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Ava Bird Obituary
Ava Marie Bird, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at her home in Idaho Falls.
She was born Oct. 12, 1950, to Leroy and Faye Smith Andersen. She was born and raised in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1968.
On Aug. 29, 1969, she married Lawrence L. Bird in Moscow. Ava worked as a nurse's aide while living in American Falls. She also worked as a welder at Arrowhead Products in Los Alamitos, Calif. She was an avid bird-watcher and enjoyed short rides, Scrabble and word puzzles.
She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Bird of Idaho Falls; children, Tori Bird of Laguna Hills, Calif., and a son, Jason Bird of Las Vegas, Nev.; and her mother, Faye Andersen, and her sister, Carol (Dale) Beck, both of Idaho Falls. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Andersen; and her sister, Sharon Weaver.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 E. 17th St. in Idaho Falls. A gathering for family and friends will be held after the memorial service Wednesday. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.buckmillerhann.com.
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Jason Bird
September 2, 2008
I want to thank all of the family for these nice thoughts about my mom. She will be missed and so will her laughter as well. My mom loved everyone and will be really missed. Again thank all of you for the kind wordsd
Jim Smith
August 11, 2008
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to Ava's family in this time of loss. You will be missed Ava.
--Jim & Meridee Smith
Aleta Jensen
August 11, 2008
I remember Ava with her beautiful smile and cheerful laugh. I didn't get to see Ava often enough, but when I did it was always a pleaure to visit with her. She will be greatly missed. God Bless the family and watch over all. Love, Aleta
State Farm Insurance ~ Bryant, JoLynn, and Meshawn
August 11, 2008
Our hearts are full of thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time. Please accept our sympathy.
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Mona Farren
August 10, 2008
My heart is full of so many memories of Ava and her family growing up. Ava, her parents, and her sisters always opened up their arms and their home to all of the extended family with meals, music, and games. Ava could charm the spots off of a leopard! We had permission, one day as teens, to take gas from one vehicle and put it into another so we could drive down the "cruise" to check out the guys. This required siphoning, which Ava knew wasn't fun, so she told me how easy it was and I was convinced. I got a big ole snoot full of gas, and one heck of a belly ache! I became a near-professional after that, which made Ava very proud! Ava will always be our "Sweet Caroline"! Save me a place and hug all the family for me Ava. I love you!
Linda Stears
August 10, 2008
Ava
We had so much fun in our younger years, you me, mona and colleen the awsome foursome we had some good times. I will miss you sorry we didn't hang out more in our older years.I love ya Linda
Elaine Smith
August 10, 2008
Dear Ava, I will always remember the time we went to Disneyland for your graduation from high school when you came to California. I remember what a wonderful cook you were and the good times we had together when I would come to your home. I remember how we both loved Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. I enjoyed working with you all those years. I would wave to you across the room when I caught your eye at work. Ava, I will see you some day in the near future. Tell our loved ones there that I send my love. Love you, Aunt Elaine
teresa hornbake
August 10, 2008
although i have not seen ava for years i could never forget her cute smile and her sense of humor...she will be missed by many....
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