Donald C. Bristol
OBITUARY
Donald Charles Bristol, 86, of Wernersville, passed away on September 14, 2025. He was the son of Hazel and Frank Bristol of Berthoud, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Christine, his daughter Julie of Loveland, CO, and four grandchildren (Audrey and Benjamin Bristol-Evans of Doylestown, PA; Christine wife of Gustavo Munoz and Taylor Bristol all of Phoenix, AZ). He was pre-deceased by his son Terry of Phoenix, AZ. Don was born in Berthoud, Colorado, in April 1939.
He graduated from Berthoud High School in 1957 and Colorado State University in 1962 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and pursued graduate studies at Denver University.
In his retirement, Don enjoyed reading, gardening, home improvement projects, cooking and watercolor and acrylic painting.
Donald’s full obituary and story will be shared on www.beanfuneralhomes.com
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 29, at 2:00 PM in Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, PA 19608. A Visitation will be held on Monday, from 1:00PM to 2:00 PM.
Donations can be made to The Reading Public Museum, 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611 or Berks Encore, 40 North 9th Street, Reading, PA 19601.
The family would like to thank the staff of Tower Health Rehabilitation, Phoebe Berks Health Center, Heartland Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their care, compassion, and dedication during Don’s illness. Online guestbook and condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com