Philip Bishop
April 02, 2008
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Phil Bishop, 70, a lifelong resident of Des Moines died peacefully on April 2, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation is scheduled at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St. from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2008, a vigil and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th St., where he had been a member for nearly fifty years. Burial will immediately follow the mass at Glendale Cemetery.
After graduating from Dowling High School in 1955, Phil married Sue Palmersheim. He retired from Armstrong-Titan Tire after 44 years.
Many activities kept his life full and rewarding, including humor, woodworking, his neighbors, making "Guardian Angel Crosses" for his church, westerns, country music, coaching for many years at Fort Des Moines Little League, making hundreds of pounds of fudge at Christmas-time each year, baking, and most importantly his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by Sue Bishop, his wife of 51 years; his four children Phil (Francie), Peggy (Chuck), Pat (Ellen), and Paul (Anita); his twelve grandchildren Nick and Katie Bishop, Lisa Croat and Amanda (Craig) White, Brandie (Brett) Newberg, Krystelle (Marcelo) Cortes, Kelle and Kyle Bishop, Alex and Jackson Bishop and Trent and Kaela Claeys, and two great-grandchildren Hunter Newberg and Conner White. He is also survived by three brothers, Leonard (Jeanie), Bill (Elaine), and Bob (Nancy), two sisters Delores (Howard) Copic, Donna Schmitz, in-laws Sally (Tom) Duer, Sharon (Larry) Sanders, Pete Palmersheim, Patti Nutting, Greg (Kim) Palmersheim, and Mary (Terry) Nordstrom, along with many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.
Memorials are requested to Mercy Hospital 8-South (Cancer Ward) and Christ the King Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Matthew Hill and his staff for their compassionate care they gave Philip and his family.
Larry Young
04/07/2008
Paul,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss. I know that the loss of parent is never easy as I lost my father at the age of 7 and my mother is getting on in years. Phil sounded like man that was held in the highest regard and with great respect.
In your time of need and sorrow, I hope you will try to remember the closeness it sounds that both you and your father shared. Whether it's memories of fishing, camping, family vacations, or just sitting and talking after he came home after a long day at work. From everything I have read, it sounds like he was the cornerstone of your family. Take comfort in knowing that he is now in place where there is no pain or illness, only the glory of God!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Sincerely,
Larry Young
Paul and Meg McLaughlin
04/04/2008
Phil and Franci, we are so sorry to hear of Phil's Dad passing. You, Katie, Nicholas, Paul and your extended family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Banzhaf
04/04/2008
Dear Paul,
My most sincere thought are with you. My own father's health is such, that I am facing the thought of the same loss, you are dealing with. It is scary and lonely to consider, and so you are very much in my thoughts and prayers!
Donna Schmitz
04/04/2008
My brother, Phil, was someone very special. He was the glue that kept our family together after our parents were gone. Phil and Sue hosted family dinners, the annual breakfast in the parks, and was/is the grand central gathering place whenever family comes into town. His baking skills were amazing! The wood working projects gave him great joy, and all of us beautiful or fun things to look at. I will cherish the things I have that he made. I have so many wonderful memories that will keep me smiling through the tears.
My heart is so heavy thinking about his loss. The world is a little dimmer without his light. But, I know that Mom had a fresh pot of coffee and freshly baked cinnamon rolls to welcome him into heaven. The two of them are probably exchanging recipes now! I love you Phil and I will miss you dearly.
Donna Schmitz
Jet
04/04/2008
Dear Sue and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Phil's passing. He was a wonderful person...a sweet and gentle soul. I will always treasure Phil's enormous hugs, his knack for making people feel welcome and for making you feel when you were talking with him that you were the only person in the room at that time. I have fond memories of breakfasts in the park, Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations at the fire house, delicious cinnamon rolls, outrageous fudge made "with or without" just the way you'd like it. I was privledged to be part of his life and his extended family which I think must have included most of the south side of Des Moines. I think that once you knew Phil, you were part of his family. He was loving, forgiving and he always had a smile and something sweet to say. I know that he was welcomed into heaven by those he loved who have gone before him.
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jet