James Caleb Bristow

James Bristow Obituary

James Caleb Bristow a native of Vallejo, CA and resident of Redding passed away on July 27, 2009. He was born October 30, 1955. James "Jim" enjoyed being a volleyball official as well as a baseball umpire. The one thing he enjoyed the most was playing Santa Claus at the Mt. Shasta Mall. He especially enjoyed pet night.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Twila and his brother, Richard Bristow. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Bristow and daughter, Krystina, father Francis Bristow, sister, Carol Tierney, her husband Mike, uncle, Gayland Bristow, father in law, Clarence Miller, brother in law John Leonard Miller, his wife Phyllis, sister in law, Charlene Farnsworth, her husband, Bob, brother in law, Robert Miller, sister in law Mary Hostick, her husband Russ, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at McDonalds Chapel, 1275 Continental St., Redding, CA, on Friday July 31, 2009 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Saturday August 1, 2009 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Twin View Church. A private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Twin View Church's "Feed the Kids" will be appreciated, 621 Twin View Blvd., Redding, CA 96003.

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Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Jul. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bristow

13 Entries

Beth Wood

August 20, 2009

Kathy I am so sorry about Jim, I did not know until your call. I hope that you are comforted by the joy he brought too so many children over the years, including mine. Each holiday he will be remembered as I have many years of photos that come out each season with him and my boys, he will have a place in our hearts for years to come. I know he will be missed and I know there are so many families that looked forward to their annual visit, he will be truly missed by all of us at Mt Shasta Mall. May you and Kristina find peace in your faith and comfort in your memories.

Dale & Terry Chastagner

August 4, 2009

Kathy and Krystina, we are so sorry that we could not be there on Saturday, we really wanted to be there for the two of you but Dale's work commitments kept us away. Jim always held a special place in our hearts as do the 2 of you. We love you and will miss Jim more than you know. We pray that God surrounds you both in His comfort.

Sue Gray (Schwalbe)

August 3, 2009

I was fortunate to know Jim in high school. He always had such a wonderful smile and great sense of humor. A few years ago I literally ran into him in the Mall when he was Santa! I didn't know it was him at the time, but later laughed, because it's such a small world! I will miss you Jim.

Rick and Sharon Cordon

August 3, 2009

Kathy, our prayers for God's amazing comfort are with you and Krystina. I know many years have passed since we were all together during our college years, but we definitely have some wonderful memories of Jim. God bless,

Sheri Dixon

August 2, 2009

Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sad to have only known you and Jim (Santa)since his stay at Norcal Rehab. We had fun kidding with Jim and listening to his jokes. He was a lucky man to have had you by his side, with your amazing strength to see him through.May god bless you and hel you find comfort at this time.

Linda & Bob Bridges

August 2, 2009

Kathy - I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! He was a good friend of mine from high school and college days. Please accept my love and know that Jim will hold a pleasant memory in my heart. Any time I have thought of him in the last 30+ years, I smile! He just kind of does that to people!

With our love,

Nicole

July 30, 2009

Was so glad to have met Jim, although it was in his last weeks. I will always remember him now that I know he is the Santa in the Christmas pictures with my kids. And to Kathy, you were so strong for Jim's sake and he was lucky to have someone like you.

Shirley Bauer

July 30, 2009

To Jim's family,
I didn't know Jim but I do know Francis through my friend Bill Whipple. I'm sure that Jim was just as honorable and as kind as his dad is. I am very sorry for your loss. May the love of friends give you comfort and the love of God give you peace of mind.
With deepest sympathy,

Don & Garnet Van Buskirk

July 30, 2009

Jim's Family: Jim was well loved. Don and I will miss his humor and friendship. No more pain my friend.

July 30, 2009

I was very sad to hear about Jimmy. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with Twila and Richard. He will be missed.
Deanna Bade (Poe)

Leisa Bramblett

July 30, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He was a warm, compassionate person. Whenever we ran into each other over the years it was like we had just talked yesterday. Jim touched so many peoples lives, he had a smile and kind word for all. My family and I especially looked forward to seeing "Santa" at the mall, it was an honor to have him call us by name and watch the wonder on the kids faces...
My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy, Krystina, and all of the Bristow family.

Don Spurgeon

July 30, 2009

Sorry to hear about Jim. I will add his name to the Central Valley High School Alumni Association Memorial Web page at CVSH.GWUSD.org

May God Bless and Support you at this time.

Don Spurgeon and the CVHS Alumni Board

Michael Poe

July 30, 2009

To all the James Bristow Faimly, I am deeply sorry to read of Jimmy's passing. He was just a very kind person. It has just been over a year that he spent the day at my Father's funeral with me and our family. We talked about getting together in the near future. I know I will see him again.

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