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Peter Bryner
1990 - 2015
Peter Bryner
1990 - 2015
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BORN
1990
DIED
2015
Peter Bryner Obituary
We lost someone special last weekend. And when I say we all, I mean all, as in the world. A son, a brother, a cousin, a nephew. A friend, a co-worker, a partner in adventure (or crime). A collaborator. A jokester. A source of genuine compassion, intelligence, talent, and laughter. Someone with the drive and ability to change the world for the better. An innovator. A dreamer.
Peter William Clifford Bryner spent his last moments in the natural world he loved at Mt. Hood, on February 22, 2015. Peter was born on June 26, 1990, and spent 24 years creating, exploring and gifting us his light.
From Legos to bikes, scotch tape to duct tape, doodling to design, Peter turned his childhood talents into a career and a way of life.
His peace came from rock climbing, bicycling and camping, all of which he documented through super artsy, double-exposed photographs. Peter was always pushing himself to be better. He had many facets, including the solitary facet, the pensive facet, and the not-so-popular butthead facet.
His enthusiasm, humor, and charm were magnetic. Pete could always be trusted to approach life's challenges with grace and a light heart. He was always planning the next adventure, and his fashion sense was the envy of many.
Peter's refreshing irreverence was depicted in his witticisms and artwork. He took on subjects ranging from Bob Ross to Stalin, the Pope to Phil Collins, Ninja Turtles to Chuck Norris.
He approached every situation with humor, levity, and genuine compassion. A quality his friends appreciated. We can take Peter's legacy to heart.
We can accept our duty to bring to the world the same light and energy that Peter brought to us. We can share with everyone we encounter the love, humor and compassion he shared with us.
Peter is survived by his mom Michaelann McChyrstal, (who proudly passed on her hair cowlicks gene) his dad, Douglas Bryner and his beautiful older sister Karly. Peter had two bonus parents to love him, David Pack and Susan Bryner. He is also survived by his electric pink rain pants, and seventy times seven heavy hearts of friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you buy Peter a 12- pack of PBR next time you see him. An ideal place to send donations in Peter's name is: Center for Appropriate Transporting www.catoregon.org
We lost someone special. Please join us in celebrating his light and fill your hearts with joy. A celebration was held in Portland, OR. where Peter lived. Part 2 of the celebration will be held in Salt Lake City, Saturday, March 7th, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Squatters Pub Brewery, 147 West 300 South, loft room.
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Kaye Manrique
February 27, 2020
Thinking of you Mickey.....miss you always and hope you are doing well.
Karla Webb
February 26, 2020
Love Peter and the whole Bryner
Group!!!!
Karla Webb
February 25, 2019
Interesting that this legacy memory just showed up in my emails today. I've thought of Peter all through the weekend. Such a nice kind young man. Still think of him all the time and am grateful that I got to share a small part of him. Hugs to all Pete's family. Love you all.
Signa Ebeling
January 27, 2016
I only got to see Peter on special occasions, but I knew him since he was a little boy, as I was a friend of his parents, Doug and Mickey. He was always very polite and kind. He always seemed a little shy which added to his charm when he became a young man. Peter's death came as a shock to everyone, as he was a very special young man, but he will always be in our thoughts.
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Katie Fagan
January 20, 2016
Hi Pete!
Thinking about you and missing you tons. Andrew and I sent out wedding invites and I started writing your name down! I know you'll be there in spirit. You were the last person we saw as we left Portland, and in Salt Lake, no less. We have you to thank for the course our life is on. I wish I could have told you that. I pulled the red kettle out this week (the one you totally didn't have to buy to replace the one that broke) but you DID because you were a wonderful roommate. I think back on all the little things (your pile of shoes by the front door, getting stuck in that freak snowstorm and having to walk home in cowboy boots because you had zero gas in your car, camping and you scaring the crap out of the US Forest Service people coming to take that scary couch away, the Wundergus franchise, PURPLE BIKE) and I just miss you so damn much. I hope you're still making everyone laugh and are zipping around in your roller skates. Love you buddy. Xo
G
January 20, 2016
Thinking of you !
Joanna Rendi
May 22, 2015
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
March 15, 2015
Dear Doug, Susan, Karly and all of your family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss of this wonderful young man. The tributes to him speak volumes. He obviously touched many lives in his short time on earth. You can be so very proud of Peter.
Beth and Al Fletcher, MN
March 8, 2015
To the Bryner Family,
We are all thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
The Gee Family
March 8, 2015
Hello Mickey. I was so sad to hear of Peter's passing. He sounds like an amazing young man. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and hope to see you sometime in the near future.
Debbie Montgomery
March 7, 2015
as you celebrate peters life today in slc, i am
toasting him in atl as well. i remember an adorable , energetic and lively little
boy trailing after Karly (sometimes to her great irritation!). what a wonderful young man he became. May fond memories bring you moments of peace and a smile. My
thoughts are with you all.
Laurel Ross
March 7, 2015
Dear Mickey, Doug, Karly. Dave and Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful son and brother. Though I did not know him I am certain after reading his life story that he was an incredible human being and the whole world is a lesser place without him. Our hearts go out to all of you!
Love,
Laurel and Doug Ross
March 7, 2015
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. What an amazing young man. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Sharon Aberton
March 6, 2015
Oh, Mickey, he is your mini me! He learned how to live life with adventure, depth & humor; just like Mom taught & showed him. With deepest sadness, I send you love & encouragement to continue to enjoy all you showed him how to love & live. Always, Ro
March 6, 2015
The Carter family sends you much love and healing prayers at this most difficult time. What a great young man! It sounds like he lived a very full and adventure-filled life. Our times with him at Cosgriff and Judge only bring smiles to our faces, for he radiated happiness and kindness always. God bless.
March 6, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like he was an amazing young man. Please know you are all in our thoughts.
Sharon Weeks and Chris Mancini
Rose Shea-Bartel
March 5, 2015
Sending so much love & light to all who held Peter near and dear to their hearts. May you find peace in your wonderful memories of him. Much love, Rose, Matt, Carly & James Bartel
Linda Doron
March 5, 2015
Dear Mickey, Doug, Karly, David and Susan,
I believe there is no greater pain than the loss of one so dear to your hearts and the only way to continue on is to be grateful that you did have him in your lives to love and be inspired and amazed by...that you had the great fortune to have had this jewel in your family...even if the time was way to short and you wanted to be with him much, much longer. I hope you can take refuge in your sweet memories of him and find some peace in knowing you loved him well and he in turn loved you well. I'm wishing you peace and hope. Always, Linda Doron
March 5, 2015
He was indeed one of a kind. Being missed means being remembered always.
Rick Horak
March 4, 2015
What a beautiful obituary!! I had the pleasure to share a flight from SL to Portland w/ Peter when I was traveling to Eugene to visit my daughter. Turned out Peter knew said daughter well. He was so fun to talk to. Incredibly bright and funny and interesting. I was happy to meet him then and pleased when my daughter said Peter was going to become her room mate in Eugene. Every time I saw him, he lit up the room and lifted the spirits of any one he was around. I've sadly watched how this loss has affected my daughter who loved Peter so much. It has cut her to her core. I know Peter was one of those rare people who, if you're lucky, come in to your life and can't help but leave an indelible mark on your soul. I was privileged to meet him briefly. Wishing Peters family peace and light at this difficult time. Much love, Carol Knight (mom to Abbey Knight)
Sharon, Pete, Brie & Brenna Marron
March 4, 2015
So, so sorry to hear about Peter. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Jamu Family
March 4, 2015
Dear Doug, Mickey, and Karly
I hope you received my thoughts and prayers that I sent through Heidi and my texts. I can't imagine losing such a good-hearted, talented and well loved son. Please know that my prayers and thoughts of happiness for Peter are with you and I wish I could be part of your celebration of his life. Love Lisa and the Jamu family
Stephanie Oberlin
March 4, 2015
Dear Bryner Family,
The Schoecks are so saddened to learn of Peter's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, and we're hoping to see you Saturday to share some fun memories of Peter.
With love,
The Schoecks
March 4, 2015
Dear Mickey,Doug,Karly,Susan and David:
There are no words I can say that can ease your pain in losing Peter. My heart goes out to all of you and I pray that you will all find peace with the passing of time. Although I didn't see Peter very often, I still remember him when he was a little boy, and when I learned of his death, I was devastated. Know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love and Light, Signa
Anne Schade Elwood
March 4, 2015
Mickey, Doug and Family:
I just happened on this news. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I heard about Peter from my dad. I gathered from him and your obit he was a true light and joy. My thoughts are with all of you.
Anne Schade Elwood
Michelle Barber
March 4, 2015
Did not have the pleasure of knowing your son but surely wish i had! May god comfort you and keep you with these incredible memories of such an amazing young man.
Dianna Pugh
March 3, 2015
Dear Doug and family,
Your tribute to Peter reflects the energy and zest for life I saw in him as he walked the halls of Judge Memorial. It was beautifully written. I hope you all know that we have been keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Jensen
March 3, 2015
My heart goes out to your family. I had Peter as a student at Judge but he was more than that. He was one of my yearbook editors his senior year. He was creative and talented. He was certainly a person that knew how to get what he wanted. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Beverly Kennedy
March 3, 2015
To Peter's family. I didn't know this young man, but I wish I could have. What a wonderful send off! I think I would have loved having Peter in my life. You all are blessed!
Terry Nielsen
March 3, 2015
Dear Doug and the entire Bryner family,
So sorry to hear of your unbearable loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
David Lauritzen
March 3, 2015
Dear Karly,
Martha and I were saddened to learn about the death of your brother. We extend to you and your family our heartfelt condolences and we hope that you will find comfort and peace in your faith and in remembering the fun and loving life experiences which you have had with Peter.
Sincerely, David Lauritzen
Jeff Baird
March 3, 2015
I was so very sorry to hear of this. I loved teaching Peter at Cosgriff. Both he and Karly were the kind of kids that made you look forward to going to school each day. My family's thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with your whole family.
Karla Webb
March 3, 2015
Such a wonderful -- you nailed it -- obituary!!! I'm so grateful that I got to share a bit of Peter's life. What an amazing young man. We love you Peter. And our love to all the family.
Amy Sackman Odum
March 3, 2015
Doug, Susie, Karly, Michelann and David-
Barbara just informed me of your loss and what a wonderful guy Peter had been to her during her Salt Lake visits. My arms are around all of you. Thanks for sharing Peter with all of us.
Kent ,Karolyn Kelson
March 3, 2015
Doug
So sorry for you and your family's loss we are thinking about you ...
Brenda Olsen
March 3, 2015
Doug and Susan,
No words can express how very sad I feel for you. My love and thoughts are with you.
Mary Kontgis
March 3, 2015
What a beautiful light the Angels now have. Soar Sweet Peter from mountain top to mountain top. For those of us left behind, know that the brightest Star is always shining upon us. <3
Daniels
March 3, 2015
Our sympathies to all who loved Peter. Losing a precious loved one is never, ever easy. He will obviously be greatly missed. Please know, that during this difficult time, God is a refuge and strength - Psalms 46
Jamie Bischof
March 2, 2015
Love you Peter. See you up there big guy. Cheers.
March 2, 2015
Doug,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Peter. As stated, he was a delight to know. I am very sorry that I cannot celebrate his life with you, as I will be drinking beer in Milwaukee. Know that I will be drinking something a little better than PBR, and will do it in Peter's honor. With my Deepest Sympathy. Sherrie Knuth
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