PUEBLO — The family of James (Jim) Roland Bishop, has invited the public to attend a memorial service to be held in his honor in December.
Posting to social media, the family said, "EVERYONE WHO LOVED JIM AND HIS WORK IS WELCOME TO ATTEND," the service will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pueblo on Friday, December 6th, around 10 a.m.
Anyone who would like to send cards, flowers, or donations is asked to send them to Bishop Castle at 12705 State Highway 165, Rye, Colorado 81069.
Bishop died surrounded by his family on November 21, he is survived by his children Daniel and Connie (Sage) Bishop, Valerie, and Scot Moore, as well as his numerous grandchildren. The family says there will be another public memorial in the summer of 2025 for those not able to attend the December memorial.
Jim Bishop, creator of Bishop Castle, passes away at 80 years old
Bishop spent 44 years of his life building Bishop Castle; it's now a staple of the state's history and leaves a 180-foot-tall legacy for his family. As long as this castle has stood, Mr. Bishop never charged visitors to go inside, instead relying on donations to keep the project moving forward.
Bishop Castle is located north of Rye Colorado and attracts thousands of visitors every year resting behind the tall pine trees tucked away in the San Isabel National Forest, and is guarded by friendly goats. The castle stands as a mighty fortress, inviting those with an adventure spirit to come inside.
Much like the legendary castle Bishop himself was the talk of many in Southern Colorado, many of you shared your images and stories of Jim with us after the news of his passing, you can see some of those photos below.
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