Elizabeth S. Bishop

Elizabeth S. (Beth) Bishop, 97, Passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 peacefully in her home with her children by her side. She was born on March 22, 1921 in Kingston, IL to Arthur Melville and Edith Vesta (nee Aurner) Simmons. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Phillip and Burton and son Donald. She is survived by her sister Irene Harris of New York, her children Richard (Jane) Bishop of Oconomowoc, WI and Deanne Bishop of Newport, OR and daughter in law Elizabeth Bishop of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by Richard’s children David, Katherine (Scott Newton) of Miyazaki, Japan, and Michael (Clarissa) of Eugene, OR, and Donald’s children Jonathan and Matthew of Lincoln, NE. She is further survived by great-grandchildren Edwin and Evelyn of Eugene, OR and Alaina of Lincoln, NE and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a graduate of Northwestern University, where she received her BS in speech, and where she traveled with her 5-member debate team to 15 different colleges to win the national title by winning all 15 debates. In her 40’s, after being hired by College of Lake County on a Friday to begin teaching 3 classes on the following Monday, she immediately enrolled in Northern Illinois University where she earned her Master’s degree in Communications. She taught full time at College of Lake County for 23 years and then part time for another 8 years. She was active in PEO and the Methodist Church. She was the Elgin District President of the United Methodist Women (UMW), the Dean of the School of Missions, and the Northern Illinois Conference President of the UMW. Beth’s connections intersected with her various interests: she belonged to several book groups, church groups, bridge groups, loved music, plays, and the symphony. And through all those communities, people felt uplifted by her interest, her generosity, her intelligence, and her optimistic spirit. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at United Methodist Church, 429 Brainerd Ave. Libertyville, IL. A visitation will begin one hour prior to services. A private interment will be at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Libertyville Methodist Church or the College of Lake County Foundation. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

Elizabeth S. Bishop

March 22, 1921 - August 16, 2018