Ruth Alice Bishop

Ruth Alice Bishop, 68, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away in Virginia on October 23, 2026. Born April 29, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents Frederick & Carol (Tapp) Bishop.

She was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School and Purdue University, West Lafayette where she completed her bachelor’s degree in computer technology.

Ruth served her country for three years as a Sargent in the US Army, trained in cryptology and interception operations, and specialized in Electronic Warfare. Her last assignment was in Berlin, Germany at the USAFS.

She was employed by Booz Allen Hamilton as a System Architect with prior employment as a Cyber Security Engineer and Geospatial System Administrator.

Ruth enjoyed time with friends, world travel and adventure, reading, and her animals. She was a long-time member of the American Quarter Horse Association and owned numerous award-winning horses. In addition, she had several award-winning cats, along with many well-named rescue cats and leaves behind Hokus, Pokus, and Clarence and horses Mac, and her beloved riding horse, Ghost. Her humor and hearty laugh will be greatly missed!

Ruth is survived by friends Sandy Sands, Tony Santos, Jim Offutt, Matt Barnes, and her local Bailey “family”, and many others.

To honor her wishes, a private service will be held, followed by burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Memorials may be sent to the donor’s preference in memory of Ruth.

To honor her wishes, a private service will be held, followed by burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.