Lee Arthur Bird

Lee Arthur Bird obituary

Lee Arthur Bird

Lee Bird Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Lee Arthur Bird of Pewamo, Michigan passed away in Ionia, Michigan on Sept 4, 2025 at the age of 80.

He was born March 11, 1945. He married his first wife Dayle Lynn (Dornan) Bird, Feb 24, 1967, and together they had two children, Randy (Ana) Bird of South Carolina and Renee (Martuch) Bird.

He is survived by his current wife Colleen (Binns) Bird of Pewamo whom he married May 11, 2017, his son Randy (Ana) Bird of South Carolina, his sister-in-law Debra (Tom) McHugh of Cadillac and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Dayle who passed away December 18, 2013, by both parents, and his daughter Renee (Martuch) Bird who passed away June 8, 2012.

Lee retired from General Motors in September of 1996. He proudly served in the Michigan National Guard.

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