Private Francis V. Bishop, U.S. Army, aboard the USNS Marine Adder, heading to Japan and Korea

Dad proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He was deployed overseas to Korea and Japan during the wartime Korean conflict.

Here is a picture of Dad cutting an "impressive figure" in his Army uniform during basic training.  Fort Leonard Wood.  Waynesville, MO 1950.

(L) Our Mother "Ruth" with Dad on the Crockett Farm.  Albany, MO 1950

(R)  In the picture to the right, Dad (Upper Left) is shown in "cap and gown" graduating from Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He soon enlists U.S. Army.  Warrensburg, MO 1950

Dad, Ruth, Velma & Ralph. January 1951.

Dad and Uncle Bob (Mom's youngest brother) are shown in the picture below. 

Mom and Dad shown with Mom's siblings, their spouses and Grandmother.  

Back Row (L-R):  *Ralph, Velma, Grandma Stella Crockett, Ruth, & Dad. Front (L-R): Arlene & Nadyne.  Crockett Family Farm, Albany MO, January 1951.  

*Uncle Ralph is married to Mom's beloved older sister Aunt Velma.

Our Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett, the Love of Dad's Life.

Dad at CMSU in the "Garden of Eden".  Warrensburg, MO (1950)

"Ruth" and Dad with classmates at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO

Attending the Wedding of Mom's older brother Olen Crockett:

Dad and Mom - along with Mom's Mother and Siblings - attend the marriage of Mom's older brother, Olen Crockett, to his lovely bride Verlys.  

From L-R: Ruth, Dad, Velma, Verlys, Olen, Grandma Stella Crockett, Bob, Arlene

Dad's Wallet Photos of our Mother "Ruth".  He kept these pictures close to his heart always.

Summer Lovin':

Dad and our Mother Ruth in the Summer of 1950.

Our beautiful Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett, 1949

Our Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett practicing her majorette skills at Central Missouri State University.  Warrensburg, MO 1949.

Our parents first met while Mom was a majorette for CMSU. 

Our lovely Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett, at Central Missouri State College. Warrensburg, MO, Summer 1949.

Dad kept this picture close throughout his life.

Our Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett (at right) leads the Central Missouri State University (CMSU) Marching Band.  Warrensburg, MO, 1947

Our lovely Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett, 1947.  Yes, she's a "looker".  She was also quite tall at 5'9".  Along with her beloved older sister Velma, she was known as one of the "Bean Pole Sisters".

Our Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett graduates from Albany High School (Albany, MO).  She will continue to use her majorette skills throughout college.

Our Mother, Anna "Ruth" Crockett (R) helps her beautiful younger sister Arlene (L) with farm chores. Albany, MO 1948

Charles Bishop.  Dad's older brother, our "Uncle Charlie", was an adventurer, aviator and avid art collector.  "Uncle Charlie" was a huge influence in Dad's life.  Uncle Charlie was married to his beautiful lifelong sweetheart, Beatrice (Aunt Bee).

Dad graduates in a class of 8 from Andover High School, New Brunswick Canada.  He soon follows his older brother Charles to Kansas City, Missouri

Dad shown on the far right, along with his brother Alison and Father Frank Vernon Bishop

Brothers Alison (L), Dad (C) & Robert Bishop (R).  

Dad grew up in the county court building (shown in picture on the right) where his Father Frank Bishop was Sheriff

Dad holding his favorite pets: a cat and Airedale dog on a snowy day, New Brunswick, Canada.

Dad had a lifelong passion for Siamese Cats which was passed down to his entire family.  His faithful Siamese cat Mozart ("Mo") kept vigil over Dad on his bed in hospice. 

Francis Vernon Bishop, age 3, New Brunswick Canada 1932

In this picture, Dad sports a vintage 1930's boy's "romper" that was knit by his Mum and Aunts.

Dad with his parents, Frank Vernon Bishop and Viota Isabel Stewart, New Brunswick Canada.

Dad was the youngest of 5 boys in the family.  He also had an older sister, Catherine. 

Dad's Mother, Viota Isabel Stewart (Bishop), 1886 - 1944.

Dad's parents, Viota Stewart and Frank Bishop with their eldest son Stewart

Dad's parents Frank Bishop and Viota Stewart, along with Dad's sister Catherine and family Airedale dog named 'Guard"

Dad's Paternal Grandparents - the "Bishops", and Great-Grandparents - the "Ebbetts".

Dad's Father, Frank Vernon Bishop (bottom right) - along with Frank's other siblings.

Back Row:  Harley and Kate Bishop
Front Row:  Emma and Frank Bishop

Dad's Maternal Great grandparents, the "Stewarts" and the "Rideouts". New Brunswick, Canada

Dad's Maternal Grandparents, the "Stewarts".  James and Catherine Stewart - along with Dad's Mother, Viota Isabel Stewart.  

Dad lost his Mum when he was quite young (1944).  He was 15 years of age.

Dad's birthplace: Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, Canada.  

You can see Dad's childhood home, the Andover County Courthouse, in this photo.  He lived there because his Father, Frank V. Bishop, was the county Sherriff.  The county courthouse is the larger sized white building in the lower bottom right of this picture.