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A Vigil prayer service will take place on Sunday, October 6th at 4:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Palmer. The funeral mass and reception will be on Monday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m., also at St. Michael's.
Tom and his wife Kathy moved in 1972 to Alaska and established a business at the Palmer airport in 1976, Nugget Aviation. He also worked for Era Aviation and Reeves Aviation for a few years. A native of California, Tom served in the Navy as a jet and helicopter mechanic and got to travel all over the world.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; his five children: Steven Bishop, Deanna and Rajvinder Singh, Karen and Erick Cordero, Mark Bishop and John and Brandy Bishop, along with his 8 loving grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Ken Bishop and Tim Bishop of Colorado and Barbara Mangione of California, and many nieces and nephews.
Tom is remembered by his family as an avid story teller, a Hershey chocolate bar aficionado, but always a man of faith, a loving father and grandfather. Tom was always willing to volunteer to help a friend and others in need.
In lieu of flowers, friends can donate to Tom's favorite charities Covenant House and the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. There will be a giving tree at the church for donations in honor of Tom.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Karen and Erick Cordero.
Ernie Keener
December 19, 2024
I sent you a message????
Don´t know if it went to you??
Ernie Keener
Ernie Keener
December 19, 2024
Hi
Kathy and Steven and family!
Joel Hard
October 26, 2013
Kathy,
I learned only today of Tom's death and I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom was a good man in the truest meaning of that description. Honest, giving and always thinking of others. I'll miss him very much.
Barbara Bishop
October 11, 2013
Tom will be very missed but the way he lived his life is a model for all of us: Live the life you love and Love the life you live. Tom certainly enjoyed everyday of his life.
Mary Lou Pursley
October 11, 2013
Dear Kathy and family, With each day we think of you and the great loss you are bearing. God bless, comfort and sustain all of you. We fondly remember the great Tom/Fr. Kelley stories my beloved brother Jim often told us. Keeping you ever in our prayers. Love, Mary Lou, Bob and Jimmy
Maria Berggren
October 8, 2013
Dear Kathy and Deanna
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember the warmth you and Tom showed me in my year abroad. Dee, you had an awsome dad!
Thinking you, Love Maria
Molly Corbett (Gorman)
October 8, 2013
I've been trying to think of some words to offer, other than the obligatory 'Like' on Facebook. I didn't know Tom personally very well; rather I knew of him more as a staple ingredient at St. Michael's...always there, just not right in the forefront. He was a dad - one of the many parental figures contributing to that community. I did know his kids and spent countless hours growing up with them in school and in youth group. If Tom's remarkability can be evidenced anywhere, it is in his children. I know them to be kindhearted, hardworking, compassionate and supportive and I wish them comfort during the days and years ahead.
Sarah Metzler Hogan
October 8, 2013
To the whole Bishop clan, upon these shores and beyond: I always thought of Tom as a second father, a pillar of faith whose dedication to his family and those close to him was unending. I count myself blessed to have flown with him - a life-long passion that he shared so freely. My memory of Tom from my youth is the man of quiet reserve who could "discipline" with a stern look and hug you with his eyes. A true gem. He lives on in each of you, and those, near and far, that will continue to hold his memory as one of the best men they have ever known. Prayers and blessing to all -
Annie & Greg Bill
October 8, 2013
Dear Kathy & Family:
As Archbishop Hurley said last night, we are all connected by the love that we share. It has been an honor to have known Tom and to have been connected with him, through our families, over the years. The connection will continue, I am sure, regardless of where our paths take each of us.
Karen & Dennis Holcombe
October 8, 2013
Dear Kathy and family,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved Tom. Our hearts are broken for all of you. We were thinking of you all yesterday and wishing we could have been there for his funeral mass. Thoughts, prayers and lots of hugs to all of you.
Diana Titus
October 8, 2013
Dear Katherine and family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Tom was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by many people. I pray that God will comfort you and bring you peace.
With Love and Blessings,
Jacque & Jim Briskey
October 8, 2013
Although we couldn't be with you to share your grief, our prayers are with you. May God strengthen you and give you peace.
October 8, 2013
Sending LOVE across the airwaves to you and your family, Kathy. LOVE has no boundaries.May Tom rest in peace. K.Summers
Marcia Shelhamer
October 8, 2013
Terry and I are praying for all of you. So sorry we could not make the trip to AK to be with you at this time, but know we were there in spirit and prayer.
Maureen O'Neill
October 7, 2013
My thoughts and payers are with all of you. Be good to yourselves during this time of grief.
James Ivey (MD)
October 5, 2013
Tom, my airplane mechanic, who also helped me with airplane purchase. I am shocked, and I offer my prayers for a fine man.
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