John BISHOP Obituary

Another legend departs. Nov 2024, was the passing of Peter Rae, a very close friend to JR. Not many left of the original crowd. Met JR, through Jack Rowe at the Maniototo Hotel, which was then owned by Des and Joy Rabbit. Scored a t-shirt that day, thanks to JR, that read hop into the Maniototo Hotel. Had some good times at Otemetata, as well. Rest well..

A photo from long ago when John had a party for his 23 year old son Murray aka Muzz. Circa February 1981. So though memory fails, I did have the pleasure of meeting JR Bishop . Rest in peace kind Sir.

Sorry to hear of JRs passing.. I Worked for John as a first year apprentice Signwriter in Oamaru... Continued doing all signage for him untill 1982...Bloody good bloke ... and to work for...Thinking of his family at this time ,with deepest sympathy.. Graham Gardiner.. Perth

Passed away peacefully, January 8, 2025, aged 87, at his home in Hervey Bay, Queensland, formerly of Oamaru and Queenstown.
Much loved and cherished husband of Pam and former husband of Barbara. Loved and respected Dad and father in-law of Murray, Tony and Deborah, Joanne and Dave Cleverley, Ross and Moira and Johnny and Sunisa. Grandad to Shane, Zyanya, John, Max and Fran, Lucy, and Great-Grandad Tyler and Isobella, Van and Tyson, Amaia and Kiani and baby Ethan. Brother and brother-in-law of Geoff and Leone, Barbara Wadsworth*, Julie and Reg* Direen and Peter*. A celebration of John's life will be held at the Community Centre, Otematata, on Thursday, February 27, at 1.00pm. Messages to the family can be sent to Pam Bishop, 306/48 Watson Street, Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia 4655, or Joanne Cleverly 129 Eden Street, Oamaru 9400.

A man of many talents who lived life to the full.
Forever in our hearts, R.I.P. J.R. from his family

(*denotes deceased)