Russell G. Bishop passed away on October 8, 2026, according to an obituary published by Probst Family Heber Valley Funerals. He was 63 years old.
Bishop studied history and sociology at the University of Utah. Following his studies, he entered the restaurant industry, where he served as the chef and owner of BlueKatz in the Sugar House area of Utah. After his time in the restaurant industry, he worked in construction. For the last 10 years of his life, he was employed by Park City Transit.
A resident of Heber for the last 25 years, Bishop was known for his love of the outdoors. His interests included skiing, camping, golfing, hunting, and ice fishing. He also enjoyed using his snowmobiles and CanAm.
Bishop is survived by his wife, children, and grandsons, as well as the Bishop and Gardner clans. His family noted that he valued his friends and family above all else.
A gathering to celebrate and remember Bishop is planned for a later date.
