In Memory of Bradley Mark Bishop February 1, 1958 - October 19, 2016 Obituary Bradley Mark Bishop passed away peacefully on October 19, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital  in Lakewood CO, after an extended hospitalization and courageous fight. Brad was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on February 1, 1958, the third of four boys to  Eugene Allen Bishop and Mary Jane Mack Bishop Engelhaupt. Brad married Ann Lewis on September 5, 1981 in Alliance, Nebraska. They started their  family in Colorado where they raised two sons, Jacob and Brison. Brad enjoyed many  outdoor activities and was passionate about watching all sports, most especially the  Huskers, the Broncos and the Colorado Rockies. His greatest joy in life was spending  time with his extensive family and many friends. Brad is survived by his wife Ann; son Jake and his wife, Kirsty, and their daughter,  Blake Maryann; son Brison and his wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Brooklyn Jane.  He is also survived by his mother Jane; his brothers and their wives Steve and Laura;  Craig and Bessie; Brian and Brenda as well as many supportive 'in-laws'. Uncle Brad  will be deeply missed by numerous nephews and nieces whom he teased endlessly  and loved immensely. Brad is preceded in death by his grandparents, his father Gene,  his in-laws Gene and Betty Lewis and other family members. A "Life Well Celebrated" service will be held Monday, October 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.  at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery and Arboretum, 7777 W. 29th Avenue,  Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Please gather at the Olinger Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection.  www.CrownHillFuneral.com

40th Reunion Book

I hope everyone who attended had a good time. I know I did.

I've added a link at the top right of the page for the reunion book. Contact details have been omitted so the evil bots won't start spamming you. If you didn't send in your story, you still can. I'll add it to blog.

I'll be doing a page for photos from the reunion soon. If you have pictures to share, send them to me and I'll include them. Also anything else you want to share I would be happy to post.

Here's a photo I received from John Worley just before the reunion. As always, you can click on a picture to see a larger image.

family photo is of my two (2) daughters, sons–in-law and wife Deb…..left to right….Matt and Britanee, Josh and Allie, Deb & I.

Brad Bishop update

This was forwarded to me from Mary Schadwinkel:

From: "Mary Essay" <essayfam@bbc.net>

Date: September 13, 2016 4:46:31 PM MDT

To: "'Mary Schadwinkel'" <mkschad@bbc.net>

Subject: RE: Hello

Hi Mary,

Yes, it has been a long hard roller coaster ride for Brad and Ann.  As you
know Brad has been ill for many years, going back to the late 70's when he
was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.  Has had lung issues, had H1N1 6
years ago that took it's toll, etc., etc.  He has been sick really since
last fall and had a rotator cuff repair done in December that he never
really quite recovered from.  He has been on oxygen since last fall and has
had several hospitalizations for pneumonia.  He was being treated by a
pulmonologist who recommended that he see a cardiac surgeon for evaluation
and further testing.  It was discovered that both his mitral valve and
aortic valve needed to be replaced and so the decision was made for him to
undergo this very risky surgery on July 25.  Since his surgery there have
been many setbacks and he was in the ICU for a little over 6 weeks.  He
recently was moved to a rehabilitation hospital for further care.  He is
awake at times but has a trach in and is receiving ventilator support.  He
receives tube feedings and also his meds through a tube.  He just recently
has been sitting up in a chair and trying to wean from the ventilator
support for about 2 hours at a time. Quite a deal!!

Ann has been super strong, spending most days at the hospital and is now
back to work yet still going to Kindred Rehab Hospital over her lunch hour
and then after work. She has lots of family/friend support which they are
thankful for.  Please remember them in your prayers.  If you want to send a
card it would probably be best to send it to their house and then when can
take it to show Brad.  9497 Cody Drive, Westminster, CO 80021.