Jane Kibler Bristoll

Jane Kibler Bristoll, “Jerry,” 92, of Chestertown, MD, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at her residence at Heron Point of Chestertown. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas “Coach” Kibler and Bessie Perry Kibler. Her husband of 63 years, Harrison Charles “Jim” Bristoll passed in January 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Perry Bristoll Stephenson of Dallas, TX, and Jane Bristoll Short and her son-in-law Luke Short, both of Fort Lauderdale FL. Her dear brother, John Thomas “Jack” Kibler, Jr. predeceased her. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Jerry as she was known to friends and family was a lifelong resident of Chestertown and Kent County where she grew up. She attended St Margaret’s in Tappahannock, VA, graduating in 1946 and then went on to graduate from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education. She began her impactful career as a physical education teacher first at The Madeira School outside of Washington, DC, and later at Chestertown Middle School where a generation of students became familiar with the term “tenni pumps.” Jerry’s greatest passion was her family. Her childhood was spent in close proximity to her aunts and uncles allowing cherished lifelong bonds to be established with her many cousins. Her dedication and devotion to her family was well-known to all who knew Jerry. Her career in physical education sparked a love of sports including her father’s passion for baseball as well as her own love for tennis. Jerry also showed a strong love for country. The loss of her brother Jack in World War II instilled a lifelong sense of patriotism reflected in her love of parades and of hymns such as America the Beautiful. Another constant in her life was Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Chestertown where she was long-term member and derived great joy and peace in attending regularly. Due to COVID restrictions, a small private service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church for immediate family. A larger Celebration of Life will be planned for later. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church or the Kent County Humane Society.