Married to Gilbert O. BISHOP on January 27, 1927.


MABEL BISHOP SERVICES HELD HERE SATURDAY

Funeral services were held at the Root Mortuary Saturday for Mrs. Mabel BISHOP, who died in St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Thursday, following hospitalization for two days after suffering a stroke.

Mrs. BISHOP had lived most of her life in Steamboat Springs, moved to Grand Jet with her husband Gilbert O. about fifteen months ago, hoping that the change would benefit her health. Mr. BISHOP was an operator of heavy construction equipment with the county and a rancher for many years.

She came to Steamboat Springs from Carol, Nebraska when she was six years old. Following the death of her mother, she lived with Charles BAER family until her marriage January 27, 1927 in Denver.

She was a member of the Euzoa Bible Church and Royal Neighbors. Surviving beside her husband are two sons, Glen G. of Grand Junction and Howard D. of Colorado Springs, one daughter, Mrs. Corale SINDEN of Craig; a brother, Cecil ACTON of Yankton, South Dakota. And a sister, Miss Alma BAER of Steamboat SPRINGS and seven grandchildren. Another son, Raymond R. preceded his mother in death.

The Reverend Arthur Goodrich officiated at the service. Miss Rachel Wood accompanied by Maxine Ohman sang "My Christ Understands" and "Beyond the Sunset".

Pallbearers were Andrew McDERMOTT, Willard MARSHALL, Ivan SHUPP, Clarence PATTERSON, Russell OHMAN and John OLSON.

Burial was in the Steamboat Springs cemetery with the Root Mortuary in charge of the arrangements.

(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), November 11, 1965.)


CORRECTION

Mrs. Mabel BISHOP lived with the Elmer BAER family during her early life in Steamboat Springs. It was reported last week she had lived with the Charles BAERS.

(Published in The Steamboat Pilot (Steamboat Springs, CO), November 18, 1965.)