Karen E. Bishop, 64, earned her angel wings on November 25, 2015 in her home in Overland Park, Kansas. Her last days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Karen had touched in some way thorough her short, yet memorable lifetime. Karen’s life would seem brief to many, but to those that knew her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her generous spirit and kind nature brought so much love and joy to her family and friends.

Karen was born in Manhattan, KS in October 1951 to Eleanor and Earl Bradshaw. She is survived by her brother Roy Bradshaw and his wife LuAnn of Wichita, KS. She married Walter Bishop of Paola, Kansas on a warm August day in 1970. Together they raised four children. Karen is survived by Walter and their kids: Brett married to Katrina, Brad married to Tricia, Brice married to Sherri, and Breanna with Joe Canfield. She is also survived by her thirteen grandchildren, her nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Eleanor and Earl.

We will remember Karen’s smile, her warmth, her energy, her love for life, family and friends, but also students, colleagues and clients, many of whom over time also became friends. She worked very hard all her life, up until the very end. She made a difference in the lives of many. She enjoyed traveling, music, playing cards, and reading. Karen may be gone, but her memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Memorial contributions may be given to Servants of Mary, 800 North 18th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102.




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