1952
Larsh
2006
Larsh Kellogg Bristol
May 2, 1952 — August 11, 2006
Larsh K. Bristol, 54, of Waukon, IA, died in an automobile accident late Friday night, August 11, 2006, near his Mississippi River home at Heytman's Landing, rural Lansing, IA. Friends may gather and greet Larsh's family from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, August 18th and there will be a time to share memories and stories of his life at 7:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon, IA. A Larsh Bristol Memorial Fund has been established.
Larsh Kellogg Bristol was born on May 2, 1952 in Waukon, IA, the son of James D. and Jeanne "Kelly" (Kellogg) Bristol. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1970 and attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie where he received a degree in journalism in 1974. Larsh's career in journalism and photography began as a cub reporter on the daily newspaper in Las Vegas, NV and morphed into one huge exciting adventure. These are just a few of the highlights: mountain ski rescues in the Teton Mountains while working on the paper in Jackson, WY; starting a local newspaper and photography studio higher up the mountains in Alpine, WY; jumping (with skis on) from helicopters with dynamite in his backpack in the search for oil deposits in the mountains and then skiing quickly down the slopes ahead of the resulting explosions; river adventure outfitter on the Snake River; living in the bunkhouse and riding with Wyoming cowboys to round up the immense herds of free-ranging cattle around Sheridan, WY; opening another photography studio and gallery in Sheridan; eventually leaving the wild west for his abiding love of the rivers, woods, bluffs, fields and vistas of Northeast Iowa and the entire Upper Mississippi River Valley.
He continued his photography career and photo essays, beautifully illustrated in his books, "Iowa, Simply Beautiful", "Iowa, Simply Beautiful II" and "Iowa Impressions". His love of the natural artistry of light and texture and natural forms was legendary among all who saw his work.
But he also continued his life of many interests and high adventure. Motorcycling, kayaking, playing golf and raising horses on his farm in Waukon were just a few of his interests, as well as trips to Belize and Guatemala, documenting the residents there and the beauty of their civilizations.
His zest for life and all of life's experiences shared with others through his camera lenses and through his charm and laughter earned him the friendship of people around the country and the respect of all of his colleagues.
Survivors include his father, James D. Bristol of Waukon; his sister, Kappy K. Bristol of Los Angeles, CA; and cousins David and Rob Miller of Evansville, IN, Bill Seiler of McPherson KS, Jim Seiler of Overland Park, KS and Paul L. Kellogg of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his mother Kelly, who died in 1995.
Larsh Kellogg Bristol was born on May 2, 1952 in Waukon, IA, the son of James D. and Jeanne "Kelly" (Kellogg) Bristol. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1970 and attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie where he received a degree in journalism in 1974. Larsh's career in journalism and photography began as a cub reporter on the daily newspaper in Las Vegas, NV and morphed into one huge exciting adventure. These are just a few of the highlights: mountain ski rescues in the Teton Mountains while working on the paper in Jackson, WY; starting a local newspaper and photography studio higher up the mountains in Alpine, WY; jumping (with skis on) from helicopters with dynamite in his backpack in the search for oil deposits in the mountains and then skiing quickly down the slopes ahead of the resulting explosions; river adventure outfitter on the Snake River; living in the bunkhouse and riding with Wyoming cowboys to round up the immense herds of free-ranging cattle around Sheridan, WY; opening another photography studio and gallery in Sheridan; eventually leaving the wild west for his abiding love of the rivers, woods, bluffs, fields and vistas of Northeast Iowa and the entire Upper Mississippi River Valley.
He continued his photography career and photo essays, beautifully illustrated in his books, "Iowa, Simply Beautiful", "Iowa, Simply Beautiful II" and "Iowa Impressions". His love of the natural artistry of light and texture and natural forms was legendary among all who saw his work.
But he also continued his life of many interests and high adventure. Motorcycling, kayaking, playing golf and raising horses on his farm in Waukon were just a few of his interests, as well as trips to Belize and Guatemala, documenting the residents there and the beauty of their civilizations.
His zest for life and all of life's experiences shared with others through his camera lenses and through his charm and laughter earned him the friendship of people around the country and the respect of all of his colleagues.
Survivors include his father, James D. Bristol of Waukon; his sister, Kappy K. Bristol of Los Angeles, CA; and cousins David and Rob Miller of Evansville, IN, Bill Seiler of McPherson KS, Jim Seiler of Overland Park, KS and Paul L. Kellogg of Las Vegas, NV. He is preceded in death by his mother Kelly, who died in 1995.
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