Ruben Bishoff, 77, of Salem, passed away peacefully Feb. 28, 2009, at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters.

He was born July 19, 1931, in Moody, Idaho, to Henry and Katherine Weimer Bishoff.

He married DeEsta Bate on April 25, 1955, in Salem, Idaho, where they lived and raised their family. He farmed in the Sugar City, Wilford and Salem areas. He raised potatoes, grain and hay. He milked cows and then later converted to a Hereford cow-calf operation. With his family, he enjoyed many years of branding cattle on Mother's Day, cattle drives and cattle round ups on their Henry's Lake Reserve. His favorite getaway was when he, DeEsta and their family spent weekends at his brother Harry's trailer at Sawtelle Shadows.

On Labor Day, 14 years ago, he suffered a stroke that left his right side paralyzed, but he continued to maintain a clear mind and a good sense of humor. He was proud of his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, DeEsta of Salem; daughters, Margie D. McDowell of Sandpoint, Idaho, Mary K. (Jim) Tkachyk of Rigby, Kathlene J. (Cleve) Young and Nancy A. (Stephen) Cook, both of Rexburg, Julie V. (Lyle) Tracy of Idaho Falls, and Amy S. (Ron) Butler of Salem; siblings, John, Harry, Pauline, Emma and Ruby; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dave, Henry, Alex and George; sisters, Katie and Lydia; and a great-granddaughter, Cassandra.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the Salem LDS church. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Sugar City Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg.
Published in the Post Register on 3/3/2009