The City of Renton will honor the life and public service of late Renton Councilmember Terri Briere at a memorial service on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Briere died Nov. 9 after a long battle with an illness. She served on the Renton City Council since 2000.

Briere is remembered for her dedication to the community and her work to achieve Renton’s success. During her tenure she served as council president and on all sub-committees of council.

She was active with the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Renton High School, Renton Rotary, Renton Historical Society, PTA and Children’s Home Society of Washington.

Briere was named an Outstanding Renton Citizen for 2003. She was also named Woman of the Year in 2011 by Renton Business and Professional Women’s Foundation.

The public service is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Renton Community Center, 1715 S.E. Maple Valley Hwy., Renton.