Connie Sue Brining (Westman)

Connie Sue Brining (Westman), age 82, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. A longtime resident of Lacey, Washington, where she lived for 37 years, Connie was a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Born on August 8, 1944, in Marceline, Missouri, Connie was the daughter of the late Richard Price and Wilma LaFollette. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, on June 29, 1962, she wed John Brining in Oneida, Illinois. Together they built a beautiful life and family before his passing. Later in life, Connie found love again and was blessed to marry Roger Westman on July 25, 2026.

Connie was an active member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Lacey. In her retirement, she fully embraced her favorite passions, which included traveling, dining out, and reading. She was also a talented crafter who poured her patience and creativity into quilting and cross-stitch. Above all, Connie loved to be with her family. She was known for her immense warmth and went completely out of her way to make every single holiday and birthday incredibly special for everyone she loved.

Connie was preceded in death by her first husband, John Brining; her parents, Richard Price and Wilma LaFollette; and her two brothers, John Price and Harvey Price.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Roger Westman; her loving children, son Douglas Brining and his wife Belinda, daughter Jeri Brining and her wife Lisa, daughter Mary Brining and her husband Eugene Bell, and daughter Patsy Saba and her husband Abe; as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located at 3802 Cleveland Ave SE Tumwater WA 98501.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a memorial donation to your favorite charity in Connie’s honor.