Charles Stanley Briggs Charles Stanley Briggs was born in Plaquemine, La. on Nov 4th, 1920, the last child of five to Edith Dozier Briggs and Louis Wilburn Briggs. Stan was a kind and generous soul his entire life and was loved by many. One of the favorite memories of his childhood was traveling with his beloved father every week on Wednesdays on his father's rounds as a salesman so he could spend quality time with him. As a young man Stan moved to Austin to attend U.T. He was drafted and served 3 and 1/12 years in the Army Air Corps in the Asian Pacific Theater. Afterwards he returned to Austin and finished at UT earning a Bachelors degree from the school of Business Administration. He was employed by Heep Oil Corporation for 44 years as an accountant. In 1956 Stan was lucky enough to meet the love of his life, Pat while she was a young nursing student caring for one of Stan's friends. Through charm, determination and persistence, he convinced her to go out with him on a date. They married May 10th, 1958 and the rest is history! They welcomed a daughter, Cindy in 1959 followed by another daughter, Becky in 1961. Stan was a warm and loving father who taught by example the power of love through service and devotion to his family. Stan joined Pat in caring for Cindy at home through her illness until her death in 1969. Stan and Pat attended St. Theresa's Catholic church where Stan was an active member of the Knights of Columbus as well as being a lector during Sunday services for many years. He was also a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Stan enjoyed many outdoor activites including being the boat captain on lake Austin and on lake Travis. He pulled numerous family members and friends on skis throughout the years and enjoyed years of entertaining at the lake house on lake Travis. While employed at Heep he would go dove, quail and deer hunting regularly. In 1995 Stan and Pat welcomed a grandson, Ben and in 1997 a granddaughter, Katie. They were truly the joys of his life. Stan could be seen regularly at all of the grandkid's activities throughout their childhood including school activiites, plays, sporting events, etc. He was most definitely a hands on grandpa and was adored by his grandchildren and their friends. In July 2011 Ben preceded Stan in death. Stan attended many programs in the last few years including: Circle of Friends, The Gathering, and Elderhaven. If desired, contributions in honor of Stan may be made to these organizations in recognition of their wonderful care and love. He is survived by his adoring wife, Pat Briggs, daughter Becky Yatsu and granddaughter Katie Yatsu as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 at St. Theresa's Church, 2612 Small Dr., Austin, TX, with lunch following in the family center.