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Janis Bishop Obituary
JANIS BISHOP Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Janis Marilyn Bishop, 74, of Henderson, passed away April 5, 2011, after a brief illness with cancer. She was born May 22, 1936, in Lorain, Ohio, the third child of Henry and Saralee Newman, and was a 21-year resident of Nevada. Janis moved to California with her family when she was 10 years old. Janis graduated from George Washington High School in Los Angeles in 1954. In 1989, Janis and Gary moved to Henderson, where she lived until she passed away. Janis worked in the optometry field, as an office manager and dispensing optician, for 30 years in California and Nevada. Janis is survived by her husband, of 34 years, Gary Bishop; daughters, Michele Goodwin of Henderson, Sandra Rutledge of Lake Elsinore, Calif., and Heidi Durbin of Las Vegas; sisters, Alice Smith of Lake Tahoe, and Linda Newman of Seal Beach, Calif.; and brother, Dr. Byron Newman of San Diego. Services will be private. Donations can be made to the City of Hope. "God has called another wonderful person home, she will surely be missed everyday by her friends and loving family."
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Rob Goodwin
April 16, 2011
Mom,
I never left your home needing anything. I always had a full belly and plenty of love. You were a gracious host and loving mother. I'll miss you.
May God wrap his arms around you, never let go and give you the love you gave to others.
Rest in peace and I'll see you on the other side....
Love,
Rob
Raphaela Goodwin
April 14, 2011
Janis, I wish I could have met you. The stories your family told of your devotion to family, your humor, your great cooking (!), and your love for your husband were wonderful. You impacted lives and you live on in your fine daughters and grandchildren. You will be remembered....
Andrea Nitz
April 10, 2011
Aunt Janis,I have great memories of the summers I spent with you and your family. You were a wonderful role model in my life. Rest in peace.
Nicole Goodwin
April 10, 2011
Grandma - I truly appreciate all you had shown and taught me in our brief time together in this life. You were a beautiful person inside and out, and will never be forgotten. I love you with all my heart and miss you terribly.
Scott Goodwin
April 9, 2011
Grandma, I love you and will always remember being so lucky to live just ten houses down from you. I remember meeting you "half way" which really ended up being your garage door. I will always remember the good times and will miss the way you used to keep me eating. I love you and miss you so much.
Your baby boy forever,
Scotty
Michele Goodwin
April 9, 2011
Mom, I miss you so much. You are my best friend. We really did have a lot of fun together. Living 10 houses away from you for 20 years was a dream come true. Thank you for everything. You made me the person I am today. I love you with all my heart and soul forever and ever, don't you forget. R.I.P. my beautiful mother. Love, Michele
Sandi Rutledge
April 9, 2011
Mom,I was so lucky to have you as a mom.I will love you forever and will miss your beautiful face. Sleep like a little angel.
Lauren Rutledge
April 8, 2011
Grandma,
I love you and miss you very much! Your beauty will stay with us forever!
Janet Meyers
April 8, 2011
Jan, you were the best mom and friend a teen could ever have. You were there for us and added so much laughter and fun for everyone around you. You made a difference and are in a better place than us. Your in our hearts forever!
Gary Bishop
April 7, 2011
My dear sweet Jan, rest in peace. I love you with all my heart and soul. I am so sorry you had to go through this. You will remain in my heart and thoughts forever. You are the best wife, partner and best friend a guy could ever have had. Until we are together again. I will always love you. Your loving husband,
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