towards others. She knew how to ride a horse, milk a cow, draw water from a well, butcher a chicken, separate cream, can and preserve, churn butter, plant a garden, plant and harvest wheat, and so much more. Alice loved God and family. She taught her children a sense of fair play, how to get along with others, how to stand up for themselves and resolve problems. She instilled in her children the importance of ‘family’ not only her own family but all others. Alice was a ‘'favorite’’ aunt, sister-in-law and friend, who extended her love to all.
The family sincerely thanks King’s Manor Senior Living Community and Heartwood Extended Health-Care for their wonderful, loving and excellent care of Alice. Our thanks to Mt. View Memorial Park for their assistance
and care, and to Rev. Peter Mohr, Pastor of Lutheran Church of Christ the King for his guidance, counsel, and time.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to Lutheran Church of Christ the King, 1710 85th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98445 for the In Memoriam Fund.
A memorial service will be held at Lutheran Church of Christ the King on Saturday, June 25th, at 12:00 Noon.
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