Dennis Leland Bishop Jr. Great Falls, Montana Obituary

Dennis Leland Bishop Jr.

Dennis L. Bishop Jr., 66, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dennis was born in Munich, Germany on April 27, 1952 to Dennis and Mary (Pfeile) Bishop. He was dearly loved by his family and all that knew him. In his final years you could often see him riding his bike around downtown Great Falls, picking up trash and visiting with the locals. Dennis attended St Ann’s Church for many years self-titling himself the bouncer and would collect the offerings. Dennis served the public as a drug and alcohol counselor for several decades. A lamp maker and repairer, if you were a friend of Dennis you have one of his lamps he made in your home. Alzheimer’s took many things from Dennis. The one thing it couldn’t take was love. Love is not a memory-it’s a feeling that resides in your heart and soul. Dennis is survived by his children, Denny Bishop, Molly Bishop, Andy (Tiffany) Bishop, Mary (Chris) Jernigan, and Sera (Ben) Jupka; grandchildren; Madison, Michael, Maggie, Jameson, Brynn, Sophia, Zachary, Jordan and Olivia; and his brother, Ron (Cindy) Bishop.
April 27, 1952 - November 11, 201804/27/195211/11/2018
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Lynda White
December 6, 2018
I remember when Dennis and my sister Joanne (his wife at the time) took my sisters and I to the drive-in theatre and he told us to hide in the van so we wouldn't have to pay he pretended to talk to the attendant at the gate and scared all of us thinking we were going to ... Continue Reading
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Dave Moe
December 4, 2018
I knew Dennis back when we both attended the College of GF (Providence) in the late 80's. He was such a gentle and caring human being. He hoped the best for everyone. He is dearly missed by so many.
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Brenda sexton
November 19, 2018
Dennis I will miss your cheerful smile and crazy sense of humor...I always think of you when I look at the beautiful lamp you made me....rest in peace my fellow hippie....Peace..Brenda
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Elaine Christensen
November 18, 2018
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Elaine Christensen
November 18, 2018
To my friend Dennis Bishop, There's only one, An angel on earth, I miss you a ton. You made me laugh, In every way, Since that lucky time, I met you one day. I'll never forget you, And all that you've done, Helping others so much, You made life fun. So as you would ... Continue Reading
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