Jacob (Jake) Heironimous-Bishop
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Jacob (Jake) Heironimous — Bishop passed away peacefully with his family around him at KU Medical Center on December 20, 2018 after a brief illness. Jake was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 12, 1977. He was the son of David and Barbara Bishop.
Jake moved to Lawrence with his family in 1989 and graduated from Lawrence High School. He worked at several jobs in and around Lawrence. An accomplished writer and comedian he was a member of Renegade Theater comedy troupe and did occasional stand-up. He also did readings of his poetry by invitation and at open mike nights.
He never met a person he didn’t like or find interesting. There are very few people that, upon meeting him, didn’t like Jake. He would strike up a conversation with just about anyone he came in contact with and learned more about them than they did about him. Jake had a wonderful sense of humor and was always ready with a humorous quip or sarcastic remark. He was well known for his collection of unique socks which he proudly wore with his pant legs rolled up to mid-calf. He had extensive and eclectic music collection and was a fan of cheesy television movies.
Jake was preceded in death by his grandparents Glenn and Rosemary Bishop and John and Mary Ellen Neal. He is survived by his children Evelyn (EV) and Javier (JAE), parents David and Barbara Bishop, brother Ian (Jen), niece Allix, and nephews Caleb and Quinten. He will also be missed by his fiancé Missy Irwin, ex-wife Sarah and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Jake’s life will be held on Thursday January 3, 2019 from 7:00 ~ 9:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorial trees will be planted in Lawrence and at the Neal Family Reunion in Millerville, Ohio this spring and summer
Contributions may be made in Jake’s name to the Arc of Douglas County, Lawrence KS and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
My sincere condolences to the entire Bishop family. What a tragic loss. . .
We are so sorry for your loss. Loosing someone so young is hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kim, Nick and Stefanie Greco
So sorry for the lose. My grandchildren cared so much and i hope you all find peace.
Words are always hard to find at a time like this. My thoughts and prayers for his parents, brother, and all of his family. His sense of humor is the thing I remember when I first met him as a young kid. I know what a joy he was to his family. God bless you all and may you find joy and peace in remembering him.
I’m so sorry for your loss, David, Barb and family. Praying for you all. May God be with you during this time of mourning and grief. My love to you all.❤️
To the Family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that Jacob has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to Paradise Earth just as Jehovah God has promised. In fact , the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God had intended from the beginning. God’s Kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ John 5:28, 29, Job 14:14, 15,Psalms 37:29,Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4 Go To: JW.ORG
Jake touched every one who met him. He had infectious energy and spirit. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts, prayers, love, and sympathies abound for his family and friends.
Jake was a kind and helpful man. My sympathy and prayers for all of you. May you “have a peace that surpasses all understanding”. Prayers will continue as you walk through this time. Love and Hugs! Allison N.
The place we worked wasn’t known for having employees you could depend on. But Jake, guy was always on time, and did what he could to keep the store afloat. Aside from a good co-worker, the conversations we’d have as the changing of the guard took place were always ones I could get into and enjoy, anything went, like the ones Dante and Randall from Clerks had as they worked together at a store just like ours
Gonna miss you, man. The store, and a special place in my life ain’t gonna be the same without you. Something tells me I’ll never really know someone like you ever again, but maybe that’s what made you special
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolence
We grieve with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you surrounded by much love as you remember Jake. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jake we won’t ever forget the time you stayed a wk with us one summer when you were a kid. And of course you had to knock your tooth out on the pool slide but hey we got ya to a 24 hr emergency dentist and all was well. Glad we got to visit with you when we all were together for your grandmothers service. Who knew that would be the last time your family in Okla would see you. Fly high and watch over us.
Your family and you are in my thoughts. I will always remember your sense of humor and smile. I have so many fond memories of you. You will always be missed and loved.
Jake ALWAYS had something funny to say, and a smile on his face. My condolences to family and friends who will undoubtedly miss him tremendously.