CHARLES WILLIAM "BILL" BIRD

Charles, Just within the past few weeks you were remembered fondly by your son, Chuck and his friends, while visiting and enjoying the Bird's Nest in Burney. Old photos of your younger days were seen, then questions and stories followed. You are certainly not being forgotten. The way you lived your life and the positive impact left, is being carried on by your family. You can be proud!

Uncle Bill will be greatly missed, we have many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Bill was a great guy. I enjoyed talking to him about all kinds of subjects, and he had a good way of looking at things.

The highest compliment ever paid to me was when Bill saw me casting in Montana, and declared to everyone around that I was the next Steve Rajeff.

Mr Bird was one of the finest men i have ever known. He called me his "trader" since i processed work for him. He was very generous, and would take me to his favorite place for lunch, Sams. Whenever we went there i could see for myself how special he was to all of the people there. He told me one time that he was related to Gordie Howe. He also gave me a CD of he performing up at Harveys in Lake Tahoe with a group of musicians. I play that CD often, and it makes me smile every time that i...

Besides being a kind and generous friend, to me Bill was a classic figure from a golden age. He was the guy who won the casting tournament at the Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club in 1966 and caught the 10 lb brown trout hanging over the mantle at The Bird's Nest in Burney. He played Big Band saxophone with his buddies, told great stories, could cast an entire 90' fly line with ease and, at the end of the day, he could "build" the best Old Fashioned.

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I will always remember Bill as a man with many talents. I remember going with my wife, Gretchen, and Chuck and Jenny to listen to Bill play in the Ray Simpson Big Band before our weddings in '91. I also remember him giving fly casting tips in the backyard at Lava Creek or giving advice on where to fish the riffle. He will be dearly missed by the Burney Cabin Trout Opener crew. Our thoughts and prayers are with Isabelle and the entire family.

I remember Bill taking my Father and I to Burney when I was a young boy. We had fun fishing with him. Later we went to his cabin with my family. He was a good friend to my father. May he rest in peace.

I knew Bill Bird as the father of my childhood neighbors and friends, Jimmy and Steve. I am grateful for his commitment to his family, as Steve has remained a lifelong best friend, his character a reflection of that of his father. To Isabelle, Steve, Chuck and Marianne, I send my condolences and love.

Bill was such a great family patriarch and a good friend to many. He will be missed and his good deeds will live on. His special ways brought alot good people together to bring about great things. May time and good memories bring comfort to the family.

With fond memories and love,The Mohr's