Geraldine Briant

At the age of 82, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister died peacefully at her home with family at her side. Jerry passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Red Lodge. Born February 14, 1928 in Miles City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Hogan. Raised in Miles City, she graduated from Custer County High School as salutatorian. Following high school, she worked for a few years as a telephone operator. On August 31, 1948, Jerry was united in marriage to John Henry Jack Briant in Miles City where they resided for a number of years. They eventually lived in Laurel, Ekalaka, Billings and in 1992 they retired in Red Lodge where they have lived since. Jerry loved to sing and dance with Jack. She also enjoyed sewing and camping and was a devoted homemaker and cook. Jerry leaves behind her husband Jack of 62 years; son Bradley (Betty) Briant of Gilberts, IL; daughter Deborah (Bob) Mock of Oahu, HI; grandchildren: Colleen Hatfield, Shawn Howard, Rachel Mock, Jered Briant, Tracey Briant; 8 great-grandchildren; sister Darlene Burton of Auburn, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Harvey and LaVern; sister Ruth. Memorials: Memorials may be made in her honor to Arthritis Foundation, Montana Branch, 1643 Lewis Ave Suite 3, Billings, MT 59102-4151. Cemetery: Jerry will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service. Visitation: Visitation will be at Dahl Funeral Chapel Billings Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Service: Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Dahl Funeral Chapel Billings.