Wilanna Bristow

Bill, having known you and Wilanna through my childhood, I just wanted to express how sorry I am for your loss. My mother and I are thinking of you, and want you to know that we're available anytime you need, even just to talk. I hope you're doing well.

Bill, I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed knowing Wilanna as a colleague and friend when she was a frequent member of the EGA faculty at seminars in the 80's and 90's. Although I was never able to take a class from her, I was privileged to hear several of her lectures and came to your home for the Faculty Orientation Party at the San Antonio EGA Seminar in 1983 - a delightful evening in every way. Some of her local guild members, Marcia Boysen and Joyce McCoig, have been friends and...

Wilanna was a wonderful teacher and mentor. She is missed.

I am so sorry to hear Wilanna has left us. Her classes and trip to France are highlights of my EGA life.

Bill and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy at this time. I have such fond memories of Wilanna as a teacher, traveling companion, and friend. I often think of the adventures we had in France!

Carole Rinard, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Wilanna was an inspiration to all embroiderers'. I had the privilege of taking a class from her in the 80's. She was an excellent teacher and lecturer. I am sorry for your loss.

Bill, I'm so sorry for the loss you and your daughter are experiencing. I didn't know your wife, but I wish I had known her--she sounds like an amazingly talented woman. It's clear that you were, and are devoted to her and you had a wonderful creative life together. All my best to you, Liz (Brackenridge) Walker

My sincere condolences to William Bristow and his family on the loss of their beautiful wife and mother. Art is the true immortality and she will live on through the works she left behind for all of us.