Harry Ward Bishop Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Harry Ward Bishop was born May 4, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA, and he passed away on January 10, 2020 in Newberg, OR of age-related complications. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Harry was the son of Archibald Henry Bishop and Beatrice Hannah Bishop, raised in Los Angeles, CA where he graduated from high school in 1949. Before graduation he joined the Navy and was stationed at Tongue Point Naval Air Station in Astoria, OR during the Korean War, where he recommissioned the guns on naval ships. He served both active and reserve duty until 1962. He resettled in Hillsboro, OR where he lived until 2019. He had a son, John, by a previous marriage, then later married Virginia Norma Lou Wyatt in 1962. They had three children, Richard, Fred and Kristie. Virginia passed away in 1992. He then married Marjorie Blanchard Hedgecock in 1995. Harry was a general salesman and small business owner, and he loved traveling and camping in his motorhome with Marge. Preceding Harry in death were his wife, Virginia; his young grandson, Edward Clyde Andrews; his brother, Daniel Bishop and sister, Joan Wright and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, and children, John, Richard, Fred and Kristie and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held January 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1212 Deborah Rd, Newberg, OR 97132. A family viewing will occur at 10:00 AM. A family committal service following the reception will be held at Fir Lawn Memorial Park, 1070 W Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Arrangements made by Attrell’s Funeral Chapel 503-538-2191

Harry Ward Bishop

May 4, 1930 - January 10, 2020