Clinton Bishop

Obituary for Clinton Doyle Bishop Clinton Doyle Bishop of Yakima passed away in the early morning at Cottage in the Meadow on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Doyle was born in Moscow, ID on July 13, 1937 to Clinton Charles Bishop and Wilma Ruth Froman. Doyle had 2 sisters, Karen and Bonnie and his late bother Gayle. He had numerous nieces and nephews as well. Doyle married the love of his life, Joy Montgomery on April 19, 1959 in Prosser, WA. Together they had and raised two sons, Jerry (Ursala) Bishop of Turlock, CA and Kevin (Ramona) Bishop of Yakima, WA. He enjoyed spending time with his boys and their sports and especially loved the time that he spent with his Grandchildren Kristine Dorff (Scott Dorff), Kaitlynn Bishop, Shea Bishop and Kalynn Williams. He had 5 Great Grandchildren; Noah Dorff, Oliver Dorff, Phoebe Bishop Pueshner, Callen Ward and Jayce Ward. Doyle also dearly loved his dogs Copper and Gus beyond measure and his Grand Fur Babes Jimmy, Mack, Autumn and Botwin. Doyle worked at the Larson Building Garage where he loved working on cars. He then worked for the City of Yakima Transit Division where he retired. In his younger years Doyle enjoyed bowling with his wife Joy and boys. Oh how they loved to travel to Reno, Vegas and Laughlin NV. He took pride in working in his yard, water pond and was quite the handyman. He also loved playing golf at the Elks and Yakima Country Club. Meeting at McGuires Pub for some spirits was a fun pastime with his friends and if you knew Doyle when the times were great he would say “Lets Get Lit”! Doyle enjoyed watching Bonanza and Western movies sitting in his favorite recliner in his retirement years and he and Joy even went to travel the see the Ponderosa and Old Tuscon in AZ. One of Doyle’s favorite pastime was when he was visiting his family in Glenwood where he also loved to fish and camp with dear friends and family. Aw yes there are so many wonderful and fun memories made there. Doyle’s sense of humor brought laughter and so many fun stories to hear about. Doyle was loved by all and will be dearly missed by all of his family. We know you are now complete with Mama Joy in Heaven. Until we meet again Dad you will always be in our hearts and memories. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on October 3, 2022 at the Terrace Heights Memorial Park for those that wish to attend. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clinton Bishop, please visit our flower store.