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Remembering Linda Bishop

Linda Bishop, age 68, of Hudsonville, passed away to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025. Linda was a nurse for many years at University of Michigan West (formerly Metro Health).  She loved caring for others and was very active in her church including serving in the nursery for many years.  She loved to travel the world with friends.  Most of all, she loved being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Scott; children: Lisa Bishop (Eric Bankard), Michael Bishop (Molly Dobb); grandchildren: Ian Bishop, Bella and Brandon Bankard; mother, Chieko (Jim) Diephouse; siblings: Jerry De Wit, Deborah (Paul) De Heer, Jennifer Kemper, Steve De Wit, Mark De Wit, Renae De Wit; many nieces and nephews, and lifelong friend, Melodie Springer.  She was preceded in death by her father, Edward De Wit.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, Grandville, with Pastor Pat Binish officiating. A private burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. 

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I’m so sorry for your loss Scottie. May God bless you and your family. 🙏

— Rocky Painter

Many great memories spending the night with Lisa and getting introduced to your monkey bread. Prayers and light to your family during this time.

— Lacy Monroe

So sorry for the loss of Linda. I had worked many years with Linda at U of M West and the old metro. She was always happy and willing to help both family and friends. Hard to believe she is gone. Sending many prayers to the family.

— Michelle Booth

Thoughts and prayers to Linda's family. Your old neighbors. She will be missed.

— Chuck and Judy Day

My sympathy to Linda's family. I knew Linda for many years at Metro Health Hospital, and I'll remember her beautiful smile.

— Joyce Dougherty

I worked with Linda for many years at Metro Health. She was always compassionate to the patients and a pleasure to work along side her. May God give your family comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time.

— Caryn Carl

I met Linda at Metropolitan Hospital in 1979. She was my preceptor as a new nurse. I was so blessed to have worked and trained with such a caring, compassionate nurse. Our friendship continued for many years. My prayers extend to all of her family- she will be so dearly missed by many. Hugs and prayers to her family during this very difficult time. Doreen VanDommeln

— Doreen VanDommelen

Prayers to Linda's family. I worked with Linda many years. She was a caring and hard working nurse. She always had a positive attitude.

— Marilyn A Butler

I had the privilege of working with Linda for many years as we both were LPNs at Metro Hospital. It was always great to work with her. Always positive, and always willing to help others. She was one of the most caring nurses I have ever met. Later my husband and I had the pleasure of being neighbors to her daughter Lisa and her husband Eric. Linda will be missed by so many. She was an angel on earth and now an angel with her heavenly Father..Our love and prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time.

— Kathy and John Rose

I enjoyed working along side Linda at Metro Health Hospital. Her calming presence was such a welcome in a world of busy busy healthcare. She greeted me with a smile and positivity. I am so grateful we were able to recently reconnect.

— Martie Thompson

So very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. We enjoyed being neighbors for a long time. Sending our love and heartfelt sympathy. Praying happy memories will be of some comfort during this difficult time.

— Don & Deb Clack

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