Naomi Bishop
July 19, 2009
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Naomi Carol Bishop, 70, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. followed by burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Naomi was born January 14, 1939 in Des Moines to Robert and May (Stewart) Kenoyer. She enjoyed flowers, creating recipes and cooking, fishing, mushroom hunting and making crafts of all kinds but her greatest passion in life was taking care of others and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Naomi had tremendous faith and was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.
Naomi is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim; children, Jimmy (Julie) Bishop and Cindy (Jeff) Hayes; sisters, Darlene Jahnke, Lorena Deaton, Marilyn (Richard) Rieniets, Judy (Richard) Bishop and Linda (Chuck) Holder; brothers, Robert Kenoyer, Jr., Kenneth (Judy) Kenoyer and Everett (Sheri) Kenoyer; grandchildren, Brandie (Eric) Broadhead, Melissa Garcia, Alicia Bishop, Naomi Bishop, Micah Massey, Lawson Massey, Denver Massey, Jeff (Amber) Hayes and Jason (Ashley) Hayes; great-grandchildren, Ana, Cassidy, Zander and Braxton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, William Kenoyer; and sisters, Elizabeth Chapman and Charlotte Bowen.
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Amanda BJ and Boy
07/31/2009
Aunt Naomi was dearly loved by our family. She was like grandma to my children and a second mom to me. We will miss her so much! We talk about her everyday and I tell my children stories of when I was Little and things Aunt Naomi did for me and with me. I love you Aunt Naomi please watch over my family Like you did when you were here on earth with us thank you so much for everything you have done and taught us. Love Amanda Polito
Donna(Chapman)Himes
07/22/2009
Jim, Cindy, Jimmie and families, I am sure there is a special place for Naomi in that eternal place of joy. I will always remember Naomi as a gentle, generous and loving lady who helped me way back when Jerry and I were young, very broke and living in Des Moines (1965-1966) All memories of her are special, but I will always remember how she continued to hug me each time I saw her, as though her love for me did not change with divorce. She had a way of teaching others how to "love one another". I'll not be able to attend services for Naomi, but will have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wiegert Family
07/22/2009
We've lost a dear friend. She was "our Grandma too". We'll miss her smiling face and the wonderful support she has given us. We will forever cherish the memories. Grandma Bishop's family will be in our thoughts and prayers for the days, weeks, and months to come. God Bless.
Amy Siemer
07/22/2009
I so remember the family reunions when we did the egg toss contest. There were times I wondered if "You" knew who had that hard boiled egg. Then to remember your expression on your face when you watched each one break open and ooze all over a niece,nephew,sister,brother,Cindy or Jimmy,or even one of your grandchildren. That look of amusement and laughter will always be imprinted in my mind. Halloween was another favorite of memories especially when you wore those "silly" false teeth to greet me and my kids at the door. The laughs and jokes we shared, will be cherished forever.
But most of all aunt Noami, I thank you for being an important part of my life. You taught me so much.....a good sense of humor, being a good family role model, how to grab life by the horns and hold on, and such an inspiration to help me build in my faith. God was so good, when he blessed our lives with you!!
LOVING YOU ALWAYS,
Your niece Amy Siemer
Jacob Shoemaker
07/21/2009
She helped me gang up on the older kids during our awesome water fights.
She was always right around the corner at church to give me a hug and ask how my week went.When my car quit,prayed Aunt Naomi was running erronds and she would just show up. She taught me how to spit a watermelon seeds and blow the biggest bubblegum bubbles.
I just remember her always being their whenever their was a need.
I'm thankful for the times we shared, and one day will again.
Missing you
Love Jacob
Jerry Chapman
07/21/2009
Aunt Naomi always had a smile,and a hug for you when you were together,the things that were important to her, was God and her family. We spent a lot of time on the telephone, talking about old times, and new things about our families. She is going to be missed by so many, that have Loved her so much. Jerry, Brian,Brenda, Holly and Elizabeth Chapman
Laura Shoemaker
07/21/2009
I called you my "double aunt", because you and mom were sisters and Uncle Jim and dad were brothers. I thought this was special, and not like any others.
So all throughout my life, you were ALWAYS there. To talk , to guide to love, I always knew you cared.
You filled my childhood with love and always a little mischief. In my older days, advise, comfort, and friendship.
A servant's heart you showed to me, and it left quite an impression. To everything there is a season, it comes with gentle expression.
May we remember precious things as the time will pass. The legacy cycle repeating itself, from first breath to the last.
Love Lauri