Stanley James "Jimmy" Bishop

Stanley James “Jimmy” Bishop was born December 6, 1933, to Harry and Stella (Trottier) Bishop on a ranch in Phillips County, MT. Jimmy grew up in a blended family with nine brothers and sisters. He attended school in Malta where he excelled in sports. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and traveled the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Pritchett. In 1960, he married Cora Weiselman. They had six children, Justin, Denise, Lisa, Barbara, Sheila, and Patrick. An accomplished house painter, he moved the family to Vaughn, MT and worked for several years with his best friend, Dennis McGurran. A self-taught artist, it was at this time he began to sculpt. He created beautiful statues, mostly with a western theme. He showed his work at various places throughout the northwest. After Jimmy and Cora divorced, dad moved to the Flathead. He attended college there where he met and married Susan Bassett. They had two children, Morgan and Madelynn. Jimmy eventually moved to Spokane and started his own painting business. He enjoyed collecting western artifacts and antique furniture. He liked to tease and joke. He was a member of the Little Shell Tribe and was proud of his Metis heritage. As Jimmy got older and more frail, Patrick took him in to his home to care for him. Denise also cared for him for extended periods. We all loved him, and he loved us. Luke 15:20 “And while he was still a long way off, the father saw his son and ran to him.” With his family by his side, Jimmy closed his eyes to earth and opened them in heaven on May 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; daughters, Barbara and Sheila; and grandson, Elijah Bishop. Jimmy is survived by six children; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. We would like to say thank you to Peace Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of dad in his final days. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.