Gerrett ""Jerry"" H. Bryant

Gerrett (""Jerry"") H. Bryant, 85, passed away March 13, 2014 at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born October 2, 1928 in Taylor's Falls, MN. In 1941, the family moved to Tacoma, WA. He served in the US Army in Korea 1946-48. Jerry graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in 1953 where he was President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, and where he developed his lifelong interest in mining and minerals. He worked in exploration and development of mines, mills and production facilities. As President and owner of Resource Exploration and Mining, Inc. he employed nearly 250 people in exploration, drilling, mining, and many real estate interests. He always had time for his family, many friends, employees and hobbies. His greatest joys were spending time with family, tennis, skiing, golf, hiking, travel, boating, avid fisherman, and rock hound. Jerry is survived by his wife Beverly of 56 years and his son Bruce (Stephanie), daughter Lisa Bryant, grandchildren Chantel, Kellen (Shanna), Kyle (Marybeth) and Daniel, five great grandchildren, brother Morgan (Patricia), sister Bonnie Taylor (John), and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by parents Howard and Alice Bryant, brother Charles, sisters Dorothy and Lois. Jerry was a man of integrity, foresight and inspiration. He will be truly missed by his family, friends and colleagues. Please contact the family about the private memorial celebration. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Colorado School of Mines in his name. Please share your memories of Jerry and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook.