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Dan Bishop Obituary

BISHOP Our dear friend, beloved husband and father, Dan Bishop, passed on peacefully Thursday morning, December 9, 2004, in Mesa, AZ. Dan loved his job as State Representative for the 38th District of Missouri. He worked tirelessly to protect the citizens of his district and strongly supported children and public education. Serving others has always been his love. He began his public service career as city councilman and mayor of Gladstone, MO. Dan focused on public safety and neighborhood issues, including the new fire station. He was elected to his first term as State Representative and reelected in November of this year. He was also elected twice by his colleagues as Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus. Dan has always lived in the Gladstone/Kansas City, North area. He has loved the community and has dedicated his life to serving Northland citizens. He was Student Body President at Oak Park High School, where he graduated in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Westminster College in 1991, his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in 1995, his Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Missouri in Kansas City in 2003. Dan gave outstanding service to the community that gave him so much. He has served numerous organizations: Gladstone Rotary Club (Program Chair and President), Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce; Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce; Democratic Central Committee, Assistance League of Kansas City (Advisory Board), Native Sons of Kansas City; Regional Transit Alliance, Clay County Bar Association. He was a member of Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Allyson; two sons, Benjamin Paul and Luke George; sister, Debbie Branch of Ft. Worth, TX; two brothers, Frederick of Mesa, AZ, Clayton of Franklin, TX, grandmother, Thelma Hicks of Mesa, AZ; two aunts and an uncle, Terry Busch Peggy and Cy Carney, of Mesa, AZ. The family has requested no flowers. Please send memorial gifts to Dan Bishop's Children Education Fund at Country Club Bank, Attention Gail Edwards, 11181 Overbrook Rd., Leawood, KS 66211. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, December 14, 3 p.m., at Northland Cathedral, 101 N.W. 99th St., Kansas City, MO.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Dan Bishop

24 Entries

Scott Lute

October 18, 2022

I had Dan in a class in grade school when they combined 1st graders (me) and 2nd graders (Dan) in one class at Linden East. For some reason, he spoke that entire year in a British accent, and for years after I thought Dan was from overseas. Lol. He was a nice kid even back then. :)

Tamela Simpson

December 23, 2004

Dan was a true statesman and a great communicator, a diplomat in everyway. As a community builder, he will be missed both in Kansas City and in his family where community always begins. I was truly sad to hear the news. He touched many lives and will continue to touch us through our fond memories. My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy Newport

December 21, 2004

Dan was a great guy, always easy to talk to and eager to help. It is a great tragedy to his family and community that he is gone.

Linda Samples

December 14, 2004

Leslie, words cannot express my entire family's sympathy over the loss of Dan. He was such a fun-loving, energetic guy who always made the day seem brighter. I've known Dan for many years and worked with him for several and he always threw himself into his endeavors as though each was Number One on his priority list. I will truly miss him.

Sandy Gilpin

December 14, 2004

Dan was the type of person when he asked, "How have you been?" or "How are you doing?", he truely wanted to know. He'll be sincerely missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.

Mary Mitchell

December 14, 2004

Dan. I am so sorry for your leaving us. However to a better place. The times we worked together were wonderful and memories are from God that no one can take away. I know how much you loved your wife and children. You are a great loss for all who ever knew you. May you rest in peace.

Very sincerely.

Mary Mitchell

Paula Barba

December 14, 2004

Dear Leslie and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He was a strong advocate for women and children in this community and will be so missed.

With deepest sympathy,

Shirley Fuller

December 13, 2004

Dear Leslie and family -

My heart goes out to you and yours. I was shocked when I heard the news. It was a joy to have known Dan. God Bless you during this time, you will be in many prayers.

Margaret Bridgeman

December 13, 2004

Dan was, truly, one in a million. We are so sorry for this tragic loss, and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Tom Robertson

December 13, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you Leslie and the rest of your family.

Dan will be missed by everyone in the Northland, especially those from the class of "87 at Oak Park.

All of my memories of Dan are great ones, as he always had and took the time to greet me with a smile and always found a way to make me laugh. His influence on me and his peers goes beyond words.

Guy Groves

December 13, 2004

I was lucky enough to know Dan since middle school. Dan would go out of his way to help a friend. He was always there for me and my father. May God be with the family.

Rita Hull

December 12, 2004

I not only had the privlege of knowing Dan, but working with him when he was a councilman and the Mayor of Gladstone. He was fervent in his beliefs and he was strong in his convictions. He was refreshing because he looked at Gladstone in a new way. He appreciated the people of the community and he worked for them. His life was short but his legacy is long. My sincere sympathy to you, Leslie, Ben and Luke in this very difficult time.

Mary Matalone

December 12, 2004

Dan is a truly gifted individual and statesman. He served his community with great honor and conviction. An inspiration to me. My deepest sympathies for your family's loss. My prayers are with you in your days of mourning.

Emily (Merrill) Hugo

December 12, 2004

We first met Dan as a middle-school

youth. Even as an adolescent, Dan

displayed grace, focus, humor, determination, loyalty and love. He was a beautiful person to know and we are blessed for having known him.

Our sincerest condolences to the family from a family 'who considered him one of us' for many years.

Missy Cassidy

December 12, 2004

Dan has graced us all with a joyful heart and lived his life as an example of giving to others. He was smart, generous and loving. He will be greatly missed but we will hold his spirit of service and family as a model to strive for. Deepest sympathy and condolences to his family through through this sad time.

Lisa Melvin

December 11, 2004

Dan was such a nice guy. He always had a smile and a pleasant comment. He was a great dad to his sons. He will be sadly missed by the many people whose lives he touched.

Gene & Martha Jacobson

December 11, 2004

We were shocked and saddened by the news of Dan's passing. We have always been impressed by his accomplishments. He will be missed by all. Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Alice Meinhardt

December 11, 2004

Dear Friends, We are sorry to hear of your loss.What a wonderful man has entered the kingdom of heaven.I remember the little fella running along the fence as a little boy yelling "polly polly". Danny truly touched many lives. We are deeply saddend by your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your many loved ones. Alice b. Meinhardt 'Polly' and Family

Dee Denney

December 11, 2004

Dan was a wonderful guy and great friend. Never without that big warm smille on his face. Leslie, Ben and Luke may God comfort you and keep you at this great time of loss.

Joyce Mackender

December 11, 2004

Dan will be missed by so many people in the Northland and throughout the state. He was a bright star on the political horizon. I am so sorry for your loss.

Lorrie Boydston

December 11, 2004

Such a joyful spirit. He will be missed.

Patricia Pollock

December 11, 2004

When I visited the State Capitol, my son, a labor union lobbyist, was anxious to introduce me to Dan because he thought so highly of him. Indeed, I could see why. He showed genuine interest in meeting me and radiated warmth and wisdom. Missouri has suffered a great loss.

Heather Junge

December 11, 2004

What a terrible loss for your family and for the entire Northland community! We have nothing but fond memories of the times we were with Dan. Our love and condolences go out to your entire family. With deepest sympathy, Heather, John and Hilary

Frank Corte

December 11, 2004

I can't even put into words the sorrow I feel. Dan was a great friend. Always willing to listen, and help if needed. He will be missed.

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