Obituary of Kim P. Briden

Briden, Kim Pearson age 65, of Mpls, MN, died November 10th, 2015 with his family around him. He was preceded in his death by his parents Kenneth and Hazel Briden. He grew up in Edina, MN and graduated Edina High School in 1968. He then attended Mankato State University 1968-1973 and earned a Business Degree. He was an entrepreneur and owned Contact Mobile Communications specializing in two way radios, surveillance and early cell phones. He was able to figure out and fix anything. People would always have a project for him when he stopped by. He loved music and early on played in the bands "The Gammons" and "The Sound of Soul". As a child he was a talented bowler and regained this interest later in life. His greatest accomplishment was being the father of triplets. Great joy came from playing with his grandkids and grand puppies. He especially enjoyed visiting with family, friends, neighbors or anyone he met. He is survived by his children Nick (Veronica) Briden with grandchildren Nick Jr. and Ruby Jean THE TRIPLETS: Erick Briden, Courtney Briden (Fiancé Scott Donley), and Greg Briden. His sister Kay Briden, brother Richard (Beverly) Briden, nephew Blair Briden, sister Dr. Beth Briden (Jim McBride) and longtime friend Dawn Meyferth. Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 15th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Centennial Lakes Park in the Parlor Room: 7499 France Ave. S., Edina, MN. Memorials to the Kim P. Briden Memorial Fund for skin cancer prevention.