Jack Bishop

Jack Noel Bishop, at age 91 passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Fe surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2014. Jack was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 13, 1923 to Arthur and Dorothy Bishop. He is survived by his wife Barbara Bishop, his brother Warren, his four children Ymelda, Eric, Celeste, Roland, step daughter Kathy, and 12 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, as well as numerous great grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his daughter Linea. At age 18, Jack enlisted in the Navy and proudly served in the Pacific Theater during WWII as a gunners mate. He earned 5 battle stars aboard the ship USS Suamico in the liberation of the Philippines. Jack also bravely fought in the battle of Midway and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. Upon being honorably discharged at the conclusion of the war, Jack studied at the Parsons School of Art under the GI bill. This led to a 32 year career as a technical draftsman for the Northrop Corporation in Los Angeles. During this time, Jack raised his five beloved children in Manhattan Beach, California. As a devoted father he enjoyed family camping trips, going to the beach, and his love of arts and culture. Upon his retirement, he pursued his passion in trading American Indian Art and opened the J.N. Bishop gallery in Los Angeles with his second wife Barbara, his soul mate and love of his life. They owned the gallery for 15 years and because of their deep interest in Indian arts and culture, led them to relocate to Santa Fe, NM. Over the next 23 years, Jack and Barbara made many friends in the Southwest while continuing their passion for trading and collecting indigenous art. Jack was a very special person and his vast knowledge of history and arts never ceased to amaze those who had the privilege to meet him. His warm and loving nature, as well as his wonderful sense of humor made everyone feel very special. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff and workers from the Del Corazon Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their caring assistance. Jack will be given a full military service which will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 10:30am at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.