William (Bill) Allen Briere, a life-long Renton resident, passed away surrounded by his family on August 29, 2014 at the age of 65 of valvular heart disease.

He was born February 16, 1949 in Renton, Washington to Marcelane Schaut Briere and Francis Briere, one of seven children. He attended Renton schools including St. Anthony’s, graduating from Renton High School in 1968; he played football on the state championship team. He attended Grays Harbor College on a football scholarship, also winning the state championship.

Having learned excavating from his father as a youth, Bill continued in the construction industry. He was employed as a superintendent for the SDL Corporation, where he fell in love with historic renovations. In 1988 he formed his own commercial construction company, Briere & Associates, Inc. to which he dedicated 26 years. He was always ready to help with a project and volunteered many hours. He loved sports of all kinds, including watching and participating. He played soccer and refereed for many years, His great love was fishing– he loved catching steelhead with his buddies. Part owner and manager of the Springbrook Trout Farm, he loved to show children the joy of fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Terri (Mathewson), son Bill Jr., daughter Maureen Huff, and two wonderful grandchildren Cole Briere and Alison Huff and five siblings and a large extended family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 5-8 pm at the Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98057

Donations to the Renton History Museum, CAST for Kids, or the Butkis Fund