Edwin K Bishop, 90, of Acme, passed away in his home on Jan 26, 2020 under the loving care of his surviving family. Ed was born on Feb 6, 1929 in Detroit, to Florian and Hazel (Small) Bishop.
Ed moved to Traverse City in 1939, where he worked around automobiles throughout his entire adult life. Having initially retired from Joynt's Automotive in 1991, Ed quickly discovered that full retirement did not suit him. He was soon happily employed with Thirlby Automotive, where he continued to work until shorty after his 90th birthday.
On May 2, 1953 Ed took Virginia "Ginny" (Oberlin) Bishop as his wife at Trinity Lutheran Church in Traverse City, where they were active life-long members. The two remained passionately in love wit each other and they were married nearly 60 years before Ginny's passing on Mar 24, 2012.
Throughout their lives, Ed and Virginia traveled the world together and their home was frequently a welcome destination for close friends and family from all over the US.
Ed is survived by his children, Cheryl (Doug) Weathers, of Traverse City, Nancy (Robert) Conklin, of Williamsburg, Sandra Wright of Traverse City, Randy Bishop of Traverse City; grandchildren, Kelly (Cory) Carlton of Traverse City, Kristofer Weathers of Traverse City, Robert (Amanda) Conklin III of Charlevoix, Theodore (Kristy) Conklin of Elk City, OK; and a sister, Dorothy Johnson of San Antonio, TX; great grandchildren, Kiley and Corbin Carlton, Aiden Weathers, Adelaide and Colton Conklin, and Preston, Tanner, and Easton Conklin. Ed is also survived by his loving friend and companion, Helen Gustavson.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia; his in laws, Wilbert and Esther Oberlin; his brother, Walter Bishop; his sister, Grace Wilson; grandson, Jeffrey Conklin; and his son in law, Tim Wright.
Funeral services for Ed will take place at 11 am on Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Dan Dockery will officiate.
Ed will be laid to rest next to his wife Virginia in the spring of 2020.
