David was born on January 7, 1932, to Elmer and Margaret Bishop in Maple Grove, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force in 1950. In 1957, he received his Diploma from the County Teachers College where he taught grades 1-8 in small country schools.
In 1951, David met Bonnie at her home in Virginia and married in 1954. David and Bonnie went on to have six children, David, Christopher, Deborah, Mary, Kenneth, and Tammy.
David started his career in the brewery industry delivering beer in the Manitowoc/Sheboygan, Wisconsin area. He moved his family to Golden, Colorado and enjoyed 20 years with Coors Brewing Company.
In 1994, David retired and spent his time gardening, golfing, fishing, traveling and spending time with family.
David was predeceased by his father, Elmer Bishop, mother, Margaret Bishop, and daughter-in law, Cindy Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bonnie Bishop. Children, David (Karen) Bishop, Christopher Bishop (Deanna Gaffney) Deborah (Ray) Lakatos, Mary (Bob) Ermer, Kenneth (Hope) Bishop, and Tammy (Alan) Hoeffner. Grandchildren, Allison, CJ, Michelle, Brian, Robbie, Satori, AJ, and Megan. Great-Grandchildren, Nadia, Morgen, Logan, James, Thomas, Landon, Oliver, and Hallie. Sister, Janice (Al) Kohlbeck.
Services will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 am MST. Services to be held in Serenity Point with a reception to follow the graveside service.
