Craig L. Bishop

1952 - 2017

Craig Lane Bishop was born December 12, 1952 in Newport, WA to parents Richard (Dick) and Gladys Bishop. Craig grew up in Newport with his sister, Jodee Bishop (Bass) on the Pend Oreille River and at the Roxy Theater. The Roxy was built by Craig's grandfather Charles Bishop, and owned and run by Craig's parents for 52 years. Growing up, Craig was passionate about boating and water skiing on the Pend Oreille river, and was an avid athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football in high school. Craig graduated from Newport High School in 1971. Craig attended Whitworth University and Gonzaga University, graduating from Gonzaga with an accounting degree in 1974. After graduation, Craig worked for an accounting firm in Hawaii for two years. Craig then moved to Spokane where he met his wife, Cindy (Meise) Bishop and they married in Spokane in 1979 (married for 38 years). Craig and Cindy had three children, Son: Derek Bishop (Daughter in-law: Elina Bishop, Grandson: Knox Bishop, Granddaughter: Lynkin Bishop), Son: Spencer Bishop (Daughter in-law: Megan Bishop), Daughter: Lexi Kavanaugh (Son in-law: Connor Kavanaugh). Craig put his kids and family first, always. Craig enjoyed coaching his kids' sports teams through elementary school and middle school, and did not miss a game in high school or college athletics - often driving long distances to watch his kids play. Craig was competitive, selfless, loyal, thoughtful, funny, reserved, and a man of few words. Craig's happiest place was on the water. Proud of the river he grew up on, he was sure to pick up all litter found as he boated down the Pend Oreille, calling it his "ticket to heaven" - Craig's lifetime of tickets, for selfless and generous acts, have been cashed in. He was a devout follower to his religion, Fox News. With very heavy and broken hearts, Craig passed at his home with his family on Thursday evening, July 20, 2017. After fighting Leukemia and other medical complications for the last few years, he is now pain free and in a better place. The funeral service will be Friday, July 28th at 3:00 pm, at Indian Trail Church, 9010 N. Indian Trail Rd., Spokane, WA 99208. Spokane Cremation & Funeral Service will handle all arrangements.