Patricia Bird

1935 - 2026

Patricia Ann (Clary) Bird, known as "Pat" by friends and family, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026 at the age of 90. She grew up in Fresno, CA, attending Burroughs Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Junior and Senior High Schools and graduating in 1954. She then married her high school sweetheart Jerry Bird at Lowry Air Force Base outside of Denver, CO where he was stationed at that time. They enjoyed a union of seventy years until Jerry's passing in 2025.



Pat was an avid reader her entire life. She often read multiple novels concurrently and was a frequent visitor at the Fresno County Free Library. She and Jerry traveled both Europe and the U.S. extensively and enjoyed both ocean and river cruises over many years. They were devoted Fresno State Bulldogs fans and frequently "hit the road" with Tim Schiller's Red Wave Express. Other favorite pastimes included attending Fresno State's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and participating in the Road Scholar organization. In addition, the San Francisco Giants had no greater fan than Pat who rarely missed a baseball game.



Employed by Fresno Unified School District for over 30 years, Pat served as a clerk and registrar at several schools over the course of her career, notably Duncan Polytechnical High School. She developed many friendships along the way and enjoyed her work at every school.



Predeceasing Pat was her beloved husband Jerry. She is survived by her daughter Erin Kachadurian, son Michael Bird, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.



As was her wish, no service or memorial will be held. Interment was at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA. Remembrances may be made to Friends of the Fresno County Public Library, P.O. Box 4253, Fresno, CA 93744-4253.