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Ivan M. Bishop, 91, of McClure, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 9 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
He was born May 19, 1932, in McClure, a son of the late Albert H. and Mabel R. (Hockenbroch) Bishop. On Dec. 24, 1952, he married the former Norma J. Treaster who survives.
Ivan was a graduate of McClure High School with the class of 1950.
He was a life-long member of Mt. Bethel Church in McClure.
Ivan worked as an auto body repairman at Cupp's Motor Co. in Lewistown and Leister Ford in McAlisterville. He then went on to further his education at Penn State and became a teacher and taught at the Juniata Mifflin Vo-Tech School in the auto body department.
Ivan was the last living member of his immediate family and in addition to his wife Norma of 71 years, he is survived by one son, Jerry (Emily) Bishop; three daughters, Joni (Steve) Heimbach, Jayni (Wayne) Walter, Jeanna (Mike) Strausser; grandchildren, Landon (Nathan), Lynelle (Craig), J.J. (Greta), Jaylene (Erik), Christa (Pete), Courtney (Bo), Breanne (Mark), Brittney (Sean), and Brooke; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Trevor, Wyatt (Amanda), Rylee and fiancÈ, Garret, Mckennin, Griffin, Gracie, Max, Braylon, Brogan, Crew, Elliott and Arden; three step great-great grandchildren, Colby, Casey, Brynne; two step great-great granddaughters, Paisley and Amelia; one great-great-granddaughter expected in Aug.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Park, Rodney, Warren "Lindy" Bishop; two sisters, Emeline Brininger and Jeanette Robison.
Ivan and his wife, Norma opened their home to a bonus daughter who lived with them for three years, Becky Keister Norman (Greg). They also housed 10 exchange students, four of them remained in contact, including Stefano, Rudolph, Sara, Soli (Vibha) and their daughters Karina and Kajal.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mt. Bethel Church, 16 E. Specht St., McClure followed by the funeral service at 11 with Pastor Tad Schlegel and Rev. Donald Wise officiating.
Burial will follow in McClure Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to honor Ivan's memory may be made to Mt. Bethel Church, P.O. Box 136, McClure, PA 17841.
Arrangements are by the Kreamer Funeral Home, 130 S. Zechman St., Beavertown.