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Lowry Bishop Obituary
June 23, 1934 - April 10, 2020
Lowry Francis Bishop, 85, of Fruita, died peacefully on April 10, 2020.
Lowry was born and raised in Hinckley, Utah. Heber and Vera Bishop had ten children. Lowry was their eighth child. Growing up, he was an Eagle Scout, and played on basketball, football, and baseball high school teams. Lowry graduated from Snow College in 1954, where he played football, baseball and tennis. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1955-1958 in Hong Kong. After his mission he married Marie Hansen in the St. George, Utah temple in 1960, and later graduated from BYU.
He spent the next 31 years at FMHS, where he taught history, social studies, and P.E. He also coached football, basketball, baseball, and tennis. In addition, he taught early morning seminary for the church and served as Bishop and a counselor in the stake presidency. Wherever he served, he touched and blessed the lives of others. In 1992, Lowry and Marie served as life-style missionaries from BYU and taught English at the Shandong Teacher's University in Jinan, China. They loved the Chinese students so much that they completed four years of teaching there. Lowry's greatest success has been his love for God and family.
Lowry is survived by his dear wife, Marie; sisters, Vera Louise Carling and Sylvia Miller; daughters, Lisa (Scott) Cleghorn, and Tanya (Mike) Lytle; son, Todd (Tammy) Bishop, along with his 22 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death earlier this year by son, Michael (Tracy) Bishop of Mack, CO.
His graveside service was held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alvis F Goolsby
April 5, 2022
I´ll always remember him as a kind he the Soul. He was Bishop in Fruita when I served as a missionary there. Loved him and his wife.
Gary and peggy Murphy
April 19, 2020
What a special friend bro bishop was to me and my family. Always a kind word and praise whether you deserved it or not. No one I know emulated the savior and his teachings better than Lowry did. And Marie wasn't a step behind. Our deepest condolences to their family.
Eric Royer
April 18, 2020
I first met President Bishop a week after our family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have the honor of getting a ride to my first Father and Sons outing with he and his son. He also taught school with my mom in Fruita and we have been friends since that time. It is at times like this that it is good to be a member of the Church and know of our Heavenly Fathers Plan of Salvation.
Roger 1967
April 16, 2020
Rest In Peace. Condolences to the family
April 16, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Coach Bishop's family. He was a wonderful Coach and teacher, always showing by example what it meant to be a truly good person. I will always remember his humor and kind smile.
Steve Sommers
Julie-Anne
April 16, 2020
What a wonderful man! I will always remember his warm smile and loving heart. He made you feel important every time you talked with him.
Larry Stutler
April 16, 2020
Mr. Bishop was a great teacher and coach. More than anything he embodied the fact that kindness matters.
Miranda (Bourg)
April 15, 2020
I grew up knowing the Bishops, Mr Bishop couched my dad in sports, and Mrs Bishop was my Kindergarten teacher, and Mr Bishop was my high school pe teacher. He was a great man and will be greatly missed!!
April 15, 2020
RIP Mr. Bishop you were one of the kindest teachers Fruita High School ever had. Condolences to his family for their loss.
Sydney Paris
April 15, 2020
Marie, and all your family, The world lost one of the best people in it. My love to you Marie.
Regina Adams-Bidwell
April 15, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many fond memories from growing up next to your family. Lowry was a very kind man and a wonderful neighbor. My condolences to Marie and family.
Becky Bernal
April 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mr. Bishop's passing. He was always so welcoming and kind; the epitome of what a good Christian man should be. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Bishop family during this difficult time.
Alvis F Goolsby
April 15, 2020
Rest In Peace my friend. What a good good man. He was kind and gentle and had compass for all. It was an honor to be a young missionary serving as he served as Bishop in Fruita. My condolences to his Family and Friends.
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