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Nelson Bishop Obituary
NELSON M. Age 74 of Howell, passed away at his home Saturday evening, April 9, 2016. Born on January 26, 1942 in Wyandotte, Michigan, he was the son of William H. and Mary K. (Ernest) Bishop. Formerly of Wyandotte, Nelson has resided in the Howell area since 1984. He was a 1960 graduate of Wyandotte's Roosevelt High School and was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam. Nelson was proud of the 40 years he had worked for Detroit Edison as a lineman and was a member of the American Legion Devereaux Post #141, Howell V.F.W. Post #3671, Vietnam Veterans Post #110, AmVets Post #362 and the International Society 173rd Airborne Brigade FOE Aerie 3607. Beloved husband of 35 years of Deborah A. (Milek) Bishop whom he married in West Palm Beach, Florida on August 29, 1980. Loving father of Dawn Russell, Troy Bishop, Kevin (Kate) Bishop and Kenneth (Natalya Aho) Bishop. Also survived by three grandsons, Zane, Fen and Odin and his brother, Keith Bishop. Memorial services will be held privately by his family. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice. Please sign the family's online guest book at
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April 15, 2016
Mrs. Bishop, we are so sorry for your loss. Nellie was a great friend to our dad, Pete Peterson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol and Keith Peterson, Howell, MI
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Jacky Meier
April 12, 2016
Deb,
I know you are at peace with the knowledge that Nels is no longer suffering and in pain. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. God bless!
The Staff of MacDonald's Funeral Home
April 12, 2016
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