Beth D. Bristol

Beth D. Bristol, 86, died in her home of natural causes while under hospice care on November 26, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of the Rev. Oscar L. Grauberger and Marie Ruth Heist Grauberger, and was predeceased by her brothers Bruce and Larry, and son, Terry. She is survived by her daughter, Julie 64, and grandchildren Audrey, Benjamin, Christine, and Taylor.

Beth was married in 5/1957 to Donald C. Bristol, 4/20/1939 -9/16/2025, and Iived in Colorado, New York, Oklahoma, California, and Pennsylvania. She contributed greatly to each community through church and family.

In San Diego, she worked in marketing and as a realtor, while growing award winning roses in the San Diego Rose Society. She played tennis, enjoyed the beaches, and attended Terry's and Julie's multiple school activities. During her time in Reading, PA, she was VP of marketing for the Reading Symphony Orchestra, served on the board of The Children's Home, an organization for at risk children and teenagers, and introduced, conducted training, and implemented Stephen's Ministry program at Atonement Lutheran Church. After divorce in 1996, she spent time with grandkids and traveled.

Beth will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her beautiful smile, her care and compassion, her intelligence, courage, and her faith. A memorial service will be held on January 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., at First United Church of Loveland, 533 Grant Ave., Loveland, CO 80537.