Dean Osborne Bird

Dean Osborne Bird, beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend of many, passed away Monday, Aug, 16, 2010, in Meridian, Idaho, at the home of his daughter, Marsha. Dean had been in the care of his daughter, son and son-in-law for a short time at the time of his death.
Dean was born June 19, 1922, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Phyllis Eliza and David Osborne Bird. Dean attended Madison High School in Rexburg. In 1944, he enlisted in the Army and served two years during World War II in Okinawa, Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1946 after having earned four medals. Dean and his father were dry land wheat farmers on the Rexburg Bench until 1952. Subsequently, Dean farmed in the summer and worked in Twin Falls during the winter. Dean worked at CC Andersons and then at Kendrick Oil company. Dean delivered fuel oil throughout the Magic Valley and came to know and befriend many of the residents of the area. Dean and his wife D'On moved to Kimberly in 1964. They enjoyed having a beautifully manicured yard which was always the best yard on the street. Dean and D'On enjoyed many trips with friends, Leo and Ruth Bastian, seeing much of the western United States and parts of Canada. Dean lived in Pocatello for 15 years and, in 2007, moved to Garden City, Idaho, to be closer to family.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by sister, Joan Neeley of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter, Marsha (Dale) Wocicki, of Meridian; son, Ronald (Jannae) Bird of Sandy, Utah; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at White Mortuary in Twin Falls. A viewing will be held at noon Saturday prior to the funeral at the mortuary. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls