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Gail BISHOP

February 15, 2008

BISHOP~ GAIL B.

Mar 6 1940 - Feb 15 2008

Gail passed peacefully at Czorny Alzheimer center after a stroke.

She was born in Edmonton, raised in Toronto, and received RN from Toronto Western Hospital in 1961. Came to Vancouver February of 62' where she was employed by VGH as a pediatric nurse. Gail obtained a Bachelor of Science and Nursing in 1967 at UBC then joined staff of VGH school of nursing. Obtained Masters at UBC in 1978. She was last director of the school of nursing at Vancouver General Hospital 1985 - 1998.

She loved her music and loved cruising, and had many trips at sea.

She is survived by her husband Edward, sons Craig, Grant (Terri) and daughter Sandra, granddaughter Noelle, brother Glen Woodcock (Connie), neices Kate and Tasha, sister in law Pat (Rob) Hill, and their 3 daughters. Predeceased by sister in law Eileen Lyle and their 2 sons and 2 daughters.

Gail was a caring, gentle person, well loved by family and many business friends.

Memorial service at Sunnyside United Church February 26th at 1:30 pm. No flowers, please send donations to Alzheimer's Society of BC or Sunnyside United Church.