Shelby Earl "Jack" Brister

Shelby Earl “Jack” Brister, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vendelina Vela Brister; his parents, Marcus Shelby Brister and Bonnie Thurman Brister; and his siblings, Jane Farragut, Thurman Holmes “Bill” Brister, Thomas Edward “Eddie” Brister, Grace Godfrey, and Shirley Coakley. He is the loving father of Marian Brister Martinez (Roberto “Berto”), Steven Earl Brister, and Melinda Brister Boudreaux (Andrew “Andy”). He is the devoted grandfather of Maj. Christopher Martinez (Lauren), Anna Martinez, Kevin Brister (Sophia), Bonnie Pivach (John), and Olivia Boudreaux. He is the loving great grandfather of Shelby Martinez, George Pivach, Davis Martinez, Luna Brister, Jack Pivach, and June Pivach. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. An avid storyteller and jokester, Jack was a proud US Marine Veteran. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Good Harbor Cemetery, Buras, LA. The family wishes to thank the Staff of Heart of Hospice for their wonderful care.