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Blair Briscoe was born in Chicago March 16, 1957 and died June 26, 1994. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Business. After a short stint working as a dispatcher of towboats on the Mississippi River, he had a long career in the hotel industry, having worked at one time at The Arlington Park Hilton. He worked for Marriott Corporation in St. Louis and later transferred to the Marriott property in Santa Clara, CA. He was director of marketing for Marriott Corporation in Portland, OR at the time of his death.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Arlington Heights, Ill. At the time of his death, he was survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis L., Leesburg, FL; sisters, Bonnie A. Shanley, Roselle, IL, and Karen E. Christensen, Leesburg, FL.
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Elida Witthoeft (Witthoeft)
Blair lived a block away from me and we grew up together ... he was like a part of the family. He was a tremendous friend. We lost him on June 26, 1994. I still miss him.
Elizabeth Marinello (Harrison)
I grew up with Blair thru church. We went thru Sunday school together from kindergaten thru conformation. He was a good guy who never found the acceptance he so deserved.
Meg Gormley (Reynolds)
I took ballroom dance lessons with Blair and Tom Roberts and his girlfriend. So fun. He was a much better dancer than me. But he always was so gracious. At our 20th reunion I learned of his passing. It put a real damper on the night for me. If I get to the 40th, we'll have to toast his genuine, enduring spirit.
Kris Garms (Saia)
Karen and I along with Liz and Laurie Walden, all went to St. John's United Church of Christ together. From Confirmation thru HS, we were great friends. We loved Blair so very much. And like Meg said, when we learned of his passing, our hearts hurt terribly. Yes Meg, lets toast Blair in Aug.!!!!!!
Laurie Waldin (Leeds)
We had a great class of confirmands and spent many a great time with Blair, St Johns had a strong bond led by the best. Pastor Bob McDonald . Blair was always smiling, laughing and was a joy to have known.