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Evelyn Shirley Bishop
1928 - 2012
Evelyn Shirley Bishop
1928 - 2012
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BORN
1928
DIED
2012
Evelyn Bishop Obituary
About 2 years after graduating from Tenino Union High School, she married Adron Bishop on September 25th 1948 in a lovely wedding ceremony at the Violet Prairie Grange Hall in Tenino, WA. At the age of 24 she had her first daughter, Sandra. A few years later she had her second daughter, Diane. Sandra is married to Jim Hall who has 4 sons named Leonard, David, Don, Mark and 5 grandchildren, Alex, Colin, Isabel, Kyra and Sean. Diane is married to Brian Myers and has two children, Meredith and Keith. Meredith is married to Ricardo Necochea and Keith is engaged to Miriam Salmeron.
Evelyn enjoyed knitting and crocheting, most recently making caps for chemo patients at local hospitals. Also she and Meredith spent time working on several sewing projects together. She enjoyed playing Bunko once a month with a great group of gals, often winning the prize.
Evelyn was a good wife, mother, grandmother and friend even during tough times for her – like the passing of her beloved husband in August of 2003 and more recently, her brother and sister. But, it is true to say that she touched a lot of people's hearts in her many years of life and she is worthy of being missed.
Our thanks to the caring staff at Talbot Rehab Center for all they did for Mom during her rehab stay.
A viewing will be held from 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, January 3rd at Greenwood Memorial Park. Her memorial and burial will start Friday, January 4th at 11: 00am 350 Monroe Ave NE, Renton WA 98056
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January 5, 2013
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
Terri Kelley
January 3, 2013
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.
Rick & Sandy Krause
January 2, 2013
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.
Bonnie
January 2, 2013
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
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Barbara Newell
January 2, 2013
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.
Kathy Betts Watson
January 1, 2013
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.
Mary Wood
January 1, 2013
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.
Diane Foster
December 31, 2012
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
Beth, Dave & Matthew
December 30, 2012
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.
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