Rubin Bird

My thoughts are with you all in this time of loss. I knew Rubin only briefly, but knew him as a kind and compassionate man, who was always willing to help people. Steve and Rob and their exemplary up bringing are a testament to the integrity of their father. It has been a pleasure to have known him.

My condelences.

To The Bird Family:

My heart goes out to all of you.

May all your wonderful family memories fill you with comfort.

How lucky was I to know the entire Bird Family!?! LUCKY

Thank you for all my memories,
Vickie Moore-Eyler

Rubin, it was a pleasure knowing you and your family and I am proud to have been able to call you and your Sons my friends.
Paul
Paul L. Stokes, Major, USMC, Retired
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My friend who I teach with saw this obit and called me about it. I grew up in Hartington Ne. and distinctly remember the the Peoples Store. This was after Mr. Bird left Hartington. My family delivered the newspaper to the store. My dad moved to Hartington In 1947 to open the Wintz Funeral Home. I am sure my father knew Mr. Bird My mom who lived in the same house since 1947 just passed away on Oct. 11 at age 90. I have good memories of the old Peoples Store, even though Mr. Bird was gone by...

My friend who I teach with saw this obit and called me about it. I grew up in Hartington Ne. and distinctly remember the the Peoples Store. This was after Mr. Bird left Hartington. My family delivered the newspaper to the store. My dad moved to Hartington In 1947 to open the Wintz Funeral Home. I am sure my father knew Mr. Bird My mom who lived in the same house since 1947 just passed away on Oct. 11 at age 90. I have good memories of the old Peoples Store, even though Mr. Bird was gone by...

I have known & loved Rubin all my 80 years. He was like a second father to me in both Sioux City, Iowa and California. Always my mentor, I was able to draw parallels of life's experiences from him.

My wife, Ruth, and I will sorely miss you, Rubin. We know God has reserved a special niche for you in heaven.

We send all of our condolences to the whole Bird family, from Anne, Doug, Emelie, Natalie and Max Green.

Rubin was always happy to talk about business in general, but he especially like to reminisce about the grocery business which both he and Doug had worked in, albeit many years apart. His outlook was strong, no challenge seemed unatainable when you talked about it with Rubin. When he attended Doug and Anne's wedding in 1999, he gave Doug a stiff warning to "take good care of...

Rubin, it was my honor to have met you. Your life, to me, embodies the American dream insofar how hard work and a dream can develop into prosperity not only monetarily but, more importantly, in virtue. I remember a conversation we had regarding World War II. If I remember correctly I believe you served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific. You were a member of the Greatest Generation. I know your legacy will continue. God Bless You.

Rest in peace, Rubin. We loved you very much. Ever since I met you, through my husband David Kramer, you were like a grandfather to me. You were always there to give advice, suggestions and interested in other people. You were generous and gave to others, and there will be no one else like you. You lived a long and happy life and We will remember you forever. Love, Shelley Kramer