Jere Turner Joiner

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Jere Joiner Obituary

Name: Visitation for Jere Turner Joiner
Start: 2017-10-13T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2017-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
Location: The Springs Funeral Services - Platte

Joiner
Jere Turner Joiner
May 3, 1936 - October 2, 2017
Jere T. Joiner, 81, husband, father, retired police officer and former pilot, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017.
When describing his departure he would say, "Bonanza N1541Z, simply broke formation and took up a new heading into the western sunset".
Mr. Joiner was born on May 3, 1936 in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Rienstra Joiner, of Colorado Springs; son, Michael H. (Mary) Joiner, of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Leigh (Alex) Grosvenor, of Lincoln, Nebraska; and stepchildren John (Alice), Jeffrey (Jeri), Catherine Thompson and their respective families.
Jere Joiner attended Louisiana Tech University and Centenary College of Louisiana. He graduated from the LSU Institute of Law Enforcement and the FBI National Academy. He retired as Captain of detectives with the Shreveport Police Department, where he also served as a pilot for the city, police department and local companies.
Following retirement in Shreveport, Mr. Joiner was a commander with the El Paso County Sheriff's Department in Colorado Springs. He belonged to the Retired Peace Officers of Colorado and was elected President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter (Colorado and Wyoming) of the FBI National Academy Associates.
Mr. Joiner was also a reporter for the former Ute Pass Courier (now Pikes Peak Courier) in Woodland Park, Colorado, where he wrote 350 consecutive weekly columns. For 25 years, he directed courses at Indiana University's Center for Studies of Law in Action. He published one book, Badge of Dishonor, a non-fiction documentary that addressed Shreveport racism and corruption during the 1960's and 1970's.
Mr. Joiner belongs to the Quiet Birdmen pilots fraternity, where names are never removed from the membership roster.
He was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church, a Knight of Columbus (Council 11634 and 4th Degree Assembly 96), Pikes Peak Opera League and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He loved music theater and was a choral musician for almost 70 years.
Visitation, 5:30PM-6:00PM, followed by a Rosary at 6:00PM, Friday, October 13, 2017, The Springs, Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00AM, Saturday, October 14, 2017, St. Paul Catholic Church, 9 El Pomar Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
Graveside, 4:00PM, Sunday, October 15, 2017, Florissant Pioneer Cemetery, 634 County Road #421, Florissant, Colorado, where elk, deer and bear wander, and where snow falls in winter and wildflowers bloom in summer. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to a favorite church music program.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 8, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Jere Joiner

8 Entries

August 25, 2019

Jere got me interested in QBs in the early 70s in Shreveport. He will always be remembered as a great friend and pilot. See you out West.

Bill McNease
[email protected]

Helen Guittard

November 10, 2017

Connie, dear
So sad to learn of your husband's death. If you ever come to New York, I would love to see you and hear all about your husband and children.
With love and concern for you,
Helen Gulley Guittard

Kevin Dougherty

October 26, 2017

When I was elected as Teller County Sheriff in 2003, Jere was there in my corner with wisdom, advice and friendship. I am so sad to hear of his passing.

God bless you Jere and your family.

Pat Roach

October 15, 2017

It was my privilege to correspond by email with Jere through our mutual friend Clyde Reinsch. Both were gentlemen who showed the best qualities of their chosen profession, law enforcement. I shall treasure my copy of his book, which he sent me.
I am so sorry for your loss, I will remember you all in my prayers.

Pat Roach, Shreveport
Retired, Caddo Sheriff's Office

Jerry and Norma Bergeman

October 11, 2017

We were so sorry and so shocked to learn of Jere's passing. Thinking of you and have you in our prayers, Connie, at this difficult time.

Chuck and Joy Bostian

October 11, 2017

Can't believe you are gone, Jere. You were an honorable man and a good friend to all who were fortunate enough to have gotten to know you. You will be missed.

curt grina

October 11, 2017

A good friend with an awesome intellect, a warm heart, wonderful sense of humor, and a flawless moral compass.

His friends and indeed our entire community were nurtured by Jere and benefited immensely. He was always there for the right cause. His leadership enhanced the local governments, the Pikes Peak Hospital, and numerous deserving causes.

He was even an excellent ATV rider!

Thank you my friend, for being a friend.

Wain Thompson

October 8, 2017

Jere was a good friend of my Dad's.I knew him while I was growing up in Shreveport.

He was truly a great guy.I have missed him over the years.

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