Elizabeth A. "Betty" Bishop's Obituary
Elizabeth Anna (Zandt) Bishop, 99, went peacefully and joyfully to be with her Lord on March 22, 2016, at Sunset Manor, Jenison, Michigan. She was born May 10, 1916, in New Era, Michigan, and enjoyed her childhood years there. At 16, she moved to Muskegon, Michigan, where she worked and lived on her own. She married Andrew B. Bishop on October 29, 1947, and they raised a family of five children in Muskegon. She was a long time member of Allen Ave Christian Reformed Church, Muskegon, where she was an organist for fifty years. Faith, family, and music were her life commitments. She was a faithful prayer warrior for her family, her church, and her neighbors. She is survived by three sons, Jack (Susan), David (Sandy), and Glenn; 8 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ben Malda; sister-in-law Donna Bishop; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew, in 1991, and two of her precious children, her daughter, Jeanne in 1977, and her son, Dennis, in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her two very dear sisters, Anna Milkamp and Della Zuidema. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 25 at 1:00pm, at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 695 Allen Ave., with Pastor Benjamin Oliveira officiating. Visitation will be at the Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210, on Thursday, March 24, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, you are asked to consider the Music Fund of Allen Ave. CRC. You are also invited to sign the family’s Online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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