Royce Douglas Bishop

He dedicated his life to his career and family.

Royce grew up In Kensington, CA, graduated El Cerrito High in 1959 and attended Contra Costa JC before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served in Turkey and was honorably discharged after six years. He learned computer skills at Mechanics Bank while also attending San Francisco State University. His career became fourteen years at Safeway Stores, Inc, Wells Fargo Bank, San Francisco, Safeway Stores again, Imperial Savings in San Diego, CA, for 5 years. His last fifteen years were spent in Operations at Visa, where he retired as Vice President of Systems Engineering. He came out of retirement three years later to run the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Data Center at El Dorado Hills, CA, until a permanent replacement could be found.

Royce was a humbly confident man, known for his leadership and support. His Intelligence and exceptional honesty won him the loyalty of many friends. A loving father and husband, he leaves behind his loving wife, Editha (Edy) Smith-Bishop and his three daughters, Andrea Ahlin, Janine Rimel and Denise Bishop, his eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. He will be missed.

Royce's life will be honored November 5, 2026 at 2:00pm at Northern California Veterans Cemetery In 169, CA.