John A. Bishop
DELTA, Millard County - John Avery Bishop, 76, died Thursday, 2:30 a.m.,
at his home after an illness. Born Oct. 26, 1885, Deseret, Millard county, to
Mohonri M. and Janett Brunson Bishop. Married Lemira Walker Aug. 28, 1907, Salt Lake Temple,
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints. Former Delta post-master,
school teacher, city councilman. Former member, Millard County School Board. Graduate, Millard Stake Academy,
University of Utah. Active LDS Church. Survivors: widow; sons, daughters,
Dr. A. Alvin, Logan; Frank W., Springville; Mohonri M., Rigby, Idaho;
Mrs. A. W. (Erma) Stephenson, Cedar City; Mrs. Garn A. (Lemira) Brown, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Cecil D. (Ava) Losee, Delta;
Mrs. Richard (Ora Mae) May, Fredonia, Ariz.; 39 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brothers,sisters, Clark, Don T., both Delta;
Milo, Heber, Mrs. Lola Cropper, all Hinckley, Millard County; Mrs. Irene Skem, Buhl, Idaho. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m.,
Delta Second LDS Ward Chapel, where friends call Monday, 11 a.m. until time of services. Burial Delta City Cemetery.
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