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Lance Natale Brigham, 73, beloved husband of Joan P. Brigham, died at home in Seattle on July 6, 2020. Lance was the father of Jason T. Brigham of Phoenix, AZ and Brett P. Brigham of Seattle. He was the brother of Katie Forbes of Bellevue and her children Matt and Kari. Lance was preceded in death by his youngest sister Terri and older brother Monte, whose family includes Kay and sons Craig and Eric. Born in Tacoma, WA in 1946, Lance was a 1964 graduate of Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, where he excelled as a student leader, scholar, and athlete. In his senior year, Lance was named a High School All-American basketball player and set multiple city prep records. Lance joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Washington and majored in chemistry. He lettered in basketball for the UW Huskies. Lance was an initiate of the Washington State chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta premedical honor society.
During his last quarter of medical school at the UW, Lance met his future wife Joan (J.P.) Murphy while in a scuba diving course. They dove the Blue Hole in Belize with friends, moved to New York City where they married, and Lance received surgical and orthopedics training at New York Hospital and the Hospital for Special Surgery. They returned to Seattle to reside permanently. Lance was board certified with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, and he enjoyed working with the Seattle Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic, the Seattle Sports Medicine Clinic, and the Panel of Consultants. Previous consultant positions were with Ingraham High School football, the Seattle Mariners, and Seattle Pacific University Athletics. Lance also served as vice president of the Washington State Governor’s Council for Athletic Injuries. Funeral services are private. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Bob Eddy
Didn't know him personally at LC but have many fond memories of how great he was at the hoops and how he led LC to many victories. Sad to hear this... will pray for his family.
Robin Rae Barcus (Oos)
Lance was in several of my classes and always nice to be around. Sounds like he had a very fulfilling life.
Robin Barcus Oos
Cheryl Lee Cole (McKee)
Lance was an all-around great guy - smart, athletic, funny and kind. We shared some fun times in classes and double dating. I'm not surprised to hear of his many accomplishments and well-lived life. He is to this day a password check on one of my accounts as best high school athlete. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Flora Anne Nelson (Lovejoy)
I am sorry to hear about Lance. He was a great guy and I wish I had known he was in Seattle. My condolences to his loving family.
Mike Dirks
Lance and I were in several math and science classes together at LC. I considered him a friend, but not a close one. He was clearly a smart guy with great social skills. He had a quick wit and a kind heart. And, boy, could he play basketball. He played with real elegance and style and made it all look so easy. After Bob Lobdell fought for a steal, probably scraping his knee in the process, he’d lob the ball to Lance and, swoosh another basket for Squinty and us fans. I remember the team’s 1963 trip to Hec Ed Pavillion at the UW and the memorable game against defending state champ Garfield. Lance and Bob couldn’t quite pull out a win but what a game. Yes, Lance Brigham was an an LC superstar. Rest In Peace buddy.
Walter Aden Lowery-Mulvey
First, like everyone else who knew him, I’d like to offer my condolences and prayers to the Brigham family. What a loss of such a dynamic individual in so many different ways He was my high school hero! If I had not played mediocre basketball I probably wouldn’t have known him as well as I did. He was wicked smart, extremely social and unbelievably athletically talented. Additionally he was just a really nice guy. I’ve missed and thought of him often. It’s a shame there cannot be a service because I’m sure the stories would bring laughter and tears to all. Cheers my friend and rest in peace.
Nancy Lee Jacobson (Bettesworth)
Lance was a very good friend of mine in both high school and college. Sadly we lost contact after college and after we both were married. He was a great guy and friend. We used to study together and then hang out together. He was one of those lucky people who had so many talents and was bound for a successful accomplished life. RIP Lance!!! You will be missed!!!
Sheri Jill Ellis
Lance and I were good friends both in high school and college. He would call in high school and inquire about playing golf with he and his buddies and then ask me to drive. Such fun. Then we both meandered on to the UofW and traveled back and forth together, with others, via car or train. I recall one trip in his funky Corvair, prior to I90, that took 8-9 hours from Spokane to Seattle. During one train ride when we all played cards and wandered around the train one beautiful woman from who knows where said, " I think I've seen you play basketball, where do you play? He replied, "I play on a basketball court and walked off." Pretty funny interchange. We all howled. Lance had talents galore, basketball talents, excellent humor, interest in others, great intellect, and pretty decent golf skills. I went to the majority of his basketball games in good ole Hec Edmundson! He was fabulous and I loved watching him play. Sadly, after college we lost track of one another and I I now so regret not having further contact with a good friend. I know he had a successful career. As I would expect, and had a family in Seattle. I send my best wishes to his family and just know what a great person I thought Lance was. I never drive down 37th in Spokane without a thought of Lance!