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Jeffrey Bird Obituary
Jeffrey A. Bird, age 28, of Canton, passed away suddenly Dec. 23 at his residence. He was born in Canton on Aug. 3, 1978 to Robert and Candace Bird, graduated from St. Mary School in Massillon and from Jackson High School in 1997. Jeff attended Lander University in Greenwood, SC, and was on the President's List. He also participated actively that year in medical research on autism, mentoring under Dr. Ron Michaelis. Jeff then attended University of California, San Diego, and performed research on colon cancer in the biochemistry labs division of UCSD under Dr. Jean Wang. This research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science in 2005. Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved to read and to take walks with his puppy Thor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Jennifer, his brother Jack, his grandparents Francis and Therese Horning, uncle John and Aunt Karen Bird, and numerous cousins and friends. All will miss his wonderful smile, his sense of humor, and his kind and caring presence. A private service for family and closest friends to celebrate Jeff's life is being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Research Division, c/o Dr. Charles Schwartz, Greenwood Genetics Center, 113 Gregor Mendel Circle, Greenwood, SC 29646.
To our beloved Jeff:
We've known lots of pleasure
At times we endured pain
We took happy walks in sunshine
And we walked in the rain.
Now we are separated
And for a time apart.
But we are not alone --
You're forever in our hearts.
The Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Bird
Pat Hall
January 10, 2007
Dear Candace I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God strengthen you, comfort you and hold you all in His loving arms during this time of sorrow.
Pamela Genovese
January 9, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Helen Burbridge
January 9, 2007
Dear Candace and family, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family in my prayers.
Pamela Sherer
January 9, 2007
Dear Candace,
My deepest condolences at the time of your loss.
David Shawlson
January 9, 2007
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am hear the news of your sons' passing. As a parent my heart breaks to know you lost your child. I have all of you in my heart and prayers.
Joseph D. Mayette
January 9, 2007
I am very saddened to hear of your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cricket Gruneisen
January 9, 2007
Dear Candance - I know the pain of your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family during this sad and difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you and give you strength.
Love Cricket
John 14:1-3
Fran Kozlowski
January 9, 2007
Candy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. My deepest sympathy.
Melissa Callahan
January 8, 2007
Candace,
I know that it is more difficult than I can imagine, but think of all of the wonderful memories that you have of and with your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Lisa Stitzlein
January 8, 2007
Dear Candace:
My deepest condolences on your loss:I will keep you in my prayers
Regina Safdar
January 8, 2007
Candy, My prayers are with you during this time, as are those of many at the Mansfield Clinic.
Rekha pawar
January 8, 2007
Dear Candy,
I was shocked to hear the tragic news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and help you through this tragic period in your life.
Linda Carr-Whitehead
January 8, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shirley Swindell
January 6, 2007
Dear Candy, Bob, and family,
Dear Cousin Candy,
I am saddened to hear about Jeff. You, your family, and mother and father have been in my thoughts and prayers - will continue to be. Please remember your counsins' are sending their love and prayers to your family. God Bless you all.
Love,
Shirley Radler Swindell
N. Ridgeville, OH
Stephanie Rodriguez
January 4, 2007
Dear Candy,
I'm saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that God will wrap his arms of comfort around you and your family during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
paige (zimmerman) lally
January 3, 2007
Jeff was a close friend of my brother for many years and it is hard to remember a time when stories did not include him. I will miss hearing of his accomplishments and antics. My heart goes out to his family. May their memories of the joy and love he brought to their lives carry them through the years to come.
Dan Curtiss
January 3, 2007
Dear Bird Family, I send my sincerest condolences on your loss. I played tennis with Jeff at Jackson and I have fond memories of driving to practice with him. He always made me laugh.
Stretch & Sally Horning
January 3, 2007
Dear Candy, Bob and family,
You are in our hearts and prayers. May God hold you in His loving arms at this most difficult and sad time.
Peter Russo
January 3, 2007
To Candace Bird and all the family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers on this very tragic and sudden loss. May God be with you always.
Peter Russo, Akron VA Medical Center
tricia wolanin
January 3, 2007
i had known jeff in grade school and high school. he was always such a light hearted individual. my thoughts are with him and his family.
JOANN LAROCCO
January 3, 2007
Bob & Candy,
Words cannot express the sorrow Rich and I felt when we learned about your beloved son's death. We shared so many years of friendship and tennis at Skyland Pines and now at this saddest of times, we reach out to you again with our deepest sympathy. God bless you and give you strength through this heart-breaking ordeal.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
JoAnn & Rich
Edna Harper
January 2, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers Their are not words to understand your pain for your loss .Know that we are thinking of you.
Sincerly Ray and Edna Harper
Carol Moorehead
January 2, 2007
Dear Candy and Bob,
My heart goes out to you. I felt so sad when I read the news of Jeff's death in the paper. Even though I had not seen him since I babysat for him years ago when he went to The Academy Pre-School and he came back to my house after school along with my son, Will. He was a great kid and I am sure a great young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely,
Carol Moorehead
Jennifer Saxion (Vargo)
January 2, 2007
I have known Jeff for a very long time. We have known each other since the first grade. We used to trade football cards and I babysat for his family. He was such a kind and loving person. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia Lien (Masalko)
January 1, 2007
Man this is really hard to accept....but i know in my heart jeff is finally happy and at peace. I experienced some of the best times of my life with Jeff (and company!) and made many lasting memories. I always thought about him and the crazy times we all shared and will continue to do so and keep him in my prayers. Everyone please use this time to reflect and learn from the past, and count on a hopeful future. Much love to you all.
margaret kessler
December 30, 2006
I knew Jeff very well in high school. We were very close at one point in our lives. We had little contact the past few years. Although we were no longer close I thought about Jeff often. Jeff was a gentle heart. I will cherish my memories of him. My heart goes out to his family. With deepest sympathy,Margaret
Nick Wooten
December 30, 2006
I became friends with Jeff when I was in high school. It's been many years since the last time I've seen him, but I can still picture his smile and remember his laugh like it was yesterday. Jeff was a very unique individual and I know I'll never meet anyone quite like him again. My heart goes out to Jeff's family and friends.
Lindy Sutton
December 30, 2006
Hello, my name is Lindy and I did not get the privilage to get to know Jeff very well, but what I do know of him was that he was a great man with a huge heart and he would do anything he could to help his family and his dear friends. He will be missed greatly and thought of everyday that goes by. God bless to his family and his friend's. Always remember that he will alway's be watching over us until the day we meet again.
Michelle Luntz
December 30, 2006
As a part of Canton's tennis community years ago, please accept my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
December 30, 2006
rob m
December 30, 2006
Boy , how do you start iv know jeff many many a years more time with him than my own family ,well i guess it dosent matter anyway , he's in a better place , just got there to fast , i guess those who realy knew him get the message , as his dad said dont let him die in vain! well im sorry for his family he was a brother to me to, so birdmania is off to heaven , i wish him well , sure he will make it a better place much love rob
Lisa Factora-Borchers
December 30, 2006
I knew Jeff from St. Mary. Just last week, he came to mind and I wondered whatever happened to the young man who was one of my closest friends in 6th grade and who always got me in trouble in class because he made me laugh so loud. His heart - always warm and loving - will be forever remembered. Jeff, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
amanda
December 30, 2006
im very sorry for the families loss...jeff was a great guy!!!
Lisa Factora-Borchers
December 30, 2006
I knew Jeff from St. Mary and CCHS. Just last week, he came to mind and I wondered whatever happened to the young man who was one of my closest friends in 6th grade and who always got me in trouble in class because he made me laugh so loud. His heart - always warm and loving - will be forever remembered. Jeff, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Erick Machamer
December 30, 2006
I only knew Jeff for a short time, but he helped me through alot. I will miss him very much!
December 30, 2006
I remember Jeff from highschool. My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family during this difficult time.
Nicole Peterson (Cusano)
Jen Doerschuk
December 29, 2006
I attended grade school with Jeff at St. Mary's and remember him as being such a jokester! My heart goes out to the Bird family and all that were close to Jeff. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Todd Zimmerman
December 29, 2006
Jeff was one of my closest friends for almost 13 and a half years. We traveled to some beautiful places and met lots of great people together. Experiences, especially onversations with Jeff, were always meaningful. A sense of growth and learning came out of being friends with him. I even knew Jeff before we were close, as we played tennis at the same age at Shady Hollow. He was so good at such a young age. I can't explain how I miss him. I will love Jeff and his family forever.
PAUL HORNING
December 29, 2006
JEFFREY'S MOTHER & DAD ARE MY NEPHEW & NIECE. MAY THE SOUL OF JEFFREY REST IN PEACE & GOD HOLD HIM IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS. UNCLE PAUL & AUNT PEG HORNING
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