Evelyn L. Bishop

September 7, 1930 - June 24, 2017

ADRIAN—Evelyn Bishop, 86, of Adrian, formerly of the Irish Hills area, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born September 7, 1930 in Seneca, MI to the late Coral and Ruth (Speith) Ridenour. Evelyn was a 1947 graduate of Waldron High School. On April 9, 1950, she married Richard G. Bishop of Hudson, MI; they were blessed with 67 years of marriage. Evelyn retired from Secretary State Office, Adrian, where she also served as union Steward for Local 6000 UAW. She loved her family dearly and was active with her family in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. Evelyn and her husband also enjoyed traveling out west and to Canada, taking a trip every year. Baking and cooking were also favorites of Evelyn. She was a former member of Springville Methodist Church. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Michael C. (Bonnie) of Onsted and Marc R. (Rosemary) of Manitou Beach; two grandchildren, Lee DeJonghe and Jamie (Jennifer) Six; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, brother Robert Ridenour and her sisters, Janet Whalon and Patricia Vernier. Funeral services for Evelyn will be 11 am, Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Tom McMichael officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 27 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com