This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BISHOP, HOWE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/287 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., February 2, 1916, page 9 FRANK A. BISHOP Frank A. Bishop, who had been a resident and esteemed businessman of Hood River for the past six years, died Thursday after having been in failing health for several months. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the Unitarian Church, with Rev. H.A. MacDonald officiating. Mr. Bishop had been an active member of that church. In the course of the service Mrs. S.O. Huelat sang two songs. Pallbearers were William Irwin, W.E. Imholz, Thomas Flagler, A.W. Onthank, G.A. Clough and A.J. Graham. The local Masonic Lodge took charge of the services at the grave, Mr. bishop’s having been for many years a devoted member of that order. Mr. Bishop was born at Fairbault, Minn., in 1858. In 1898 he was appointed chief clerk of the United States Land Board at Grand Forks, N.D. In 1904 he was transferred to the land office at Great Falls, Mont., and lived there until coming to Hood River. Here he became interested in the Waucoma Abstract Company, which was subsequently merged with the Hood River Abstract Company. A few months ago Mr. Bishop sold out his interest with that company and engaged in the same business with A.W. Onthank. During his residence here Mr. Bishop had won the friendship and esteem of many, who sincerely regretted his death. He was a man who took a keen interest in all matters of public import and had been a helpful influence in much of Hood River’s progress during his residence here. He was a member of the Commercial Club and an active worker while his health permitted. In fact he will be missed in many circles. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie M. Bishop; one brother, who is engaged in the Indian service at Fort DeCh_ne, Utah, and a sister, Mrs. H.L. Howe, of this city. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.