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John Bristow Obituary

BRISTOW, JOHN C. May 30, 1938 to July 23, 2005 John C. Bristow, 67, of Chula Vista died July 23 after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. His love of life and sense of humor will be missed, but they will live on in each of us. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sara; sons, Mike (Teri) and Johnie (Tracey); six grandchildren, Danielle, Jessica, Ross, Matthew, Cole and Lane; and his mother Nell. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 27, 2005.

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Ralph Mastro

August 2, 2005

I enjoyed working with John at SDGE. We will all miss him

Pamela Rojas

July 31, 2005

Sara, Mike, Johnie,

My thoughts are with you at this time. John was a wonderful man. And I know he lived a wonderful life.

Tony & Sandy Valdez

July 28, 2005

We extend our deepest condolances. God Bless each of you during this very difficult time.

Jimmy Santanen

July 28, 2005

As a kid growing up we new him as Mr Bristow. He always listen to us and then gave me his advise. We will miss him every much.

Jimmy

John Koch

July 27, 2005

Sara ~~



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



John and Paula Koch

Bill and Dot Jarboe

July 27, 2005

Sara, It has been a pleasure knowing two special people, you and John. John was my big helper in bowling. He would give me the best advice. I will never forget him. We will remember him each time we look at the paintings you did for us.

John & Mary Santanen

July 27, 2005

Mary and I will always remember John our travel buddy, the four of us did a lot of that together, if you wanted him to stop to take a picture,he would stop for thirty seconds and no longer and want to get back on the road again.

We have so many fond memmories of our good times together. He will be missed.

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