In the winter of 2014, the community of Fort Collins, Colorado, was touched by the death of Justin James Berger. A 30-year-old White / Caucasian male, he was born on November 6, 1983, in Brighton, Colorado. As a child, he was known for his red hair and easy-going nature. His life came to an end in Fort Collins on January 2, 2014.
Described as a free spirit with a deep passion for life, Justin was a man of many adventures.
He traveled the world, exploring places like Australia, New Zealand, Honduras, and Indonesia. However, his greatest love was for the outdoors, particularly kayaking. He was known to fearlessly navigate the technical whitewater of the Poudre River, a place where he felt most at home. His adventurous spirit also extended to motocross, snowmobiling, and snowboarding.
Justin was a partner in an oil and gas construction company with his father and younger brother, where he was regarded as a talented and skilled equipment operator. He was married to Taylor Mahaffey, and together they had a six-month-old son named Hunter. His life was characterized by his love for his family and his passion for exploration and the natural world.
The circumstances of his passing were determined to be a suicide, and as such, there were no arrests or suspects involved in the case. His death was recorded in the National Gun Violence Memorial, noting the involvement of a firearm. The loss of Justin Berger was deeply felt by his family and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
