Beverly Briolat

Funeral Information

A Celebration of Beverly’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm at St. Michaels’ Catholic Church of the Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Port Austin with arrangements handled by MacAlpine Funeral Home of Kinde. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 10:00am until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the family of Beverly Briolat in c/o Dawn Iseler. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com

Family of the Deceased

Beverly is survived by her three daughters; Amy Jo Briolat, Kari Ann Briolat and Dawn Marie (Mark) Iseler; her grandchildren Branden (Jaylee), Jacob, Katelyn, Ally, Kyle (Dakota), William and Abigail and her great-grandchild Kayden. She is also survived by her siblings; Audrey (late Malcolom “Mac”) Downing, Judi (Bob) Brahmer) and Gary (Amy) Geyer. Also surviving are her in-laws; Leonard (Marjorie) Briolat, Ronald Briolat, Virgil (Elaine)Briolat, Charles Briolat, Robert (Annette) Briolat, Suzanne Briolat and Carol (late John) Beaudin. She was preceded in death by the late Stanley (the late Gladys) Briolat and the late Bernice (late James) Weber.

Biography

Our cherished and beloved Mother, Beverly “Bev” Ann Briolat (Geyer) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a very courageous battle with cancer at the age of 78 with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1947 in Owendale, Michigan to the late Roy and Dorothy Geyer. Beverly married the late Ernest Stanley Briolat on December 7, 1974. Beverly worked for Saginaw Steering Geer, Active Industries (Tower Automotive) for 30 years and retired working part-time at Walmart. Bev will be remembered for her impeccable work ethic, both at her place of employment and her home. Bev started working outside the home at just 14 years old, and renovated various homes with her late husband, Ernie. Bev had a vision to see the finished product and found value in all things from her treasure hunting at thrift stores or estate sales. You never threw it away as she reimagined its purpose and use. She tended all the beautiful outside flower gardens in her spare time and created amazing silk floral pieces for her indoor décor. Bev found joy in spending time with family and friends over a good cup of coffee or playing cards at the euchre table. Bev was a devoted Buick car owner and could be heard saying “let’s go for a ride”. Her warm spirit gave many loving homes to her precious dogs over the years.

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