Evelyn Shirley Bishop

Dear Sandy and Diane, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Evelyn. I will always have great memories of her and Adron. Living next to them growing up was a happy time for me.0ur families had some good times togather. I will always remember them in my heart.
Pat (Maze) Sosa

When I retired in 2007, my husband said to me, "Now you can attend the weekly McDonald's Board Meetings!" I thought this sounded like a crazy thing to do with ladies I'd never met, but those weekly board meetings with "the girls" soon became one of the highlights of my week! I've loved sharing stories with Evelyn, Billie & Joanie for the past 5 years & even though I know absolutely nothing about crocheting, it has been fun to listen & watch them discuss the finer points of this hobby. We've shared many thoughts, feelings & concerns over the years (like women tend to do), and if girlish laughter could be weighed, we'd be well over a gazillion tons of it by now. Evelyn was indeed an angel here on Earth & our weekly board meetings will never be the same without her. I feel truly blessed to have been a part of her life. She will forever own a piece of my heart.

We have known Evelyn for 40+ years, and we will miss her very much. Every time we were with her or talked with her on the phone was always a good and fun experience. She was one of a kind, so loving, caring, and thoughtful.

One of the highlights of our lives was when Evelyn, Betty, Jean & Jim drove out to visit us in Georgia several years ago. We were constantly laughing. We had a great time.

We will especially always treasure the 3 months we spent with Evelyn in Seattle in early 2009 while we, and she and her sister Jean, were caregivers to their brother, our dear friend, Jim. That is also quite bittersweet, as now all three of them are gone.

Dear Sandy & Diane,
Was saddened by the loss of your mother. She and Adron were always so precious to me when I was Bonnie Dempsey. She was always a great friend to my mother who is also in Heaven now. She was such a great Lady. My love to you and all the family members. Love, Bonnie Reeves

Dear Sandy, Diane and family,

I always thought it was a great day when a truck full of kids and parents from Tenino pulled up to a raspberry farm in Puyallup one summer day. The Dempsey "kids" gave my Mom the siblings she never had!

Mom said she always thought Evelyn was so glamourous - she put her hair in curlers and read movie magazines! And she really was beautiful - inside and out.

Your Mom and Dad always welcomed us into your house - and family. There was always a lot of laughter, fun and adventure.

I will miss your Mom's laugh. She was one of the kindest people I know. I will miss her terribly but will always keep the fond and happy memories close in my heart.

To my special Bunko friend. you will be missed but your laughter will me as I roll the dice. go easy on those in heaven let them win the pot of money once awhile. I'm sure you are getting the angels organized for their first game. from my heart to yours thank you for being my special friend. love you but know you have returned home to be with our Lord.together I know you will be watching over your family. love you sweet lady. I can hear you now telling other angels to roll the number all you need to is believe.

Memories of Love and friendship are treasured forever.
Evelyn played a big part in my wonderful childhood.
The Hagen and Bishop families did so many things together including lots of camping trips to the Ocean.
I will always remember Evelyn; very kind, warm, enjoyed laughing and being around friends.
I will be forever grateful. Mary Ann (Hagen) Wood.

Dear Sandy I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always the most lovely Lady. So friendly and made company so welcome.
She is truly worthy of being missed. My sympathy to all of you.
We need to get in touch with each other sometime soon. I am on facebook.
My love to you, Diane (lineback) Foster

I am saddened to hear of Evelyn's passing. Growing up she & Adron and the Dempsey clan were a huge part of my family (the Newell's). I have so many fond memories of the family gatherings at their house & of Evelyn's kind & gentle personality. My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family.