Russell Bishop

Russell Charles Bishop, 62, Yates Center, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Burlington. 

Russell was born Aug. 3, 1949 in rural Woodson County, the son of Russell J. and Betty (Morrow) Bishop. Russell grew up in Yates Center and graduated from Yates Center High School in 1968. He attended a Technical School in Wichita before he joined the Navy in 1969. Russell’s time in the service took him to the Philippines, where he met Virginia (GiGi) Andrada. On Dec. 21, 1972 they were married in San Narciso Zambales, Philippines. Russell and GiGi were blessed with two children, Carol and Michael, before returning to the United States in 1973. After they returned to the U.S., they had two boys, Christopher John and Charles. 

Russell worked for Gates Corporation for over 20 years as a maintenance technician and still was working at Gates prior to his death. He enjoyed his family and friends and loved being a grandpa, as well as welcoming a new son-in-law and two daughter-in-laws to his family. Russell loved to cook. He was known for his famous homemade noodles. He cooked for all family occasions, and also many church occasions. 

Russell was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, GiGi; a daughter Carol and husband Tory Whitcomb, Andover; three sons, Michael and wife Corie, Kechi, Christopher John, Yates Center, and Charles (Chuck) and wife Rachel, Augusta; siblings Eddie and wife Nancy, Nemaha, Neb., Randy and wife Christy, Yates Center, Brian and friend Martha McConagie, Yates Center, Tim and wife Kim, Andover, and Rita Bishop, Burlington;  his parents, Russell J. and Betty Bishop, Yates Center, five grandchildren, Jarrett, Chase, Mia, Jaxson and Maddox; sister-in-law Lourdes Wilson, Las Vegas, Nev.; and many other relatives and friends.  

Services will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Yates Center, with burial following in Yates Center Cemetery. The family will meet with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home, Yates Center. Memorials may be left at the funeral home, P.O. Box 188, Yates Center 66783 for Friends for Life.