Grace's obituary
Grace Marie Lang Bristol, 95yrs
April 8, 1923-Feb 28, 2019
Grace was born to Christian & Missionary Alliance missionary parents, Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang, in South China. She lived in China, until 1941 (WWII), when she boarded the last ship bound for the U.S. Grace graduated, in 1945, from The Missionary Training Institute (now known as Nyack College). Grace wanted to go back to China to serve as a missionary. She did her training in the Ozark Mtns, AR, and post graduate work at MTI, but due to health issues was unable to go as a missionary. She said, God wanted her obedience. Grace met Allan E. Bristol at Church, in Nyack, NY. Their dates were to the Billy Graham Crusade in NYC, resulting in their marriage, Jan 11, 1958. In 1960, Grace and family moved to Westfield, MA; and planted a C&MA church there. In 1968, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL., where they were active in their neighborhood, Dean Park Historic District; and their church, the First Alliance Church of Fort Myers (later renamed Christ Community Church). When Evangelical Christian School was started in 1973, Grace was the first teacher hired, and she became a well loved and respected kindergarten teacher there for 19 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband Al passed, July 14, 2003. Grace homeschooled two of her grandchildren, Taylor and Daniel Bristol, through 2nd grade. Grace went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang; her husband Allan Eastman Bristol; brother Robert Lang; sister-in-laws & spouses: Grace & Earl Dandy; Geraldine & George Chilton; Joyce Peramba; brother-in-law, Charles Bristol; and nephew, Todd Peramba. Grace was survived by her sister, Ruth H. Lang; son & daughter-in-law, Allan David & Lynn Cody Bristol; daughter Kerry Grace Bristol; Sister-in-law, Ruth F. Lang; Sister-in-law, Fran Curran; Grandchildren: Taylor and Daniel Bristol, Shawn & Eric Chase, Nathan & Jonathan George; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Please send memorial donations to Envision Atlanta 1714 Willard Way Snellville, GA 30078 Memo: Children's Ministry, Grace Bristol Memorial. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Jan 12th 2020 at 4PM. Christ Community Church of Ft Myers, 4050 Colonial Blvd. Rev. Jim Peterson Officiating. Private Interment will take place at Ft Myers Memorial Gardens.
Grace Marie Lang Bristol, 95yrs
April 8, 1923-Feb 28, 2019
Grace was born to Christian & Missionary Alliance missionary parents, Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang, in South China. She lived in China, until 1941 (WWII), when she boarded the last ship bound for the U.S. Grace graduated, in 1945, from The Missionary Training Institute (now known as Nyack College). Grace wanted to go back to China to serve as a missionary. She did her training in the Ozark Mtns, AR, and post graduate work at MTI, but due to health issues was unable to go as a missionary. She said, God wanted her obedience. Grace met Allan E. Bristol at Church, in Nyack, NY. Their dates were to the Billy Graham Crusade in NYC, resulting in their marriage, Jan 11, 1958. In 1960, Grace and family moved to Westfield, MA; and planted a C&MA church there. In 1968, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL., where they were active in their neighborhood, Dean Park Historic District; and their church, the First Alliance Church of Fort Myers (later renamed Christ Community Church). When Evangelical Christian School was started in 1973, Grace was the first teacher hired, and she became a well loved and respected kindergarten teacher there for 19 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband Al passed, July 14, 2003. Grace homeschooled two of her grandchildren, Taylor and Daniel Bristol, through 2nd grade. Grace went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang; her husband Allan Eastman Bristol; brother Robert Lang; sister-in-laws & spouses: Grace & Earl Dandy; Geraldine & George Chilton; Joyce Peramba; brother-in-law, Charles Bristol; and nephew, Todd Peramba. Grace was survived by her sister, Ruth H. Lang; son & daughter-in-law, Allan David & Lynn Cody Bristol; daughter Kerry Grace Bristol; Sister-in-law, Ruth F. Lang; Sister-in-law, Fran Curran; Grandchildren: Taylor and Daniel Bristol, Shawn & Eric Chase, Nathan & Jonathan George; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Please send memorial donations to Envision Atlanta 1714 Willard Way Snellville, GA 30078 Memo: Children's Ministry, Grace Bristol Memorial. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Jan 12th 2020 at 4PM. Christ Community Church of Ft Myers, 4050 Colonial Blvd. Rev. Jim Peterson Officiating. Private Interment will take place at Ft Myers Memorial Gardens.
Grace's obituary
Grace Marie Lang Bristol, 95yrs
April 8, 1923-Feb 28, 2019
Grace was born to Christian & Missionary Alliance missionary parents, Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang, in South China. She lived in China, until 1941 (WWII), when she boarded the last ship bound for the U.S. Grace graduated, in 1945, from The Missionary Training Institute (now known as Nyack College). Grace wanted to go back to China to serve as a missionary. She did her training in the Ozark Mtns, AR, and post graduate work at MTI, but due to health issues was unable to go as a missionary. She said, God wanted her obedience. Grace met Allan E. Bristol at Church, in Nyack, NY. Their dates were to the Billy Graham Crusade in NYC, resulting in their marriage, Jan 11, 1958. In 1960, Grace and family moved to Westfield, MA; and planted a C&MA church there. In 1968, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL., where they were active in their neighborhood, Dean Park Historic District; and their church, the First Alliance Church of Fort Myers (later renamed Christ Community Church). When Evangelical Christian School was started in 1973, Grace was the first teacher hired, and she became a well loved and respected kindergarten teacher there for 19 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband Al passed, July 14, 2003. Grace homeschooled two of her grandchildren, Taylor and Daniel Bristol, through 2nd grade. Grace went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang; her husband Allan Eastman Bristol; brother Robert Lang; sister-in-laws & spouses: Grace & Earl Dandy; Geraldine & George Chilton; Joyce Peramba; brother-in-law, Charles Bristol; and nephew, Todd Peramba. Grace was survived by her sister, Ruth H. Lang; son & daughter-in-law, Allan David & Lynn Cody Bristol; daughter Kerry Grace Bristol; Sister-in-law, Ruth F. Lang; Sister-in-law, Fran Curran; Grandchildren: Taylor and Daniel Bristol, Shawn & Eric Chase, Nathan & Jonathan George; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Please send memorial donations to Envision Atlanta 1714 Willard Way Snellville, GA 30078 Memo: Children's Ministry, Grace Bristol Memorial. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Jan 12th 2020 at 4PM. Christ Community Church of Ft Myers, 4050 Colonial Blvd. Rev. Jim Peterson Officiating. Private Interment will take place at Ft Myers Memorial Gardens.
Grace Marie Lang Bristol, 95yrs
April 8, 1923-Feb 28, 2019
Grace was born to Christian & Missionary Alliance missionary parents, Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang, in South China. She lived in China, until 1941 (WWII), when she boarded the last ship bound for the U.S. Grace graduated, in 1945, from The Missionary Training Institute (now known as Nyack College). Grace wanted to go back to China to serve as a missionary. She did her training in the Ozark Mtns, AR, and post graduate work at MTI, but due to health issues was unable to go as a missionary. She said, God wanted her obedience. Grace met Allan E. Bristol at Church, in Nyack, NY. Their dates were to the Billy Graham Crusade in NYC, resulting in their marriage, Jan 11, 1958. In 1960, Grace and family moved to Westfield, MA; and planted a C&MA church there. In 1968, the family moved to Fort Myers, FL., where they were active in their neighborhood, Dean Park Historic District; and their church, the First Alliance Church of Fort Myers (later renamed Christ Community Church). When Evangelical Christian School was started in 1973, Grace was the first teacher hired, and she became a well loved and respected kindergarten teacher there for 19 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband Al passed, July 14, 2003. Grace homeschooled two of her grandchildren, Taylor and Daniel Bristol, through 2nd grade. Grace went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 28, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents Rev. Harry & Agnes Lang; her husband Allan Eastman Bristol; brother Robert Lang; sister-in-laws & spouses: Grace & Earl Dandy; Geraldine & George Chilton; Joyce Peramba; brother-in-law, Charles Bristol; and nephew, Todd Peramba. Grace was survived by her sister, Ruth H. Lang; son & daughter-in-law, Allan David & Lynn Cody Bristol; daughter Kerry Grace Bristol; Sister-in-law, Ruth F. Lang; Sister-in-law, Fran Curran; Grandchildren: Taylor and Daniel Bristol, Shawn & Eric Chase, Nathan & Jonathan George; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Please send memorial donations to Envision Atlanta 1714 Willard Way Snellville, GA 30078 Memo: Children's Ministry, Grace Bristol Memorial. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Jan 12th 2020 at 4PM. Christ Community Church of Ft Myers, 4050 Colonial Blvd. Rev. Jim Peterson Officiating. Private Interment will take place at Ft Myers Memorial Gardens.
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