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Archie Bishop Obituary
May 1, 1923
March 1, 2012
Archie Leon Bishop died at the age of 88 at Saint Mary's Hospital on March 1, 2012 of Heart complications with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born in Reno, Nevada on May 1, 1923 to Ruby & Leon Bishop. He married his loving wife Doris on April 20, 1947 and had one daughter Cheryl.
He served his country during WWII as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp. He worked with his father at the Lincoln Garage and Richardson and Lovelock, he then worked at Springmeyer Equipment. Archie and his wife started his own business Nevada Metal Building Company, after retirement he stayed busy. He loved the outdoors, camping, snowmobiling and River rafting. He loved going to their Eagle Lake home. Archie loved flying his Airplane. Two years ago they moved to Winnemucca to be closer to the outdoors.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Doris and daughter Cheryl and his many friends.
We would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers and friends at this time.
At Archie's request, no services are planned a celebration of life will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make your contributions to the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno, NV 89502.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Archie Bishop
Archie, Archie, Archie Always had a smile on your face.
Sheryl DeMers
March 15, 2012
Archie, you had a way of touching peoples heart and filling it with love. I will always be grateful for the special time I had with you. Thank you Archie for making my life richer with your wisdom and smiles. I will miss you. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Your beloved Doris and Cheryl will always be part of my family and I will watch over them forever. Hugs my wonderful friend.
Sandi Phillips
March 15, 2012
Dear Doris: Archie had stopped by the store that week. Hal and I had a great conversation with Archie about flying, WWII and his charts. I wish we had more time together as he was such an interesting man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.
Tony Gonzalez
March 11, 2012
Doris, I only met you and Archie in Winnemucca to help with your health insurance, and it will be a constant regret that I didn't have more time to know him. My sympathies go out to you and Cheryl.
Jay Block
March 10, 2012
Dear Cheryl I am sorry to hear about your Dad passing.My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jay Block , Silver Springs,Nv.
Glenn Risley
March 9, 2012
Cheryl, So sorry to read of your dad's passing, may he rest with God. Glenn
March 9, 2012
Bill and I were real sorry to hear about Archie. He and Bill go back a long ways. Bill and Evelyn
John & Laurie Porter
March 9, 2012
Doris and Cheryl, We were saddened to hear of Archie's passing and our sympathies go out to you. We're sorry we didn't get to have Archie for a neighbor in the Bitterroots.
Stephanie Wallin-Hamlin
March 9, 2012
I have nothing but wonderful memories of deer hunting & camping with Uncle Archie, Aunt Dortie & Cheryl. Prayers with you all.
Jo Ellen Vaughn
March 9, 2012
Archie always brought a smile to my face every time he came to our office. I will remember him fondly.
Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry
Chaplain Richard Reuer
March 8, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time.
"HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED"-MINISTRY
Chaplain Richard Reuer
1206 6th St SW
Minot, ND 58701
Kenneth Wallin
March 8, 2012
My best thoughts are with Doris and Cheryl. We had many wonderful adventures together through the years.
nancy/carlos romo
March 8, 2012
Our deepest sympathy. Reno has lost a man who knew and lived Reno and all of Nevada to its fullest. May he find peace and may his wife, Doris and daughter, Cheryl live with all the fond memories Archie left.
david davidow
March 8, 2012
What a guy!! Only knew you for a short time Archie, but what an impression you made. Rest in peace my friend, we'll keep an eye on Doris and Cheryl for you. Happy Hunting, David
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