BRISKE, Robert Keith

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30, 2011 - Robert Keith Briske, age 47, a 35-year resident of the Fort Mohave area, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at his home in Fort Mohave, Ariz., surrounded by his family and friends. Robert was born on January 6, 1964, in Long Beach, Calif. He was an Elder in the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and a member of the Hospital Liaison Committee. As sick as he was, he still took care of others many times from his own hospital bed. He was a faithful servant of Jehovah for over 28 years and had a fine reputation. Robert was a loving and kind man, a never beat around the bush kind of guy, with a big heart. He was still making everyone laugh until the end. Against all odds, he survived much longer than his doctors expected due to his strong faith and will to live. He will be greatly missed. Robert wanted to convey his thanks to the doctors that upheld his wishes and did everything they could for him; Dr. Paulino, Dr. Ghani, Dr. Kartoumah, Dr. Prasad, Dr. Nayer and Temple Gupta. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathy; son, Matthew (Veronica) of Bozeman, Mont.; daughter, Emily of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; mother, Jeannette Briske of Murrieta, Calif.; and two sisters. Debbie (Dana) Oliver of Eugene, Ore. and Shelly (Ray) Fagan of Murrieta, Calif. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at the Local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1645 Gardner Road, Fort Mohave, Ariz. Jared Burgess will be officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Dimond and Sons Silver Bell Chapel.