OBITUARY
Mel Manton Bishop
July 8, 1940 – January 2, 2021
Mel Bishop, 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
Mel Bishop was born on July 8, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to Samuel and Helen Bishop. Mel grew up in Detroit and was a graduate of Mumford High School where he was a four-year Varsity track star and was all-city in track his senior year. After high school, he went to Wayne State University where he studied to become a teacher. He was proud of his achievements at the school where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity and was elected Homecoming King his senior year. After college he married Marilyn Marsh and they moved out to suburbs of Detroit, most notably Oak Park and West Bloomfield and started to raise their three sons, David, Scott, and Eric.
When his children were young, he went to The University of Michigan on the weekends and received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration and started a career in hospital administration which lasted until his retirement. His career brought him to Beaumont, Texas in 1982, and finally to Houston, Texas in 1985. During his time in hospital administration, his two proudest accomplishments was bringing the first mobile C.A.T. Scan unit to any private hospital in Houston as well as developing the first physical therapy and sports medicine facility to a private hospital in the state of Texas. Outside of work, Mel enjoyed lifting weights, watching The Houston Astros and The Houston Rockets, watching science fiction movies, and loved when he was able to travel. His favorite vacations were cruises and going to Las Vegas.
Mel is predeceased by his wife Marilyn Bishop, his parents Helen and Samuel Bishop, and his in-laws Ruth and Sol Meyers. He is survived by his children, David Bishop, Scott and Geri Bishop, and Eric and Rachel Bishop; his sister, Madelyn Liss; his grandchildren, Ryan Bishop, Nathan Bishop, Dylan Bishop, and Marissa Bishop; his sisters-in-law, Barbara (Michael) Simon, and Joni (Mel) Muskovitz; and his seven nieces and their families.
The funeral service was held at Beth Yeshurun Post Oak Cemetery, however a recording of the service can be accessed at: https://venue.streamspot.com/f8d04b5b
In lieu of flowers, please consider of donation in Mel’s memory to The Emery Weiner School (https://www.emeryweiner.org/support/give-to-ews), Congregation Or Ami (https://oramihouston.org/donations/make-a-donation/), or The Gravestone Project of The Hebrew Order of David Galil Lodge (https://www.hodgalil.org/GravestoneProject)
Please leave remembrances and messages of condolences for the family below.
Memories
Mel Manton Bishop
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ADD A MEMORYBernie Bildman
January 6, 2021
Mel and I were pretty much inseparable back in the day (Mumford High School). I often hung out at his home, visiting with his mom and dad. Lost touch after high school when I started classes at U of Michigan. Those days were SO much fun, we did so many things together. Regards to his family. RIP
Bernie Bildman
Scott Bishop
January 6, 2021
I came across this picture from back in the 1980s of Mel and his three sons (left to right) David, Eric and Scott. Wanted to share for those that have not met all three of us.
Ann Garcia
January 5, 2021
We took care of Mel at Com for Care and he was always easy to care for. He had a very interesting personality and knew what he wanted and needed. We loved and cared for Mel like our own family. He is such a sweet man and loved telling us his stories from the past and he would always emphasized on how important education is in ones life. We will always remember Mel in our hearts and we are happy to have met and known him during his journey here on earth.
Margarita Oliveti
January 4, 2021
Scott Bishop
January 4, 2021
It has wonderful as Mel’s middle son reading some of the memories from old friends (before I was borne), from Michigan and Texas. Thank you for sharing so far. I found this old picture of my father in his early 30s when looking through albums...made me smile, so I wanted to share it. Those that know my father from his 50s and earlier will appreciate it.
Mark Schlussel
January 4, 2021
My memories of Mel go back to our high school days in Detroit. We shared a friendship that included our high school club The Princetons and sports. Mel was by far the best athlete in our group.
He was a person of charm, thoughtfulness and grace.
I have memories of his mom and dad. His father taught and was the coach of his high school football team as I remember.
May Mel's family find comfort in the memories of a very fine person.
Mark Schlussel
Roy Adamcik
January 4, 2021
Scott and Eric
You have my deepest sympathy. The loss of a father is hard to deal with and is a time of great sadness. But during this time and in the future you know you can look back and remember the loving and wonderful times you had with him. He is at Peace.
Stephen Bean
January 4, 2021
I graduated with Mel from Mumford High. Wonderful person and fabulous athlete. So very sorry to hear of his passing. The world lost a truly good guy.
JoAnn Weissman
January 4, 2021
On behalf of the Mumford High School Class of 1958, I’m sending our deepest condolences to Mel’s family and high school classmates. Mel was a sweet, gentle friend to all who knew him and I hope that happy memories of him will help soothe your broken hearts.
Vanessa Reagan
January 3, 2021
Dear Scott, Geri and the Bishop family,
Please accept our deepest and sincere condolences on the loss of your father. We hope your loving memories of him will give you comfort in the days ahead.
Love,
Vanessa and Jeff Reagan
Tom, Sam and Kyle
Linda Lerner
January 3, 2021
Dear Sott , Eric ,and David, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’ passing. Mel and I go “way back” in time. Mel was there for me when Marty died. I will never forget his kindness to me when I needed it most. I know how close he was to his “boys”. I remember the good time I had with your mom, and how much I still miss her. Nothing I can say will ease your loss. You were great sons to your dad. Please know my prayers are with you. Linda Lerner
Barbara Melnik
January 3, 2021
Eric, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much you loved your dad and how close you were to each other. May you be comforted by Zion and the other mourners of Jerusalem.
Gladys Viruet
January 3, 2021
I met Mel many years ago when he lived in an independent living facility called Westbrae in Houston. He met my mother there and they became best friends. He enjoyed many types of cuisines and often left Westbrae to explore some shopping and then dinner. Mel loved shopping and often went to the Galleria. My mom Margarita Oliveti met the family and enjoyed their reunions. Mel was a very humble man despite his successes and wonderful work experiences. I thank Mel for all the beautiful memories he created with my mother. Sadly they separated after both had falls and had to move into more supervised environments. Coincidentally we took mom to view a facility and long and behold they bumped into each other again. He was so happy to see her, he actually thought she went looking for him. It was all fate! She visited him 2-3 times after that but Covid restrictions kept them apart. I’m saddened that Mel has gone off to rest eternally but I’m sure Mom and Mel will meet again in heaven. Thank you for the memories! My deepest condolences to Mel’s family. Until they meet again! God bless. Your family! May Mel Bishop rest in eternal peace! From Margarita Oliveti and daughter Gladys Viruet.
Ivor Segall
January 3, 2021
May his memory be a blessing
BD”H
From the brethren of HOD lodge Tikvah
Shirley Bernstein
January 3, 2021
Dearest David, Scott., Gerrie, Eric, Rachel and Mel’s beloved grandchildren,
I was so sorry to hear that your beloved Mel passed away. He was a man of great integrity, character, loyalty, love of family and friends. His strength, his presence demanded the highest and best , his gentleness and understanding soothed the brashness of life whomsoever felt it’s pain.
The love between your Mother/gmother & Father/gfather, an extraordinary love story! Such is their legacy that will filter down for generations to come. Such to be emulated !
Remember him happily and may G-D grant you solace in your mourning.
My love,
Aunt Shirley
Karen Hunt
January 3, 2021
Scott and Geri I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly loved.
Kaye and stan Miller
January 3, 2021
Hi Bishops
What a shock to hear of your father’s passing. So sorry for your great loss.
We will always remember your dad as a kind, caring and wonderful human being. Will always remember him across the street playing with his sons and schmoozing with the other dad’s. Also the wonderful relationship with your mom and the respect that was always given to all who lived on Hart street. We send our love to all of you.
Take care, Kaye and Stan Miller
Jason Feld
January 3, 2021
May his memory be a blessing. Mel was a wonderful man. We love the Bishop family and are saddened by this loss. You all are in our thoughts/prayers. Love, The Felds
Joyce Nowak
January 3, 2021
We especially love this picture. Sitting next to Elliott and I at Marissa’s “ Grandparents and special friends “ day. We will miss seeing him on our trips to Houston.