ROBERT W. BIRD
June 19, 1930 - May 13, 2010
Robert
W. Bird, age 79, of Harborcreek, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his
residence.He was born in Erie on June 19, 1930, son of the late Kenneth and Mona Bird.
Robert was first employed as a carpenter and then worked at General Electric Co. until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed square dancing with his wife.
Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Post #105 in North East.
He was preceded in death by two children, Kenneth Bird and Janet Weber and one brother, George.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Smith Bird; four children, Christine Bird Hall (Phillip) of Harrisville, Pa., Nancy Brown (Richard) and Robert Bird (Gloria) all of Erie, and Richard Bird (Bernadette) of McKean; two brothers, Charles Bird (Eleanor) and Terry Bird (Betty); six sisters, Betty Sheets, May Gross (Robert), Carol Wygant (Jack), Kay Bird, Ruthann Dunkle (Keith) and Diana Bird; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral was handled by Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., Laid to rest with a full military service at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery conducted by North East American Legion Post #105.
Memories
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Bob was a dedicated square dancer. For many years, as an experienced dancer he acted as an "angel" at lessons, to help new square dancers learn to dance.
Vince & Neva Cunningham
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Nancy, Danni and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. I hope the
wonderful memories you have of him will bring a smile to your faces, and
comfort to your heart. Nancy, you gave so much of yourself to both of your
parents this past week, and it was a gift that will never be regretted. My
thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love you.
Tammy Schultz Allen,
Canadohta Lake, Pennsylvania
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I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great guy and had a way with us kids to get his point across one way or another. You will always have your memories of him as well as memories of Kenny and Janet. God Bless all of you.
Love ~ Tina Tina Gregory, Erie, Pennsylvania
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So sorry to read abut your loss. It is never easy to lose a sibling. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Jerri Thompson
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So sorry to hear of your loss... We are in FL now - moved here last June -
so will be unable to visit the funeral home. God bless you and and your
family.
Bob & Jean Pratt
May 15, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God be with you and your
family at this difficult time.
Tim and Jody
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Please remember our loved ones during this holiday season.
