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Gordon Bird Obituary
Gordon was born Sept. 8, 1951, in Payson, Utah, to James and Phyllis Bird. He moved to Logan in 1959, and he attended Logan High School.
He married Marcia Brown and had a daughter, Michelle. They later divorced. He married Shelley Barber on Jan. 6, 1984, and happily became a stepfather to her three children.
Gordon worked at Wurlitzers, Don's Auto Body, and finally Schreiber's Foods for the last 26 years. Besides his family, he took great pride in his immaculate yard and clean cars. He was an avid golfer and spent many days on the course.
He is survived by his wife, Shelley; children, Michelle (Curt Martin), Scott (Kandyce) Barber, Candice Barber and Kathryn (Dustin) Lofthouse; 10 grandchildren; mother, Phyllis; and siblings, Merrill (Tacy) Bird, Carol (Jay) Cowley, Eileen (Steve) Jensen, Joan (Jim) Bradley and Connie (Bob) Whitaker. He was preceded in death by his father, James; sisters, Deanne Rawlings and Sharon Bird; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Grant and Connie Sorensen.
A special thanks to Steve Evans and Diane Crockett (his "nice wife") at Access Home Health Care for their support and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cache Valley Cancer Treatment Clinic.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, in the Logan City Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 26, at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main, Smithfield. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Bird
May 5, 2010
Shelley and Family,
It has been a long time since I've seen you or Gordon, but have thought of you both often and the good times we had. May it help to know that I could tell you I know how you feel but I don't, so I'll just say that I care cause I do. May God bless and keep you now and always.
with sincere sympathy,
Yvonne Elwood
Meghan Lofthouse
April 29, 2010
Shelley, Kathryn, Dusty, Scott, and Candice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything for your family. Love you guys tons! Meghan, Shelley (the other grandma Shell), Sydnee and Zak
April 28, 2010
I'm Sorry i didn't get to know you Shelly. I ran round with gordon for alot of years when we were all single. He was a lot of fun then and I'm sure he always was.. Wish you the best..
Stacey Liechty
Don Elwood
April 27, 2010
May all find peace in this difficult time, Gordon shall be missed by all who knew him. A good man.
Kim Faulkner
April 27, 2010
Shelley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace be with you.
Your friend always,'
Kim Faulkner
Gerry Ciaraldi
April 27, 2010
Shelley our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Sincerely,
Gerry & Jo Ciaraldi
Brooke Trappett
April 26, 2010
My heart goes out to you Shelley and your family at this difficult time! Your in my heart and Prayers! Love you James & Brooke Trappett
Tim Rawlings
April 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Aunt Shelley. My heart goes out to you.
Valerie Call
April 26, 2010
Shelley,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I hope that as you get back to your routine that you will have many memories to bear you up. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 26, 2010
Dear Shelley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were discussing our husbands' health trials at Sam's. My hearfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May your many happy memories help you during this time.
Love,
Linda Tams
Cheryl Edwards
April 26, 2010
Aunt Shelley,
I'm so very saddened by the loss of Uncle Gordon. He was a very special part of our family and will be forever missed! May your memories find you comfort now and in the days ahead.
We love you very much!!!
Cheryl, Torrey and family
April 26, 2010
Shelley,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We love you
Nathan and Suzy Swartz
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