D. Paul Bishop

June 12, 1961 - March 16, 2016

Douglas Paul Bishop, beloved son, brother, husband, and father, passed away on March 16, 2016, at his home in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was 54. Paul was born June 12 to Daniel Ray and Peggy Joy Flinn Bishop in American Fork, Utah, where he attended school and graduated with the American Fork High class of 1979. Paul was athletic and excelled in football achieving Honorable Mention on the All-State Football Team. He was an Eagle Scout and an avid hunter. He attended Snow College before serving a mission in Sacramento California. On April 7, 1990 Paul married his sweetheart Stacie Tripp in the Manti Temple. Stacie was his greatest support throughout his life. They are the parents of three daughters, Morgan Jean, Nichole Joy, and Kristan Kate who were the light of Paul’s life. Paul worked for Deseret Transportation as a long-haul truck driver for many years; but he was a cowboy at heart and was happiest in the wide open spaces on his horse. He worked on several ranches before earning an Associate Degree in Beef Management from BYU Idaho in 1994. He and Stacie then moved their family to McCornick Utah where he managed Delta Utah Crops/Livestock for eight years. Returning to Eagle Mountain in 2008, Paul again worked for Deseret Transportation driving truck. Paul served faithfully in numerous LDS Church callings including Scout Master, YM Advisor, Sunday School Teacher, and Elders Quorum Counselor; but his favorite calling was as Girls’ Camp Priesthood Advisor each summer. Paul retained an optimistic attitude as he underwent multiple surgeries and rounds of chemo and radiation treatment after a diagnosis of brain cancer in 2013. He was a true example of enduring as he lived his motto: “Endure the trails of today for the blessings of tomorrow.” We find comfort knowing that he is now free of pain, suffering, and physical limitations. He is our hero! Paul is preceded in death by his brother, Ray Jr. He leaves behind his wife, parents, daughters, Debbie Warburton (daughter), siblings Terry (Susan) Bishop, Tom (Cheri) Bishop, Mark (Kathy) Bishop, Sarah (Kirk) Smith, Thelma (Ryon) Davies, and many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Paul. Funeral Services for Paul will be held Monday, March 21st, at 11:00 am, at Valley View Ward, 9475 North Mustang Way, Eagle Mountain, Utah, where Viewings will be held Sunday, March 20th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and prior to services on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in Lehi City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.