Andrew Christopher Bishop

Andrew passed away on July 20, 2020 at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, B.C. He was 68. He will be dearly missed by Kathy, daughter Tyla, grandsons Carsyn and Cooper, sister Janet (Earl) and many nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his father Doug, mother Eileen (Capes) and sister Susan. Originally from Hereford, England Andrew spent most of his adult life in Canada - Toronto then Vancouver. From an early age he was passionate about bicycles. The cycling of his youth grew into a fitness-oriented lifestyle that included road and mountain bike racing, running, swimming, weight training and triathlons. One of his proudest achievements was completing the Hawaii Ironman. Upon getting his driver's licence, motor sports were added to the mix. He rallied cars in England then immersed himself into motocross after moving to Toronto. He travelled across Canada and all over the US with his bikes. In later years his love for dirt bikes grew to include road bikes - simply touring as well as the thrill of Mission Raceway. Cars were an obsession. He knew them, loved them, understood them. He could name the model and year of any car on the road. He took pride in detailing his vehicles and loved showing them off. His many trucks and flashy cars were always immaculate and often quite throaty. All the heart-pumping, adrenaline-inducing activities were balanced with the peace that came from horses. Andrew had a way with them. From a young age they were a part of his life and later became his career. He was proud to be a Certified Journeyman farrier, a trade that would fulfill his love for horses and his keen interest in their welfare. He loved living on the edge, loved a beer and a "chin wag", a game of darts, teasing his grandsons. His many friends and family will miss him more than he'll ever know.