Birth date: Nov 29, 1946 Death date: Jan 12, 2021
On January 12, 2021, we lost a wonderful soul, Bryan P. Neil, after a courageous three year fight. He left behind so many hopes and dreams, as well as a family and many friends that miss him dearly. We miss his smile, his kind and Read Obituary
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Lovely service. Let me know when the memorial is. Love Julie Benjamin ❤️ (Joanne's daughter)
I have been thinking of you today and every day, I hope the fishing is good. Love you much. sis J
Bryan is a close friend. Many years of putting up with Etta and me. I will love him forever. Hey Bryan, give Etta a hug from me.
There are so many memories when I think back on times shared with my uncle Bryan. He gave me a place to stay when I first got Washington. There were no questions, he said, just come on up, we'll make it work. With that saiid, he welcomed me into his home.
There were countless hours in his shop where we worked on an old car of mine or his truck while we shared stories, and he gladly gave of his time while we turned wrenches on those old vehicles. I cherish that time now as look back, because it was my first chance for me to really get to know my uncle closely.
In his kitchen he inspired my love for cooking that I currently enjoy today. There were so many good meals, and oh how he loved to cook. He really enjoyed himself in the kitchen. He was a very happy chef, and it was fun to watch him cook.
He once asked me to come help him cook at a Chili cook off. His greatest desire there was not so much to win the cook off but what he really wanted was to beat the local restaurant at their own game. That was a ton of fun cooking in that tiny booth with my uncle and his chili recipe. The interaction with the crowd was great, and they loved his chili! He did win the peoples choice trophy that day, and in so doing, he did beat the local restaurant at their own game.
He also taught me the art and appreciation of sipping and enjoying a good Scotch. (Umm, Thanks Bryan!) There's so many of those memories, how do you pick the ones to write about?
Bryan was there for his family too. I remember a road trip down to Sacramento he and I went on. We went down to get my mom/his sister when times there got rough. When the call came, without question Bryan was ready to go help. That's just who he was. We took his truck and a borrowed flat bed trailer and hit the road. To Sacramento and back in 3 days, and load an entire house for the trip back to Washington on day 2, boy that was tough. But that's just who he was. It got done.
Bryan, the memories I have of you, of the times and things we did together, will last me as long as the time I have left here on the rock. Then I'll see you again. Save a spot for me on the fishing boat ok.
Tommy
To my family and friends
My Uncle Bryan was so many things to me. He taught me how to country dance, feed horses and most of all, gave me his personal time, at a time in my life when i really needed it. In the more recent years i have truly enjoyed reconnecting and talking about cooking and sharing our recipes together. I will miss our dates on Mondays. Those Mondays were so special to me. We just sat, talked, giggled and reminisced about everything. The way he loved life and lived every moment to the fullest, was so contagious and inspiring. I will miss you dearly Uncle, but i also know, we all have another journey awaiting us. I just know yours will be wonderful...fly away.
Dear Brad and family, am thinking of all the wonderful things Bryan and I did as kids and all the things as we went though as the years went by. Your dad was a loving brother to me, he has helped me many times though the years. I know Bryan is happy and fishing with our dad. God bless you Bryan love you much and always. Love your sis Judy
