Dave Bristow

Dave Bristow (59), of Bradenton, FL died Monday, September 24, 2018. Dave was spokesman for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. He was born October 27, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois, to parents Julius C. and Rosemary (Logs-don) Bristow, and he was married to his wife, Lisa Elaine Kipp, for 35 years. He began his college career at Stetson University where he played basketball before transferring to the University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in broadcasting. While at UF, he worked at WRUF in Gainesville on a radio show called Dial-A-Score with Larry Vettel & Chuck Cooper-stein. A family man, his greatest loves were his wife Lisa and daughters, Courtney (24) and Cara (21). Though, the Florida Gators and St. Louis Cardinals are tied for second place. In addition to his role at the Sheriff's Office, he was an active member of the community. He was the voice of the Manatee Hurricanes, serving as the radio personality for the high school football team's play-by-play since 1985 in "the friendly confines of Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium." When his daughters were growing up, he volunteered as a coach for many of their sports teams, most notably the Manatee Twisters softball teams. He was their biggest fan and advocate, both on and off the field. Dave is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan Calhoun. He is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughters, Courtney and Cara, as well as his three brothers, Michael (Karyn) of Englewood, CO, Richard (Bridget) of Anna Maria, FL and James (Sue) of North Palm Beach, FL and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, September 28, at Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton, FL 34209. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at First Church of the Nazarene, 1616 59th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34209. Graveside Service will follow at Skyway Memorial Gardens with a reception afterword at Bradenton Country Club from 3:30 5p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dave's memory may be made to the Manatee Community Foundation. Funds will provide scholarships to Manatee High School Seniors accepted to the University of Florida. Mail checks payable to Manatee Community Foundation to 2820 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205, with "In Memory of Dave Bristow" on memo line. Condolences to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com. As Dave famously said at the end of each radio show, "Til next time. So long everyone."