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Obituary for Bishop


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday June 28, 2000

Harry L. Bishop, 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1943, died Thursday, June 22, 2000. He is survived by his son, Kent L. Bishop of Albuquerque; daughter, Donna Hawley and husband, Ron of Missouri; granddaughter, Alyssa Walker of Missouri; and sister, Margaret Smith of Pueblo, CO. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his wife, Mernice Bishop in 1991; and two sisters, Helen Bishop and Frances Eberly. He served as a Meteorologist in the Army Air Corps in WWII. Mr. Bishop retired as a biology teacher at Valley High School and was known as the teachersť teacher, having supervised 34 cadet teachers. He was a member of the American Legion for 50 years and was a member of the VFW. Mr. Bishop was also a member of the New Mexico Retired Teachers Association; the Albuquerque Retired Teachers Association; and the National Association of Biology Teachers Emeritus. Cryptside services will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.


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