Neil Brislawn Obituary


NEIL MATTHEW BRISLAWN SR.
October 17, 1954 ~ August 21, 2018

Neil Matthew Brislawn Sr. of Vancouver, Washington, passed away suddenly on August 21, 2018 at the age of 63.

Neil was born to Jerome and Joyce Brislawn on October 17, 1954. He lived in Vancouver for his whole life, attending Our Lady of Lourdes, Shumway Middle School, graduating from Hudson's Bay High School in 1973, and pursued Engineering and Design classes at Clark and Portland Community College. Neil worked as a International Sales Engineer at Columbia Machine for 8 years, and as a Sales Manager at Precision Equipment Inc. for approximately 35 years. Neil spent all of his years keeping his passion for hot rods and classic cars alive through building and driving his well-known 1936 Ford Coupe, as a part of the Slo Poks Car Club. In his free time, Neil enjoyed music and singing, helping out wherever he could, and most enjoyed teaching his one son (Neil Jr.) everything that he now knows about cars today. Neil Sr. was known to be funny, outgoing, kind, and loving to all that he talked to and met.

Neil is survived by his wife, Suyapa Morataya-Brislawn; sister, Janet Harris (Todd); and brother, Mark Brislawn (Julie). He is also survived by his children: Kimi, (twins) Clarissa and Ellie and (twins) Neil Jr. and Kendra.

His funeral service will be held this Saturday, September 1st, at 10a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, followed by a reception in the gymnasium. Burial will be held at approximately 1:30p.m. at Mother Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions can be made to the college fund for Neil Jr. and Kendra at Umpqua Bank in care of Suyapa Morataya-Brislawn.

Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 30, 2018.
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My deepest sympathies to the Brislawn family. A good man taken to soon.

Tom Selby

September 14, 2018

I just found out today. I'm very sorry. Condolences.

Tom Rueckert

September 13, 2018

To The Brislawn Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss
Neil was one of the good guys. No matter how long time passed and our paths had not crossed we always caught up quickly with a smile I will always remember him fondly in my heart always.

Butch Taylor -Fox

September 7, 2018

Neil was a great friend easy to work with, and was loved. Will miss his smile and sense of humor. Will see him again one day

Nils Sandstrom

September 6, 2018

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad sad time! Love Chip and Nancy

September 4, 2018

Sorry to hear the sad news about Neil passing! Such a great guy. loved his old school hot rods! My condolences to the family.

Karl Pasero

September 4, 2018

sorry to here about Neil he was a great guy, Vern

September 4, 2018

My very deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Brislawn family...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sandy Boyse

September 3, 2018

mark sorry to hear about your loss may god be with you in this time

dave hamm

September 1, 2018

I met Neil about 12 years ago. Always quick to smile and tell a joke. Got to hang with him at a few car shows. You will be missed my friend. Rest in peace.

Lance Lydy

Friend

September 1, 2018

Neil we went way back so sorry you were such a great guy. My best to you and your family.

Marcia lee

August 31, 2018

So sorry to hear about Neil passing, our prayers to his family, he was always a friendly and happy person. He loved to talk cars. Rest in peace neil.
Another eagle has fallen.

Steven & Connie Ross

August 31, 2018

Very sad to hear the news of Neil passing. I would see him every year at the cruise in Vancouver and elsewhere in town. The last I saw him and his family, his had recently finished building his truck, we at Subway on main street. I'm glad and happy to have known him through high school and after. My thoughts go out to his family.

Randy Phillips

August 31, 2018

What a privilege to have known Neil. Very kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Trent & Dana Lubbers

August 31, 2018

So sorry and sad. Neil was a great person. Prayers to the family. You will be missed.

Art&Cora Wohlsein

August 30, 2018

Dear Neil, I'm one of the lucky ones, Ive had the privilege of knowing you since I was 10 years old. I guess I got the car bug from my pops and you and your brother always having cool cars around. Your kind heart and soul will be sorely missed. The precious things that you have given me through the years that remain on my shop walls I will hold dear in my heart forever. It's been a privilege to have your friendship - you'll be truly missed and in my heart always - God Speed - Love Gary
P.S. Power park that sucker next to the pearly gates!

Gary Baker, Jr

August 30, 2018

Prayer for the Family & years of machine works on poppet block Schnitzer Steel

Clyde Kostrzewski

August 30, 2018

So sad that Bris is gone way to early. From Shumway thru Bay he was always a warm and funny guy. God Bless his family !

allen bauman

August 30, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family,may the God of all comfort bring your family peace,phillipeans 4:6 7.

August 30, 2018

Always looked up to Neil as the next door neighbor who was quick with a joke, and kind to younger kids. As a side note to Janet and Mark, the puppet stage you gave me when you moved to 37th Street around 1964 is grandly operational in my niece's third-grade classroom. Always enjoyed your family! With every best wish... Andy.

Andrew Gregg

August 30, 2018

Hearts are heavy with our family! He was a mentor to many and always made time to chat about our the kids and what was happening in our lives! A great guy gone way to soon! Thoughts and prayers to the family!

Shelly And Derek Jensen

August 30, 2018

Suyapa and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Neil's sudden passing. My heart goes out to you and the kids. You are kept close to my heart with many prayers.

Wendy Chopp

August 30, 2018

we will miss you neil what a great person love to the the brislawn family so sorry!

bob and john suter suter

August 30, 2018

I will so miss seeing my high school friend around our neighborhood, always running into him, sharing kids and grandkids pics and news. Neil, you were such a sweet man. That's what I remember most. And so proud of your kids! So very sad.

Marina Knuttila Jack Burns

August 30, 2018

Such a great guy. You know Neil will be missed greatly.
It is heartwarming to see Neil Jr. driving the 36

Bobbi and Jef Petersen

August 30, 2018

Our hearts are broken for you all. Neil made the world a better place, and his departure leaves a void in our church and school family.

Jon and Jessica Kirby

August 30, 2018

So glad I got the opportunity to visit with Neil and the family at the Poks picnic recently. I'm so sorry for your loss! I will always remember how kind and fun Neil always was. Had such a great time with him working the Ash Bask kids area. Hugs to each of you!

Marcelle Luepke

August 29, 2018

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