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Gary Birdsong Obituary

Gary "Kip" Birdsong 60, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away January 2, 2011. Kip enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, gardening and working on old vehicles. Kip is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Adam, Joe, Glenn, Charlie, Patrick, Henry and Timmy; daughter, Marjorie; brothers, Kevin and Kurt and sisters, Kris and Kim. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at St. Pius X, 1800 Camino Pio Decimo. For information call VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME 544-2285.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2011.

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Nancy and Glenn Feuerbacher

January 14, 2011

Dear Ruth and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Birdsong. I know you are such a close family, and hope that you are able to give each other strength at this sad time. Please know that our thoughts are with you.

January 13, 2011

Dear Ruth,
Please accept my sincere condolenses in loss of your husband. May God bless you, heal you, comfort you, and strengthen you. Sincerely, Judy Pavone

January 11, 2011

To the Birdsong family, We were so saddened to hear of Kippy's passing. Dad, mom and I were so happy we got to see Kippy on his motorcycle in Chetopa. Just know you are all in our hearts.
Uncle J.O. and Aunt Maxine Downing
Debbie Downing VonFeldt

January 11, 2011

Ruth, We were sorry to read of Kip's passing. Just want to let you know you
are in our thoughts and prayers....
Your old friends from St. Pius nursery days in 1986-88. Ken and Helen Zettel

January 9, 2011

I was saddend to to hear of your loss. I went to school the the Birdsongs, they were always making some one smile. My thoughts are with your family.
Aleta Lee

Cheryl Craig

January 9, 2011

Birdsong family,I was very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dot Lorefice

January 9, 2011

Ruth, you are your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cowboy & Dot

Janice Mitich

January 9, 2011

Ruth, I am dismayed to learn of your dear Kip's death. I am so very sorry. What good times we had back in the day. (I even named one of my dogs, Kippy, because he was such a funny puppy.) My deepest sympathy to you, and your family. May God ease your loss with loving memories and the promise of reunion in heaven. Love, Janice

January 8, 2011

Dear Ruth and family,
I'm so very sorry to learn about Gary's death. My heart goes out to all of you. With deepest sympathy. Mary Price

January 7, 2011

Ruth, please accept my deepest sympathies. I so used to enjoy hearing your stories of Kip and your Birdsong flock. Those happy memories will keep him always in your thoughts and hearts.
Mayme Beauto

Lori Bracamonte

January 7, 2011

Ruth, i am very sorry for your loss you are in my prayers! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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