Robert M. "Bob" Brister

Some men are measured by their words, but others by their deeds. Bob was measured by both words and deeds. He truly exemplified the basic meaning of true sportsmanship. How fortunate we are to have known him. How blessed Sandy is to have shared his moments. As Tim McGraw said, "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." Thanks for that gift, Bob.
Sylvia and Andre Crispin, Houston,TX
Dorine and Gary Clevenger,...

To Bob's family:

Bob had a kind, calming voice. I just talked to him on the phone a few times, never had a chance to meet him. Patrick and Bob became good friends through the phone conversations over the last year of both of their lives. They were fighting together and helping each other as much as they could. Compassion and courage are two amazing qualities that they both had.
There is nothing I can say to make you feel better other than I am very sorry and that I know...

Mrs. Brister, though we have never met and your husband only fished with me one time I felt the need to comment to you on what a good Christian man he was. I didn't know Bob from a Christian perspective but I know that the care he gave to everyone involved in the outdoors was really a contagious love and devotion I heard about from the shooting folks on Saturday evening. He made many an outdoorsman larger than life by his writings. God never made a salesman of anticipation and adventure any...

Brister and his writing has had a substantial impact on my life. I am a duck hunter hunter and an outdoor educator today because Brister made me successful on ducks in the mid 60s by his columns.

Bob Brister courageously spread the light of truth in many areas. He was so much more than a great writer and fearless competitor.

Every shotgunner who chases birds or fires at targets is indebted to Bob Brister. His 1978 book is still a prime source of information and...

Thoughts and prayers for Sandy and family.. Bob had shot with us on several occasions, and continued to amaze us with his knowledge.. what a giant of a man, who will be missed by all..
Judy & Butch Hickman
John & Sally Stockwell
and staff of Pecan Meadow Sporting Center, Hardin, Texas

Bob was a gentleman that had a fund of knowledge and talent that few could ever hope to achieve. He will be greatly missed by the shotgunning community. I will miss seeing him at shoots and hearing his stories.
Love and Prayers, Azam.

Bob Brister was an outdoor writer that I admired more than any writer I have ever known or read.
Bob gave me a lot of good advice over the years and man was he a good shot.
He was one of the most accurate writers I have ever seen. When he wrote something you could be sure it was true.
He was a good man.
I'll bet he is hunting ducks right now in the big pond in the sky.

Bob Brister was an outdoor writer that I admired more than any writer I have ever known or read.
Bob gave me a lot of good advice over the years and man was he a good shot.
He was one of the most accurate writers I have ever seen. When he wrote something you could be sure it was true.
He was a good man.
I'll bet he is hunting ducks right now on the big pond in the sky.

My Hero, My Mentor, My Friend!!!
Go in peace with our love and memories.