James "Jim" Richard Bishop, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born September 05, 1953 in Anaconda, Montana to Seth and Lorraine Bishop. He had two younger siblings, Judy and John.
Jim grew up in Anaconda where he met his wife, Jane, during his senior year at Anaconda Central High. Jim and Jane married in 1971 and had two sons, Seth and Aaron.
He served in The United States Navy from 1971 to 1979 as an Aviation Electronics Technician aboard The U.S.S. Enterprise. After the military he worked in I.T. at Spring River Mental Health and Wellness as the director of I.T.
Jim loved woodworking, tinkering and building things with his grandsons, James and Ben. He enjoyed reading and watching science fiction. He was fond of playing cards and attending The Pinochle Group.
Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jane Bishop; two sons: Seth Bishop and Aaron Bishop (Melissa); grandsons: James Bishop and Ben Bishop; and numerous loved ones.
A Committal Service will be held Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Winfield Veterans' Cemetery, 1208 N College St, Winfield, KS 67156 with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 PM at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3850 W 71st St S, Haysville, KS 67060.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageWichita.com for the Bishop family.
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