George Briner Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of George Briner (Grand Junction, Colorado) is shared. George, born on February 17, 1935, passed away on August 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edith Briner (Doty) and Lewis O. Briner; and his former wife Nora Elliot. He is survived by: his wife Jody Kent Briner; his children, Amy Richards (Brad Richards), Brad Briner and Beth Briner; his stepchildren, Douglas Kent (Ayse Kent) and Shannon Christine Kent; his daughter-in-law Andrea Briner; his siblings, Sandra Heiman (Fred Heiman), Govenor Briner and Penny Auffert (Larry Auffert); his grandchildren, Neal Richards (Emery Richards), Jennifer Rossi (Andrew Rossi Jr.), Paul Richards-Kuan (Karyn Richards-Kuan), Hannah Briner, Amber McCarthy (Shaun McCarthy), Nathan Briner and Grayson Smith (Lauryn Ryan); his stepgrandchildren, Dhilan Maholtra, Declan Maholtra, Ayden Kent and Ayla Kent; and his great grandchildren, John Richards, Nora Richards, Theoden George Rossi and Ryder Rossi.
A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church (230 N 3rd St, Grand Junction, CO 81501).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grand Valley Catholic Outreach.
