BISH, Charles W. - b. December 31, 1918 - d. October 4, 2007

[Janet Harrington]

(Taken from the Flint Hills Express, October 10, 2007 page 3)

Charles W. Bish, age 88, formerly of Longton, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at the Lakepoint Nursing Home in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born on December 31, 1918 in Mutual, Oklahoma, the son of William and Hazel (Roberts) Bish.

He received a Masters degree from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.  He would later serve in the Army Air Corp during World War II.  On August 8, 1946 in Woodward, Oklahoma,  he married Ethel M. Buss.  They were married for 61 years.

Charles was one of the first guidance counselors for the Elk City and Longton Schools, but his true passion was being a stockman, which he worked at for more than 30 years.  When younger, Charles was active with the S.K.E.D. Development, Rural Water Board, and he helped judge different groups at the Elk County Fair.  He was an active gardener and was know for his flowers along the highway.  He was a avid basketball watcher while enjoying other sporting activities.

Survivors including his wife are three sons, Charles and Roger Bish of Wichita, and Darrel Bish of Longton; one sister, Mary E. Bishop of Woodward, Oklahoma; and five grandchildren, and three great-grandchidlren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bish.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2007, at the Longton United Methodist Church.  Interment was at Longton Cemetery.  Family suggest congtributions to Longton United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home, P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard.