John Bristol

John Bristol passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, October 26, 2020. John was born in Des Moines, IA to Robert Bristol and Annabelle Saville. John received his BA from Iowa State University’s School of Landscape Architecture. He then served his country in the U.S. Army for four years including a tour in Vietnam. After discharge, he worked for the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management with his career spanning 35 years. John’s major work for the federal government was to promote and protect proper recreational use of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the northern part of New Mexico. His influence in land use planning can be seen in the facilities development and use of areas such as the Rio Grande Gorge, El Malpais, Ignacio Chavez Mesa, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks and many other areas throughout northern New Mexico. The influence of his exceptional work will be seen and enjoyed by local citizens and visiting public for many years to come. John was a kind, gentle, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will lovingly be remembered by his wife Pat; his two children, Phil and Valerie (Paul); his brother Alan (Peggy), brothers-in-law Vincent and Tito, and sister-in-law Virginia and their spouses. He is also survived by his beloved granddaughter, whom he adored and had a special place in his heart for, as well as his many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Emilio and Angelica. Memorial services will be held on Thursday November 12, 2020 at Daniels Family Funeral Services. Due to State Covid restrictions services will be limited to immediate family members. Memorial Services will be live streamed on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. by pressing the link below.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the charity of one’s choice.