Obituary for Barbara JoAnne (Bishop) Henkle

Born,  October 27, 1935 – Died, May 27, 2023

Barbara JoAnne Bishop was born October 27, 1935 to Gladys Evelyn (Moon) Bishop and Alvy Charles “Chick” Bishop in Pasco, WA. 

Barbara and her brother Richard were raised in The Dalles, OR.

Barbara graduated high school in 1953 as Valedictorian at The Dalles High School.  She was active in student activities and music.  Barbara briefly attended Oregon State University to study Home Economics.

Barbara married Stanley Gene Henkle on June 10, 1956.  They gave birth to their daughter Denise Laurel Henkle on June 27, 1957.  Besides being a farm wife and mother, Barbara worked outside the home.  The family moved to Boardman, Oregon in 1963 and established a cattle ranch that raised Polled Herefords, Appaloosa Horses and Blue Heeler cattle dogs.  Barbara worked for their best friends Carroll and Shirley Donovan at the C&D Drive in in Boardman for 8 years and later worked at the Boardman Pharmacy for Ray Michael for 20 years.

Barbara was active in Tillicum Club for many years.  She was a very talented cook and crafter.  Barb was known for her beautiful quilts, sewing skills and her baking skills.  Her gingersnaps were legendary and requested as Christmas presents.

Barbara will be remembered as being a loyal wife, mother and friend.  She was a great listener and was loved by those who worked with her.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved mother Gladys, her father “Chick” and her brother Richard Lauren Bishop.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Stanley, her daughter Denise (John) Owen, grandson Jared Daniel Owen and her great grandchildren Maddie Elizabeth Owen and (J.D.) John Darrick Owen.

The Celebration of Life will be at First Presbyterian Church in Pendleton, Oregon, June 10th at 1:15 p.m.  A link will be available at the church Facebook page for a live stream of the service.

Flowers or memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 201 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, Oregon, 97801.  Memorials will go to the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir Ministry.