Kent Briggs

Dear Kent, Thank you for sharing your life with me. You were truly a mentor, and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to share this journey with you. You will always remain in my loving prayers. With Love,

I´m so sorry to hear that Kent is no longer with us. He was a great friend and I respected him so much as a political mentor. He was a storyteller with a bright mind who was able to analyze motives and movements of politicians. I so wish he was here today to witness President Biden´s amazing grace. Maybe he´s watching the drama now with Governor Ramsey. May you rest in peace, my friend.

Terrie DeMill Buhler I met Kent Briggs in the summer of 1969 when I was placed in the Political Science Department in a work-study position as I began attending the University of Utah. His sparkling brown eyes and continually positive demeanor made him a great favorite with everyone. But it was his intelligence, his ability to understand and discuss what was happening in the world, and respect for what others were saying, that drew people to him and they always wanted to hear his...

I knew Kent when he studied at the University of Utah in Political Science and then again worked with him during the Governor Matheson's administration. He was such a kind man and had a brilliant as well as practical mind.

Oh, my! Kent was a special friend to me and my former husband, Wayne. We were all "politicos" frequently meeting to discuss issues of the day. Kent was a keen leader in Utah in the 1970's, always leading with calm and determination. His passion for politics and governance drove the rest of his impressive career. (I am sure Kent has already been greeted in heaven by all he inspired, including Wayne and Randy Horiuchi. Much gratitude that I knew and am still inspired by the good works of...

I´m so very grateful that I have had the privilege to call Kent my uncle. I will forever remember Kent & all his big words.

He was a fantastic brother in law, taking time to play basketball with me and later showing me around Denver when I was a graduate student. Over the years I've associated with some political figures from both parties who always had such love and respect for Kent. A great man.

I remember Kent fondly. When I worked part time as a closet lawyer for Governor Matheson from 1978-84, my titled position was assistant state planning coordinator, in Kent's area. I was new to Utah politics and found working with him and the rest of the staff a graduate education in practical politics. Kent was a good person to work with. He thrived in the political environment, and was extraordinarily good at it. His skills helped make Governor Matheson's time is office uniquely...

In the next office or just down the street - Kent was always the perfect neighbor, confidant, friend and frequently brilliant co-conspirator. Later, Pal.