Jack Wayne Bishop on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 passed from natural causes.
Jack was the older brother to Dean, Sandra and Joan Bishop. He attended and graduated from Sprague High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Music Degree at Whitworth College. He spent a year studying in France earning recognition for his mastery in the French language. He loved the French language and went on to teach French and Choral music at Parkrose Junior High. His expert piano skills with his sought after accompanist, creating performance opportunities for participants ages children through retirement. The familiar question Jack began each New Year was, "when is your next program Jack?"
Jack married Patricia Bishop. The two taught five years at a boarding school in Ivory Coast West Africa. Jack adored his nieces and nephews, Jon, Susan, Catherine, David, Nancy, Jay and Rob. Jack finished his working career as a volunteer ombudsman for Elders in Action and 45 years as a church organist. Jack Bishop was a man of deep Faith in God.
