John Hugh Bristow

John H. Bristow

August 28, 1952 – February 9, 2023

Carmichael, California

Born in Turlock, California, John H. Bristow, age 70, of Carmichael, California, passed away on February 9, 2023, with his loved ones by his side due to complications of a stroke. He is preceded in death by parents, Richard A. and Rosemary Bristow. He is survived by his wife, Diane, his daughters, Lauren (Jeremy) and Alana (Matthew), grandchildren Aaron (11) and Hailey (6), siblings Richard (Sue) Bristow and Lori Haycock, brother-in-law to Lynn Reeves (Jim) and Ron Rinden, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He proudly served the California State Senate for 30 years and continued to serve the community with the Carmichael Elks. He enjoyed watching Nascar, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his favorite National News Channel. He will always be remembered by his great sense of humor and his love for playing the harmonica while enjoying country music.

A funeral mass will be held on March 2, 2023, at Presentation Church located at 4123 Robertson Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821 at 11AM. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Carmichael Elks Lodge located at 5631 Cypress Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Elks National Foundation ( elks.org ),

Carmichael Lodge #2103.