Christina M. "Christy" Pistel

Christina M. "Christy" Pistel

Christina Pistel Obituary

Published by News Tribune from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2006.

PISTEL Christina M. "Christy" Pistel, age 31, of Lohman, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Panama City, Florida due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born October 1, 1974, in Rolla, a daughter of Kenneth L. and Constance J. Bowman Davis. Her father, Kenny Davis and her mother, Connie Davis, survive in Russellville. On August 6, 1994, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Lohman, Christy married Kevin Pistel, and he survives at their home. She was a 1992 graduate of Russellville High School, a 1993 graduate of Merrell University of Cosmetology and a 2005 graduate of Merrell University of Esthetics. She was a self employed cosmetologist and esthetician, most recently working at A Cut Above Salon and the Riversong Spa, both located in Jefferson City. On April 3, 2006, she was opening Beauty Essentials, which was to be located in her home in Lohman. She was a member of the St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Lohman and worked as a fitness trainer at the Knowles YMCA in Jefferson City. Christy is also survived by one son, Chase Pistel of the home; one brother, Justin Davis of Jefferson City; one sister, Amy Meller of Russellville; her maternal grandparents, Vaughn and Lee Bowman of Jefferson City; two nieces, Shanya Meller and Kambry Pickett, her father and mother-in-law, Leon and Elda Pistel of Lohman; a sister-in-law, Theresa Pistel, also other relatives and a host of friends and clients. Christy was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Jean Davis and an uncle, Jack Davis. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Lohman, with Pastor Carl Gauck officiating. Burial in St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Chase Pistel Education Fund.


This obituary was originally published in the News Tribune.

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October 1, 2012

Happy birthday my dear friend.

March 26, 2012

Still missed and loved. Till we meet again.

February 27, 2012

I miss leaving silly messages on ur answering machine. U always said how u wld keep them so u & Chase cld listen to them repeatedly, just to giggle:))) I Love & miss U beautiful:)

October 3, 2011

Happy Birthday.

March 26, 2011

Think of you often and all the happy times.

March 25, 2011

5 years and it seems like just yesterday that we all received the terrible news. It's still hard to face the fact that you're gone, but at least it's getting easier to remember all of our good, crazy and wild times and know that at least you lived a good life. Till we meet again. Love you.

March 22, 2011

Another year is approaching and still miss you like crazy and wish you were here to talk too. Love and miss you!

January 1, 2011

Missed telling you Merry Christmas so I will do that now and also a Happy New Year. Please tell my family hello and that I love them.

November 9, 2010

Chase and Kaylin were Confirmed and I can't believe how grown up they both are. Watched several of Chases ball games and Kaylin cheer. They both did a great job. You sure would be proud of them. Miss ya,

October 1, 2010

Happy Birthday. Love you and miss you. I am listening to The Band Perry - If I Die Young, I think of you every time I hear it.

September 23, 2010

Had a good time fishing and every day a beautiful butterfly followed us on the water, Abby always says that it is Christy checking on her. Miss you lots.

June 5, 2010

we are getting ready to go on vacation and can't help but remember the sad ending to your happy time. miss you and love you. tell my family hello.
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March 28, 2010

another year and I still miss and think of you often love you

March 26, 2010

Another year has gone by. I keep thinking I'll miss you less as time goes by, but I don't. I see you every night in my dreams, sometimes we're young again, other times we're older. Most of the time I know what's going to happen, but I can't tell you. All I can do is tell you what a great friend you are and cry to myself. I know I'll see you again in Heaven, but it just seems so far away. Miss you and Love you. Till we meet again.

February 12, 2010

Well Christy, I have settled into my new house, and the kids absolutely love having their own rooms. I don't get to see Chase and Kevin everyday but still talk to them almost every day. Chase is hitting those teenage years. Its crazy how time flies. Miss you and love you.

February 11, 2010

here a song and think of you. MISS YOU.

February 7, 2010

Miss you lots

December 20, 2009

Merry Christmas in Heaven, please tell all my family hello and that I love and miss them all each day. Chase has turned into a real handsome young man, you should be so proud of him. I miss you so much.

October 2, 2009

Hope you had a Happy Birthday, which I know you did. Kambry came to me yesterday and said she had called and talked to you to wish you a Happy Birthday. She told me that you were happy and doing good and that Grandpa was sad at first after passing but is now doing good too. I miss you so much!

October 1, 2009

Happy Birthday Christy! I still think of you so very often!!

October 1, 2009

Happy Birthday, I wish we could sit around and talk about old times. Until we meet again.

October 1, 2009

Happy Birthday Christy.

September 30, 2009

Tomorrow Oct. 1st is Christy's 35th Birthday. To celebrate this special day as always. Family & friends
you're invited to join in an evening
of memories at Lake Carmel. On the lot
that was bought in memory of Christy for all to enjoy. Please contact her family for directions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTY!
I LOVE YOU! MOM

September 2, 2009

Your birthday is right around the corner. Looks like its time to plan a get together to celebrate your life and memory. There are times it seems like yesterday that you went home then others that it seems like an eternity. Regardless, I know you're in wonderful Heavenly company with a smile upon your face. Love and miss you my friend (:

May 21, 2009

Christy I just wanted you to know that I think about you every day. I miss you. I love you.

March 26, 2009

Another year has come and gone, yet it still seems like just yesterday that I saw your big beautiful smile and heard your laugh. Love you and miss you. Till we meet again.

Connie Davis

March 25, 2009

It still seems like yesterday and the pain is still there. A broken heart just won't heal with a loss like this.
I thank all the friends and family who have been here for me and my family. I know we couldn't have gotten through this without your support and prayers. I also want to thank every single person who has signed Christy's guest book. It makes me proud to know how special she is and always will be. She has touched us all with her heart and that big beautiful smile. I see her more and more in Chase. I know she's watching over him and is very proud of him. I sorry I haven't written this thank you sooner but this is very
hard for me the pain is still there and hard to share. God bless all of you. Christy's Mom.

I Love you Christy!!!

March 25, 2009

Another year has almost passed and I still think of you often!

March 22, 2009

Three years is upon us yet it seems like yesterday. I miss you and think of you often. Love ya.

December 19, 2008

Chase has your house decorated nice for the holidays. MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN AND TELL MY FAMILY I LOVE THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!

December 9, 2008

I was just thinking of you and wishing we could have had the time to just sit and talk about old times. Someday we will. You used to make me laugh until we cried. I will hold on to those memories and smile each time I think of you and me in our wilder years. Love ya and miss you.

October 1, 2008

Happy Birthday. Love you and miss you. Till we meet again.

September 27, 2008

Just wated to say hi and that I think of you so often. MISS YOU.....

R-ville

April 24, 2008

Well last Friday was the kid's first official school dance, Spring Dance 2008. Chase met some of his classmates to take pictures at the High Point School; he sure is handsome. I am sure you are very proud of him and what a young man he has become. You are doing a great job looking down on him and your family. You are missed much down here but, your memories keep you alive and close to everyone's heart. Until next time...

April 6, 2008

I think of you so often and wish you were here to see Chase and how he is turning into a real good looking young man. See him at church and at Kaylin's and want to give him a big hug but remember that he would probably be embarsed by the gesture. Miss you lots.

Dana Wieberg

March 27, 2008

I realized that it has been 2 years now and as time flies by I can't help but think about Connie, Amy, Chase and Kevin. How hard the past two years have been on them. I just want to say, you have stayed strong even when you didn't think you would. Christy is so proud of all of you. It must really feel good to know that she was loved sooo much by so many. I hope each day is filled with memories and happiness as the years go on.
Your friend always Connie, Dana

March 27, 2008

It seems like after 2 years it wouldn't be as painful to think about you, but it still seems like just yesterday that the phone call came that changed everything. There are times when I swear I see you and I get ready to call your name, but then it all comes rushing back and I know it's not you. Love you and miss you. Till we meet again.

March 26, 2008

I can't believe it's been two years. I still think about you everyday. I just that you are looking over us all!

March 26, 2008

Well its been two years and still there is not a day that goes by that I don't wish you were here. Kevin looked at Kambry the other evening and said "your aunt Christy would just be having a fit over you," and I know you would. She says some of the funniest things. She looks at your picture all the time and calls you by name and says thats "Chase's mommy." Davin is such a big boy he just got tubes put in so hopefully it makes him feel better. Chase is doing really good in school he is making all A's and B's I know you would be so proud. He also just had his first communion. He is growing up so fast. Grandma is not doing very good she may be joining you soon, so watch for her. I know you are watching over us. We miss and love you so much.

March 13, 2008

was just thinking about you and wanted to say hi. you are always in my thoughts. I really cant believe it has almost been two years. It doesn't seem that long. There have been so many things that have happened and my first thought is oh my god i have to call christy and tell her and then reality hits and i realize i can't call you. but to this day I haven't been able to take your number out of my phone. well i miss you and talk to you again soon

December 21, 2007

just wanted to say Merry Christmas.

October 1, 2007

Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. Love you dearly.

September 18, 2007

Christy, I still remember that early morning like it was yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't wish we wouldn't have gone. Yet, I know you are far happier in Heaven than any of us will ever be here. Someday we will understand. You know, as I was reading my scriptures last night I pulled your picture out from between the pages and stared at it for the longest time. I'm trying to be happy...to remember the good times and not everything else. So, as your birthday approaches, I've been thinking about what I can do to celebrate your life and our friendship and all of the wonderful memories. You never could talk me into going to Herman for your birthday year after year. You used to get so mad at me for not wanting to go. I think that it's high time for me to make the trip.
I wish I could tell you how much I miss you...yet, I guess I know that you already know. Love ya girl.

September 5, 2007

Christy your an aunt again, this time you have your first nephew. He was born August 22nd and weighed 7 lbs 2 ozs and was 19 3/4 inches long and he is beautiful. We named him Davin Mekhi Roman Pickett. I know you were with us when he came into the world. I have heard several times since he has been born that when a baby smiles in his sleep they are talking to the angels. He smiles all the time so I know its you he's talking with. Kambry is the best big sister, I know you would be so proud of her and how big she is getting. Chase is doing good, he has been doing really well in his races on the 4 wheeler and he is close to getting his back flip down. We miss and love you so much.

August 10, 2007

Hi Christy. Just felt the need to say hi and ask you to watch over my Dad now that he has made the happy journey. Miss you both.

April 19, 2007

Christy we miss you so much. I think about you every day and wish you were still here. You are going to be an aunt again, this time it's a boy. I know you would be so thrilled. I'm glad you were with me when Kambry was born and cut her cord. Its something special that she and I will always have. Kambry can say your name and she got her first haircut yesterday, I know that was something you were looking forward to. Chase acts so grown, you would be so proud of him. We love you and know that you are watching over us.

R-ville, MO

April 2, 2007

A year has passed and it only seems like yesterday seeing you at school picking up Chase.It looked like Chase had a great bday party; alot of his friends were there.He is such a handsome young man.Baseball season is starting;I am sure he will do fine.You are very muched missed here.You will always remain in our hearts.

March 27, 2007

Well I can't believe it has been a year and I still think of you and the wonderful life you are missing out on. Saw Chase today and he is turning into a handsome young man. Wish you were here. MO

Cindy

March 27, 2007

I can't believe an entire year has passed. It seems like just the other day I was talking to you. There isn't a day that passes that I don't think about you. I miss you and know that you are watching over us all.

Vicky

March 26, 2007

I can't believe it's been a year. In a way it seems like a life time, but yet sometimes it seems like just yesterday I saw you and talked to you. I can still hear your voice, I can still hear "hey girl". I miss you so much, there's so many things I want to tell you about, but I guess your watching over all of us and all ready know all the things that are going on. Jacob still talks about you too. He told me the other day that he wishes someone could make you alive again. I do to. Love you and miss you. Till we meet again.

January 18, 2007

hi christy, it's me again. I miss you so much I keep having dreams about you and I wake up and all I want to do is go back to sleep so I can see you again. You are and will always be my bestfriend. I wish more than anything you could come back to us but I know you are in a better place and watching over each and every one of us. I love you very much and until we meet again. T

December 29, 2006

It's amazin how many friends keep coming back to visit. Christy I hope you had a Merry Christmas in Heaven as we all missed you dearly here. Everytime I see Chase, I think of you and how much there is you in him. I pray he continues to keep 'you' in him and we all know you are looking down on your sweet little boy, to direct him in the right path. I know your mom misses you alot as well as your brother and sister, not to mention your dad.
We will keep you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers as we all keep the memories alive.
Christy-you were an inspiration to everyone you seen or spoke to.
Happy New Year and God Bless!!

December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas in Heaven Christy!!

December 22, 2006

It is getting closer to Christmas each day and I know that Christy would be busy buying presents for her entire family and working hard in her new shop but instead God made her a Special Christmas Angel to watch over each and every one of us. Aren't we the lucky ones. Kevin and Chase I wish you a Blessed Christmas and remember that Special Angel is watching and loving you.

Client/Friend

October 13, 2006

I made my first trip to the cemetery today to place some fall flowers for Christy. Her family has made a beautiful memorial site; I was able to spot it immediately. Seems like it was only yesterday that we were laughing and talking together while she cut my hair. I miss her alot, as I know so many people do. I hope Kevin, Chase and her family are doing well. There is not a day that's gone by that I've not thought about Heaven's new angel.

Barbara Bickel

October 5, 2006

I've been thinking a lot about Christy, my great niece, especially on her October 1 birthday. We all missed her a lot this summer at her cousin Jason's wedding. She's in our thoughts.
Love, Barbara & Bill

September 27, 2006

It seems just like yesterday that Christy was cutting my hair and making plans for a wonderful trip to Florida with her famuly and was so excited about the wedding. She was happy that Chase was going to be there and share in the love. I will always miss her and her smile. Chase, I hope you are having a great school year and remember MOM is watching you each and every day. MO.

July 25, 2006

Here I am again just wanting to keep in touch somehow with Christy. Miss her every day and wish she was here to share in our lives. Chase never forget how very very much you were and are loved.

June 28, 2006

I keep returning here in hopes of finding some comfort in the words and thoughts that people have shared about Christy. I still miss her and Kevin give Chase a hug every night from his dear mom.

May 16, 2006

Kevin and Chase there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of Christy. She was a special person and I feel she is watching over you each and every day.

TRACIE WIEBERG

April 25, 2006

THE FAMILY OF CHRISTY:

CHRISTY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND SHE WAS THE BEST THING THAT EVERY HAPPENED TO ME AND ANYONE WHO MET HER. HER BRIGHT SMILE LIGHTS UP THE ROOM. I FEEL I AM A BETTER PERSON BY JUST KNOWING HER. I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HER AS MY SISTER AND YOU GUYS WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAMILY. I LOVE ALL OF YOU.

TRACIE

April 18, 2006

C...It's been over three weeks since I last saw you, yet it seems like yesterday. I cannot find the words to express how I feel about our friendship, but know that you will always be held close to my heart. I have complete faith that our friendship will go on forever. Love ya...D

Craig, Pam, Sydney & Jake Lepper

April 13, 2006

Connie and family:

We are truly sorry for your loss. The kids and I pray for you every night to find peace in this time of sadness.

Mark, Nina (Scurlock), Seth & Kelsie Kilson

April 10, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. May god be with you and your family threw this time of healing. Always know that you have a special angel watching over you.

RACHEL & CONNOR HADLEY

April 9, 2006

With our deepest sympathy, we have been thinking of all of you.

Scotty and Theresa Gerbes

April 7, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this tragic time. Christy touched so many lives and will be truly missed.

Tim and Sherri LePage

April 7, 2006

To Christy's family. We are so sorry for your loss. Christy was a wonderful, happy person. She always had a smile and she will be missed by many people. Please know how sad we are for you and will be praying for you.

Kipala Webb

April 7, 2006

Kevin, Chase and Family -

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. With our deepest sympathy, Leah and I have been thinking of all of you. May God watch over all of you and help you through your time of need.

Sheila (Schulte) Collins

April 7, 2006

Kenny, Connie, Amy, Justin, Kevin and Chase. I am deeply sorry for your lost, and sorry I could not be there to help in any way that I could. Christy was truly one of a kind, her smile would light up a room and her gust for life was amazing. Know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers, for God to give you strenght and lead you through the difficult times.

Janice Sloca

April 6, 2006

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Pistel and Davis family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Not only did Christie’s smile bring sunshine into the room it was contagious to all those around her. She touched the hearts of many and all that called her ‘friend’ are truly blessed to have known her. If you could measure a person’s life by the love they gave to their family and friends and the love they received from family and friends Christie’s life would be un-measurable. Her memory will live on forever by all those she has touched.

Paul, Janice and Shelley Sloca

April (Danuser) Mistler

April 6, 2006

I have not seen Christy since grade school, but I will never forget her smile. God bless you.

April 6, 2006

We are all praying for your family, you will never be forgotten, you touched so many lives....we love you forever!

Francis and Chera Paull and Family

April 6, 2006

Kevin, Chase and Family -

You have our heartfelt sympathy during this time of such tragic loss. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers as you face this challenging time.

Joyce Harkins

April 6, 2006

With our deepest sympathy, we have been thinking of all of you.

Joyce, Angel, Liza and Simon

Lora Crocker

April 6, 2006

Lora "Cissy" Crocker

Brandon Wysong

April 6, 2006

Christy is in my prayers

Heather Duffield

April 5, 2006

I never knew Christy personally, only knew of her and saw her at the gym from time to time. My mother and good friend knew her. I always thought she had a beautiful smile and was extremely saddened to hear of her passing and express my deepest sympathies.

April 5, 2006

Christy had an energy and smile like no other I know. She was such a great person and will be missed greatly. We are all thinking and praying for Kevin, Chase and the rest of the family through this difficult time. Keep her memories with you and even though she was taken too soon from us, know that Christy touched more lives than she could have ever known.

Holly Howard

April 5, 2006

Kevin, Chase, Family and Friends -

My thoughts and prayers are with you through this tragic time.

Donna Amos

April 5, 2006

Everyone is thinking of you all.

Vincent Owens

April 5, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with christy, and have known her for the last 12 years. I will miss her beautiful smile and energetic personality.

Zac Blanton

April 5, 2006

Truly going to miss you girl... you are, and always will be, dear to my heart! You will never be forgotten!

Shannon and Kimberly Smith

April 5, 2006

We will keep the Pistel and Davis family in our thoughts and prayers.

Tracy (Scheperle)Mauzy Chris Leroux & Boys

April 4, 2006

Kevin & Chase words do not express how sorry I am for your loss. Like my sister Christy Hass said God wanted Christy this early in life is to have a bright beautiful new hairdresser in heaven. You are in my family prayers

Tabatha Taube

April 4, 2006

I an very sorry for your families loss. Christy was a great person and always had a smile on her face that could brighten up anyones day. We will all miss her. She was a great person through and through.

Mark, Pam & Clayton Thompson

April 4, 2006

Kevin and Chase,

It is with heavy hearts we drive by your house everyday. We can't imagine the pain and sorrow. God speed in your recoveries! Clayton hopes to see Chase on the bus again soon!

Penny , Robert , Sammie Rustemeyer

April 4, 2006

To The Pistel Family,

We are truely sorry for the loss of Christy , only meeting her one time she was a very nice and pretty peson.

Lana, Jeff, Chelsea, and Kyrsten Dobson

April 4, 2006

Kevin & Chase ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God heal you and wrap his loving arms around you. Christy will be with you always in your heart and soul and as your guardian angel and nothing can erase the memories you have. She will also be remembered by everyone who knew her or saw her smile. God bless you and your family.

A saddened town

April 4, 2006

The Russellville Community has suffered a great loss yet we know God is very pleased to have such a special angel at his side. GOD BLESS YOU!

Sheila Kauffman

April 4, 2006

Kevin and Chase words do not express how sorry I am for your loss. I am able to say the last time I saw Christy she was very happy that her life was back on track. You are in my prayers.

Sheila (Wunderlich) Kauffman

Debbie & Monty

April 3, 2006

Kevin & Chase,

You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. To say "We are so sorry" just doesn't seem enough.

We pray that your family, friends, and the memories will help you through the days to follow.

Christy is and always will be with you and watching over you.

Please know that your loss is felt by so many.

Crystal & Paige Lamm and Justin Byrd

April 3, 2006

I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting and vacationing with Christy last year,in Florida. She was a great person...beautiful & kind. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, and know that she's in a better place, watching down over all of you.

Jill (Barnes) Wilson

April 3, 2006

I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to both the Pistel and Davis families.

George, Velma, Brit & Cody Bax

April 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to all of Kevin's and Christy's family. We are thinking of you all. Christy touched so many lives with her kindness and her cheery personality. She will be sorely missed. May God grant Kevin & Chase a speedy recovery and may He comfort you all during this time of sorrow. Connie, Chuck, Kenny, Justin & Amy - may your happy memories of Christy comfort you in a way none of us can. We love you and are here anytime you need us.

Chris, Liz, Paige & Jordan Russell

April 3, 2006

We would like to express our sincere sympathy to Kevin, Chase, Amy, Sha and the rest of the Davis and Pistal Families, You are in our hearts and prayers.

Diana and Joe Miller

April 2, 2006

Just wanting you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers every day. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you.

Roger and Nancy Thompson

April 2, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss and feel that Christy is in a much better place. Kevin and Chase know that you were her whole world and she was so excited to be reuninting as a family. Your family and Christy's family are in our prayers. If ever there was an angel Christy is one now. Roger and Nancy Thompson

Bill & Aloha Gerbes

April 1, 2006

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Davis and Pistel family. Christy will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can help with let us know.

Andy, Sharon & Josh Lage

April 1, 2006

Our prayers are with your whole family. May God watch over all of you and help you through your time of need. Christy is one of God's special angels now and will always be watching over all of you too.

April 1, 2006

I find great comfort in knowing that Christy is in heaven and she will forever be an angel, as she was here on earth. Christy's smile and her laugh along with her kindness was something I will miss forever. Christy was one of the greatest people I had the pleasure to meet and become friends with. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Kevin, Chase, Connie, Amy, Justin, and the rest of the Davis and Pistel families. Christy and her family will forever be in my prayers during this hard time and beyond. God Bless and remember that Christy will always be a guardian angel.

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