Peggy Lynn Bishop

Peggy Lynn Bishop passed away Monday, June 15th, 2015 at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Peggy was born March 25th, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Bertha (Krol) Smith. Peggy lived in Des Moines until a few years ago when they moved to New Mexico. Peggy graduated from Tech High School where she met her husband David Bishop. They have been married 47 years at the time of her passing. Peggy held several jobs while living in Des Moines. One was at Younkers Downtown and also at C.D.S. now C.D.S. Global from where she retired. Peggy and Dave moved to New Mexico several years ago to get out of the Iowa winters. They fell in love with the Southwest, New Mexico and Rio Rancho. She left many friends behind in Iowa, but made many more in Rio Rancho. She loved everyone; knew no strangers and helped many along the way. Peggy is survived by her husband David; daughter Debi Yavitz; granddaughters Payton Heck and Taylor Yavitz of Des Moines, Iowa. She is also survived by her daughter of her heart, Desiree Frost, husband Aaron and daughter Colette of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Her two sisters, Joni Mueller of Mitchellville, Iowa, Linda Francisco of Des Moines and sister of her heart Lois Gregoire of Marion, Iowa and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her mother, father and sister Janet Smith. No services are being planned, as per her wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to an animal shelter or a hospice of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Peggy at FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000