Murray John Bishop

In Loving Memory of my partner and dearest Friend - Murray Bishop: My dear, dear friend full of sunshine, ocean breeze and laughter You have touched the lives of many people in countless ways As a friend, colleague, teacher, guitarist, boat-builder, you have given us many insights and gifts You have taught us to reach for the stars, And to liv...more

My Friend Murray I first met Murray 23 years ago he was the parapetetic teacher of Classical Guitar at Jolimont Primary School. I was the newly appointed Music Specialist. I had my own young children at the time and I did not know then that Murray would become such a good friend and colleague for all this time. He had a way with the child...more

Kate Laurie Murray, I will miss your friendship, generosity, warmth and love of life. Your laugh was contagious, your talents endless and your heart so caring. One of a kind, and I was so lucky to have had you in my life. I am a better person for knowing you. All my love, Kate.

🕯 Kevin Rivett lit a candle Really fond memories. Murray. Teachers college at nedlands. Brilliant days. Kevin Rivett. Guitar teacher in England

Gail Williams Email from Professor Alan Bryant "Thank you for contacting me. I am very saddened to hear this news. Although I had not seen Murray for many years, he was a close friend of mine through high school and in our early adult years. My wife, Jenny, and I share fond memories of Murray's friendship and jest for life".

My Inspiration I have so many memories of Murray Bishop (aka B Sharp) He is the reason I do what I do. He is my inspiration. He arranged for and participated in the purchase of my first classical guitar, one that I still have and play today. According to Murray, the guitar chose me. I now know what he meant. He came complete with his uni...more

🕯 Graeme and Shirl Sutherland lit a candle Very much missed!

Eulogy read by the Rev John Marshall at the funeral of Murray John Bishop Murray John Bishop born 12 May 1955 deceased 16 June 2014. Murray grew up in Bayswater and went to the Bayswater Primary School and then Cyril Jackson High School. His Mum and sister remember that his school reports often recorded that “Murray is very enthusiastic”. He was a...more

🌷 Graeme and Shirl Sutherland gave a flower A valued friend, an inspiring teacher. Our world's loss. Heaven's gain.

Maria's Tribute to Murray the Musician and Boat Building We are here to celebrate the life of an extraordinary man. I first met Murray 30 years ago, through another musician-friend, Graham, who told me: “One of these days my friend Murray will be arriving, with a guitar, in a white Bedford van which is sort of his mobile home.” Lo and behold, the ...more

My guitar teacher Murray was my guitar teacher from 1994 to 1999. From him I learned to love music, and the guitar in particular. I looked forward to the weekly guitar lessons each week, learning new pieces, talking about music, talking about the great performers, and talking about the workmanship of guitars. I've taken this knowledge and love of m...more