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Catherine Bird Obituary
Catherine L Bird, nee, Begley, 58, of Lebanon, Illinois, born Tuesday, March 31, 1959, in Dayton Ohio, OH, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Illinois.
Catherine worked as a Weather Forecaster for U.S. Air Force. She was in Desert Storm.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Begley and Barbara Ann Begley, nee Kuhn; brothers, Robert Begley, Jerry Begley; and sister, Paula Begley,
Surviving are her husband, David A Bird of Lebanon, IL; children, Bobbie A (Derek Donato) Bird of O'Fallon, IL, Brandon J Bird, and Ryan A (Sasha) Dale of Norwich, CT; sister, Lisa Qvick (Steven) of Dayton, OH; many nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Breanna Bird, Brooke Hilliard, Alexander Dale, and Chase Dale.
Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.
Local Visitation: A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the VFW, 221 West 1st Street, O'Fallon, IL.
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Nicholas Hoots
January 29, 2018
Catherine and Dave were as close to family I had when assigned to Scott AFB, back in 2006. They would always jump at the chance to watch my newborn son (Atreyu), who is now 9 years old and step-son Tyler, now 12. Anytime they had a dinner party or BBQ, we were always on the guest list. They were even kind enough to allow me to stay with them for a period of time when I was transitioning between duty stations. It meant so much to us that we had some people in our lives that treated us like family even though we knew that our time together would only be as long as the Air Force would allow. Dave and the rest of the family, please accept our condolences from the Hoots family. Rest in peace Catherine.
Mike and Delaine Jimenez
January 26, 2018
We are in shock to learn of Catherine's untimely passing. I've known Catherine and Dave since the 1970s through our time in Air Weather Service and into retirement. Catherine always greeted me with a great big smile, a warm "Hello" and usually a hug whenever our paths crossed. This lady with such a great personality will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dave and all Catherine's Family. God bless y'all in this difficult time.
Brandy Isbel-Leach
January 24, 2018
Oh Aunt Katherine I sure am gonna miss you!!! You left us to soon but I know your going to watch over us all.. I will see you again someday and when that day comes you be ready.... I'm so glad I got to talk to you before everything happened, I had no ideal it would be the last time I would talk to you.. your stories was the best, we laughed for over a hour and I will cherish that with me for ever!!! We always had the best of times when we would see each other.. there was never a dull moment!!! I love you so so much and will miss you R.I.P. my beautiful angel xoxox love alway Brandy Isbel-Leach
Renee
January 24, 2018
My condolences to the family. God gives us a hope of everlasting life that can sustain you. John 17:3
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Patti Burke
January 24, 2018
Fun, funny and outgoing. Such a big personality leaves an absence anyone who knew you feels. RIP hun.
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