Jerry S. Bishop

Jerry S. Bishop was peacefully called to his heavenly home on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 88 with his family by his side.

Jerry was born July 22, 1927 in Saginaw, MI. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley (Sommer) and his children Craig (Shannon Allen) of Traverse City, Jim (Shirley Stephens) of Saginaw and Jenny Bishop of Rockford. 'Gramps' leaves behind eight grandchildren including Katie, Todd and Kellen Bishop of Traverse City; Mary Lou Stephens-Yates of Sparta, Tennessee; Andrew Bishop of Tawas City; Nick, Jordan and Brendan Bishop of Saginaw; dear cousin Charles Wilkinson of Saginaw and seven great grandchildren.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Harold (Jim) Wilkinson, and his strong band of brothers Lyle and Russell (Bud) Bishop and Jim Wilkinson.

Jerry served in the US Marine Corp and retired from the City of Saginaw as a Firefighter, after which time he and Shirley moved to Lake Ann, MI. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and friends, golfing with Cousin Charlie, proudly attending his grandchildren's soccer and hockey games and spending time with his dogs.

A Memorial Service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Interlochen (1896 Rogers Road) on Thursday, June 9 at 11 am, with visitation from 10 to 11. A graveside memorial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Saginaw at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Michigan, 10850 East Traverse Highway, Suite 1155, Traverse City, MI 49684.