Joshua Ryan Bird

Joshua Bird Obituary

Joshua Ryan Bird 1979 ~ 2006 Our beloved Joshua Ryan Bird, 26, passed away Feb. 1, 2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah of a sudden illness. He was born June 20, 1979 in Murray, Utah to Terry Jon and Laura Linda Gentry Bird. Joshua married Brigitte Alesha Denbow, August 29, 2003 in Orem, Utah. Joshua loved life. He was very open minded about people which made him a people person. His laugh was joyful and contagious. Josh graduated from Mountain View High School and was attending SLCC to obtain a business degree. He worked for Game Crazy as an assistant manager where he enjoyed everything about video games from playing to selling them. He was an Eagle Scout and loved the outdoors, movies, books and playing games with his family. He was a strong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from seminary and enjoyed sharing his faith with others. Josh loved his family and was a devoted husband and father and loved playing with his son. He would do anything for his wife and children. He will be loved, missed and thought of always. Survived by his wife, Brigitte; son, Ryan Teancum and one on the way; parents; brothers, Ashley William (currently serving in the Barcelona Spain Mission) and Levi Jon; sister, Jessica Joy (Jonathon) Street; grandparents, Frank and Joyce Bird and Dave and Loraine Koerner; father-in-law Kerry Denbow; mother-in-law, Marla Denbow; grandmother-in-law, Alice Aletha Dewsnup; and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews which he loved very much. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Ellis Levi Gentry. Services will be held Monday, February 6, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Crescent View Ward, 10945 South 1700 East, Sandy. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South and at the ward from 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. www.larkinmortuary.com The family would like to express their thanks for all of the compassionate service rendered by the doctors and nurses that took care of Josh at Pioneer Valley Hospital and the University of Utah. Also for the outpouring, of love shown by our friends and family in our time of grief. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the family at any Wells Fargo Bank in the Joshua R. Bird Family Memorial Fund.

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Published by Deseret News on Feb. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Bird

11 Entries

Kalun Merrill

February 15, 2006

I am soory to hear of your loss. I went to HS with Josh and always remembered him in a "good" mood. I haven't seen him in years but I wanted to let you know that I am truly sorry to hear of his passing.

Donna Mirabile

February 8, 2006

Dear Mrs. Bird:

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Joshua. He was in my speech class at SLCC. I noted his absence but was stunned when our teacher, Nina Edgmand, read us Joshua's obituary.

When we were assigned to introduce ourselves to the class, Joshua stood up and explained how much he loved you and your son, and how much he was looking forward to the new baby. He was especially delighted that he got to give his son the middle name he has. He also explained that he was enthusiastic about obtaining his business degree to provide a better life for his family.

It was obvious to even we who did not know him well how much you and your children meant to Joshua. He was always happy and eager to contribute to the class.

I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss.

Sincerely,

Donna Mirabile

Nate Skeem

February 7, 2006

Josh was a great friend He was allways Jolly and Happy,..He was always trying to do be nice to everyone.

Though i didn't know him to well or very long he was a great friend.

He invited me to his batchlers party and his river rafting trip and he hardly new me thats how great of a guy he was.Just the other day i was thinking that I needed to try and get in concatc with him I guess that was the day he passed away:(

ollie and carola Michel

February 5, 2006

We are very saddened to hear to this great loss, Our heart goes out to you dear Bridget and your little one, The blessings of the gospel are now becoming clearer, as we ponder eternity. We will be there to help you

Sincerely

Ollie and Carola Michel

NaDine Timothy

February 5, 2006

We were saddened to hear of Josh's sudden death. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you in your loss. To us he will always be that ever-optomistic kid. The Chris Timothy Family (Chris, NaDine, Jason, Stephanie, and Jens)

Cynthia Sandberg

February 5, 2006

Bridgitte, Ryan, Laura, Terry & family,

I'm so glad I was able to see Josh one last time before he finally died. We will all miss his sense of humor and love of life. Let us know if you need anything, even if it's just to talk.

Love, Don & Cynthia

MONICA DURFEE

February 4, 2006

I AM SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT JOSH'S PASSING, I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON, AND A AWESOME COUSIN WHO WAS FULL OF LAUGHTER, AND TONS OF SMILES. WITH LOVE MONICA

Jolayne & Aaron Monson/ Taft

February 4, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Brenda Belliston Toone

February 4, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. I went to high school with Josh and he was such a happy, friendly guy.

T.J. Satterfield

February 4, 2006

Josh was a good man and he'll be missed by me. My heart goes out to his family, may God bless you and keep you strong, I know he's happier now. I always enjoyed my time spent with him.

Nate & Andrea Jarvis

February 4, 2006

We are so sad to hear about the loss of our great friend, Josh. He was truely a special person and one that will be missed a lot.

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