Chad Andrew Briner , 21, a resident of Santa Barbara passed away peacefully
on Sunday, September 7, 2008 after a brief illness. Chad was born on April 15,
1987 and had been a lifelong Ventura resident before moving on to college at the
University of California, Santa Barbara.
Chad worked diligently at his academics and was scheduled to graduate early
in December of this year. As a dedicated athlete who obtained more than his
share of injuries, Chad was interested in learning about the mind, spirit, and
body as his primary field of study. He previously worked as a "webmaster" on an
intramural sport website at UCSB. just prior to his death, he had begun classes
for certification as an emergency medical technician.
He was a sports enthusiast, which started at a very young age. As a
3-year-old, he was obsessed with watching Sports Center on ESPN. As a youth he
played baseball, basketball, and Packers Football. He loved Coach John, the
coach who led them to the Super Bowl. Chad concentrated on baseball and football
at Buena High School. The late Coach Rick Scott played a significant role in his
athletic growth and development. Buena High School friends, coaches and faculty
were all considered his friends for life.
Chad was thrilled when he received a partial baseball scholarship at Newman
University in Wichita, Kansas. His dream ended when he sustained a career ending
shoulder injury. Instead of dwelling on the injury, he worked hard to get his
body back in shape and move on with his many goals and aspirations in life. He
was thrilled to have been accepted to UCSB, a college he admired and
respected.
Chad was sensitive , caring, and devoted to his many friends and family. He
was unique in many ways including his sense of humor which lead to the saying
"That is so Chad!" Chad "adored" his mother and genuinely expressed his love to
immediate and extended family members, always greeting everyone with a smile and
a hug. Chad had a tight circle of great friends and continued to expand that
circle.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, at Charles
Carroll Funeral Home , 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura 93003.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008, at Conejo
Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA. Please join us in a
celebration of Chad's life immediately following the service. All Chad stories
welcome. The memorial/reception will be held at the Pierpont Inn, 550 San Jon
Road, Ventura.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you please make donations to
Buena High ASB, Chad Briner Memorial Baseball fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Charles Carroll Funeral Home
805-642-8134.
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