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BISHOP, Jason Wesley age 40, of Dublin, Ohio passed away at home after a courageous battle with colon cancer on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. The son of Richard and Phyllis Bishop, Jason was born on December 5, 1971 in Springfield, Ohio. Known for his wit and practical jokes, Jason was extremely devoted to his family, friends and students. Jason graduated from Kenton Ridge High School, Springfield, Ohio in 1990. He earned a BS in Special Education from Ohio University and an MA in Gifted Education from Wright State University. He started his career in teaching at his alma mater, Kenton Ridge High School. He has been a dedicated teacher and coach at Dublin Scioto High School for the past 13 years. He will be missed by his loving wife Michaele (Cook); adoring sons Jacob and Joel; parents Richard and Phyllis Bishop; brother Erick (Tracie) Bishop; sisters Kim (David) Gnau and Lisa (Rick) Niday; mother-in-law Helen Cook; brothers-in-law Dave (Lisa) Cook and Chris (Liz) Cook; and his nieces and nephews Whitney (Chris) Brown, Sean Cook, Austin Niday, Bronwyn Bishop, Braden Cook, Dawson Cook, Jaxon Cook, and great-nephew CJ Brown. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law Preston Davis Cook. Jason was actively involved in his sons' sports and coached many of their teams. In addition, he served as the Special Education Department Chair at Dublin Scioto High School, coached girls' soccer and was integrally involved in several building and district committees. Jason was a member of First Congregational Church, UCC in Columbus. Family will receive friends from 3:00-7:00pm. FRIDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) A Memorial Service will be held 10:00am. SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012 at NEW HOPE CHURCH, 4739 West Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065. The service will be officiated by Reverend Tim Ahrens of First Congregational Church, UCC. Burial will follow in Jerome Township Cemetery immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a college fund established for Jason's, sons Jacob and Joel Bishop. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and checks can be directed to: "The Bishop Education Fund," c/o Stephen Osborne, Dublin City Schools, 7030 Coffman Rd., Dublin, OH 43017. Send condolences for the family to: www.rutherfordfuenralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jason Bishop
Linda Krug
January 11, 2020
Remembering Jason with fondness as he grew up in the neighborhood.
Jeffrey Strasser
May 26, 2012
He was a good Teacher and funny.
Love Jeffrey Strasser
Nebeyat Mamay
April 6, 2012
This month will be three months since his passing. My heart go out to the Bishop family. He was an amazing teacher, an amazing mentor and an amazing friend to every student and staff at Dublin City Schools. Ive never got the chance to say "thank you" for all that he have done for me during my sophomore year though my senior year @ Scioto but i think he knows. He will be missed greatly and all the lives he touched. Heaven has one special angel. Rest your soul peacefully. May God bless you and your family.
Jamiee Partain
January 22, 2012
Mr Bishop was a remarkable teacher. i graduated in 02 but seance then not a week has gone bye that i didn't stop & think about going to see him at Scioto. i will carry the regret for not doing so for the rest of my life. he was my tutor for 3 1/2 years & with no doubt in my mind i would have never graduated w/ out him. he believed in me when i thought no one else did. he even made me believe in my self. ill never forget all the times he made me laugh. its the times he made me mad however that wear the most valuable to me. he challenged me & never gave up on me. he was my greatest mentor & i wish i would have taken the time to thank him for everything he did for me. my heart goes out to your hole family. i am so terribly sorry for your loss. May Jesus sleep on your pillows & may Mr Bishop rest in piece
Kathy Slaven
January 21, 2012
Jason's impact on the teachers and students of Dublin will be etched in our hearts forever--a true memorial to what a wonderful legacy he leaves us.
Tiffany Foor
January 20, 2012
Mr. Bishop was a great teacher. He always had a smile and was always kind. I am so sorry for his passing.
January 20, 2012
Dear Family, Jason was a pleasure to know. He was a friend to our daughter Lori, they ran track together at Kenton Ridge. There were a group of them that hung around and did a great deal of laughing and playing junga. Jason always had a smile and something encouraging to say. I am sorry we did not get to be around him as a Daddy, I am sure he was a great one. Hang onto your memories and God is always ready to hear your prayers.
Carl and Karen Vogel
Lori Korbini's parents
JANET FRIES-MAHONEY
January 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wendy Anway
January 20, 2012
Phyllis, you are in my prayers. I have been thinking of you and wanted you to know. Wendy Anway (Excel Sports Medicine)
Jo Ann North
January 20, 2012
Though we can't be there in person you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Evan Cardwell
January 20, 2012
Hi im Evan. I graduated a few years ago and at this point im speechless. But all I can honestly say is that without Mr bishop I would NOT have finish high school. He was one of the few people who had faith in me and pushed me to keep going. Thanks god for Mr. Bishop and may he RIP.
Its not goodbye forever, its goodbye for now.
Erin Kelley
January 20, 2012
My thoughts are with Coach Bishop's family. I had the honor of being coached soccer by him, and lacrosse by his wife Coach Cook. He will be missed dearly by the Scioto community. Praying for strength for your family.
Kelly Foley
January 19, 2012
To the Bishop Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was an honor to play for Coach Bishop because he was an amazing soccer coach, but an even greater mentor. He was someone I admired for his kind heart and care for the wellbeing of others. I will always remember his contagious laugh and his ability to always see the good in life. He will be missed greatly by all those whose lives he touched.
Scott & Davi Ehrle
January 19, 2012
I consider myself lucky to have had Jason as my friend. I'll always remember his big smile, and his fun and joking nature. We typically got together every New Years Eve, it won't be the same. We'll miss him dearly.
Amy Gross Hibbs
January 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Jason was a great friend, and he will be truly missed.
Kim Curtis/Dembickie
January 19, 2012
Bishop family, I am so sorry to hear of Jason's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean Allen
January 19, 2012
Michaele and Family:
Barbara told us the sad news that your husband, Jason passed away.
We are very sorry. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family during this very sad time.
Sincerely,
Jean & Glenn Allen
(Barbara's parents)
Anna Jackson
January 19, 2012
Bishop family,
Words can not explain how sorry I am. You guys will be in my heart forever. I couldn't have been more blessed to have known your husband/ dad. He was amazing and always knew how to make me laugh. My memories of him will always be in my heart and mind. If you guys need anything, my mom and I are here for you! He was like another dad to me and I will never forget him and our memories together. He was an amazing fighter and my hero!
Virginia Hatmaker
January 19, 2012
Jason taught at KR when I worked there in study hall and the office. He was a truly kind young man, always smiling and looking on the bright side. He could boost your sadness and turn it around with just a few words. Jason will be missed and hearts are breaking all across the country. Prayers to you and his family.
Tom and Diane Rosso
January 19, 2012
We had the pleasure of having Jason in our son's life for a short period of time but he treated our son as if he was part of his extended family. We are truly honored to have had him in our lives. He will truly be missed.
J & Kathy Parks
January 19, 2012
Lisa and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Heaven really did get a very special angel.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annie Sidorenko
January 19, 2012
It is an honor to have known Coach Bishop. He was one of those rare people you will never forget simply because he made you smile. To Coach Cook I am sending all of my prayers to you and your family. All my love.
Aimee Evans
January 19, 2012
Mr. Bishop... What to say? He was the best teacher i had ever had. He was fun and easy to talk to. He helped me more in high school than anyone ever has before or since. You will be missed greatly.
- Aimee
Cindy and Terry Spridgeon
January 19, 2012
Bishop Family,
Please know that we are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Robbins
January 19, 2012
Kim and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Jason. From all that I have read he was a wonderful, funny man. Heaven has a special angel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Toby Carpenter
January 19, 2012
You & the boys are in my prayers.
Pamela Fitzwater
January 18, 2012
To the Bishop family
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Please know you are in my prayers.
Pamela (Fout) Fitzwater
January 18, 2012
Our thoughts are prayers have been with you constantly. Jason was an amazing man, and will be sorely missed. We have lost an angel on earth as heaven gained one yesterday. Our hearts go out to your family with love.
Marjorie Engle
January 18, 2012
It is with deepest sympathy for the family and friends of Jason Bishop that I send my heartfelt regrets. Jason was an outstanding person and an amazing teacher. He will be missed.
Sean Cook
January 18, 2012
Aunt Michaele, I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to accept that something like this could happen to someone so nice. My thoughts are with you and my cousins, and I will be there with you in spirit on Saturday. Feel free to call or write me anytime. Take care of yourself and the boys.
Lorie (Dix) Lewis
January 18, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jason in high school and always remember him with a big smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Diana (Roland) O'Brien
January 18, 2012
Rest in Peace Jason!
Jason Vollmer
January 18, 2012
I am extremely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Chris & Andrea Williams
January 18, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that you can find comfort knowing that Jason is now at peace, and in a better place. May God Bless you all and help you through this difficult time. Love
January 18, 2012
To the Bishop family. I remember Jason as a student and a co-worker at Kenton Ridge.
He was a great guy. He will be missed. He really had a way with students. They all liked him and admired him.
Janet Flora and Family
Diana Clunk
January 18, 2012
Lisa, Mr.& Mrs. Bishop & Jason's family,
So sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Szymusiak
January 18, 2012
What a great loss. John's impact on the lives of many will live on. He's in a good place. We will feel his loss for many, many days. Michaele, Jake and Joel, know that people care about you and will be near you always.
Jennie and Ted Schaub
January 18, 2012
We are saddened by this tragic loss. Jason was a true champion for students with and without disabilities. Hope you and the boys find comfort. That he is at peace and strength from the courage and grace Jason and all of you displayed since his diagnosis. Lifting all of you up to God with our continuing prayers.
Jen, Jay, Jack, and Autumn Schwanke
January 18, 2012
Truly an good, good man. There aren't words to describe what the world has lost-- but what a difference Jason made while he was with us. Michaele, Jake, and Joel: you are surrounded by us all in support. Love.
Karen Pissocra
January 18, 2012
I was so sad to hear the news of Coach Bishop's passing. I will never forget the laughter and fun he brought to all who knew him. He will be missed!
Karen and Emily Pissocra, Scioto Girls Soccer Team
Dave Dearth
January 18, 2012
Jason was a great friend and one of the kindest people I've ever met. I know he will be missed greatly. Rest in peace Jason.
John, Christy, Dalton & Sawyer Smith
January 18, 2012
We are so very sorry for Jason's passing, and also that your family had to go through so much this past year. I hope you are able to find some comfort in the fact that he is now at peace. Our hearts go out to you, Michaele, your boys, and the rest of your family.
John, Christy, Dalton & Sawyer Smith
January 18, 2012
We are so very sorry for Jason's passing, and also that your family had to go through so much this past year. We hope you are able to find some comfort in the fact that he is now at peace. Our hearts go out to you, Michaele, your boys, and the rest of your family.
Michele (Rutan) Wells
January 18, 2012
To Lisa, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop and your entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Price
January 18, 2012
I've known Jason ever since we were in grade school. I will always remember the fun times we had in school and getting together around the neighborhood. Thoughts and prayers will always be with the Bishop family
Joe Shalek
January 18, 2012
I just hope Jason's children understand what kind of a fighter their dad was. God bless the Bishop family, my thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with you...
Joe and Megan Shalek
Nan Kleinholz
January 18, 2012
We have all lost a great friend.
Michaele, Jacob and Joel...you are surrounded by people who care deeply. Know that we hold a special place in our hearts for each of you.
Julie Duncan
January 18, 2012
Kim,
Words cannot even begin to express how sorry I am for the loss of your brother. I know it's hard to understand sometimes how God can take our loved ones like that and especially at such a young age. Hopefully you will be able to take comfort in knowing that Heaven has gained a very special angel.
janet johnson
January 18, 2012
To the entire Bishop family...... words can't express how sorry I am. Jason was a wonderful person and will be missed. Rest in peace. Love, Janet
K DeAngelo
January 18, 2012
Hugs and prayers to all who knew and loved Jason. My thoughts are with you all.
Neenah Grove
January 18, 2012
Lisa and family: It is such a sad time when someone that we love returns to the arms of the Father. Remember the joys you shared and keep them close to your heart. May that help to ease your loss and pain in time. Blessings.
Andrew Imhoff
January 18, 2012
Coach Bishop was a great man with a very kind heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. During my freshman year at KR, a few of us joined Bishop on a road trip to scout the competition for the Varsity team. I have been jamming to Jimmy Buffet ever since. Thanks Coach! You will be missed.
Thompson Family
January 18, 2012
Jason was a kind man with a warm and generous heart. He worked hard for his students and it was a joy to have him on our child's educational team.
Melissa Taube
January 18, 2012
Mr. Bishop was a life-changer for a lot of people through Scioto High School and a truly inspiring person. My deepest condolences for your loss.
January 18, 2012
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that Jason was a special part of a lot of lives. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Jason was a good friend and classmate of our son Mike, and also a freshman basketball coach to Marty at Kenton Ridge High School, Springfield OH. Prayers to Jason's family--he will be missed! Dan and Maxine Shroyer and family
January 18, 2012
Michaele, We are so sorry for loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Barbara Allen and Kevin Cordi
Nichole Oocumma
January 18, 2012
May God hold you close in your time of sorrow. Prayers go out to you and your family. Jason was a good friend to my sister, Erica Dodson. She will miss him dearly.
Leslie Crew
January 18, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Jason's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I know from his adoring sister, Kim, that he was a wonderful man,father,son,brother and teacher. I hope God can give you the strength you all need during this very sad time. Take care of one another.
Peace be with you,
Carolyn & Chuck Spencer
January 18, 2012
May your special memories of Jason help you cope with your grief and loss. Jason was a fine young man, great father,
devoted teacher and husband. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Christine Hensley
January 18, 2012
First grade through graduation, Jason always had a smile on his face and a great big kind heart. He will be missed. My Thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Lisa's Work Family
January 18, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Anything you need is just a phone call away.
Sherri Beale
January 18, 2012
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete and Sherri Beale
January 18, 2012
It was with great sadness we heard of Jason's passing. He was a fine young man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Gary & Sarah Severt
Jim Schafer
January 18, 2012
Love and prayers to Michelle, Jacob, Joel and the entire Bishop family. Jason's spirit lifted up all of us at Scioto. We will miss him greatly but never forget the passion he had for his family, friends and students.
Jeremy Sellers
January 18, 2012
All I can say is "wow"...very sorry for your loss. Was a year ahead of Jason in high school. My thoughts to you!
Linda Krug
January 18, 2012
Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. God bless.
The Krug Family
Jamie Howell-Evans
January 18, 2012
Mr Bishop left a lasting impression on everyone who was blessed to know him. He was a wonderful role model for so many students. Lord please be with his friends and family.
January 17, 2012
Jason spent many weekends playing Jenga in high school with his close friends. He always was a fun person and will be greatly missed. Cindy Gross and family
Jenny O'Brien/Shorter
January 17, 2012
I knew Jason in middle school all the way through Ohio U. I am sad to here of his passing. I will be praying for your family. Jason was always very kind and sweet and will be missed by many.
January 17, 2012
To Michaele, Jacob, and Joel; May you continue to have faith in God as He knows the plans for all of you!! I will never forget Jason and his kindness... May you also experience the peace of the Lord that surpasses all understanding.
Amy Gross Hibbs
January 17, 2012
Jason was a great friend and will be greatly missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Don Gannon
January 17, 2012
Michelle and boys, my condolences go out to all of you during this difficult time. Jason truly was a dedicated father and was very proud of his kids and he will be missed by many at Dublin Scioto High School. Jason and his family will be in my prayers.
Don Gannon
Debbie/Courtney Zelman
January 17, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Bishop. I'll always remember his caring attitude that he showed me as my daughter was making a transition from middle school to high school. He made a difference in my daughters life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Love the Zelman Family
haley brushart
January 17, 2012
you will be missed mr. bishop
Kelly Cook/Houchins
January 17, 2012
Mr.Bishop was one of my teachers at Kenton Ridge High School,he was a wounderful person and was always very kind to me.
Sara Torsell Rogers
January 17, 2012
God saw him getting tired, a cure not meant to be, so He wrapped His arms around him, and whispered, "Come with Me". You fought hard, now it is time for you to rest. May your family find peace knowing that you will be watching over them.
Thor Bisher
January 17, 2012
Jason was my freshman basketball coach at Kenton Ridge High School. I am pretty sure it was his first year coaching but you couldn't tell it. He was the type of guy they could always make you smile even during a bad day. He was rarely without a huge smile on his face. God be with his family.
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