GEORGE WILFORD BIRD
December 1, 1938 ~ October 16, 2011
George Wilford Bird, 72, of Koeltztown, died Sunday, October 16, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born December 1, 1938, in Bluebell, Utah, the son of the late Isaac Wilford and Edna Pearl Roper Bird.
George served with the United States Marine Corps.
He was united in marriage on April 27, 1988, in Linn, Mo., to Mary Lou Bax who survives at the home.
George was a roofer with Missouri Builders for 35 years.
Survivors include: four children, Victor (Margie) Brandt, Koeltztown; Dale (Elaine) Brandt, Koeltztown; Brian (Lynne) Brandt, Koeltztown; Diane (Norbert) Temmen, Meta; eight grandchildren; and five siblings, Grace Cook, Telitha Parry, Judith Brundage, Ida Stanfield, and Diantha Hadden.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Karcish, Iva Jenson, and Leona Burson.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Marion J. Makarewicz officiating.
Private graveside services will be held Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born December 1, 1938, in Bluebell, Utah, the son of the late Isaac Wilford and Edna Pearl Roper Bird.
George served with the United States Marine Corps.
He was united in marriage on April 27, 1988, in Linn, Mo., to Mary Lou Bax who survives at the home.
George was a roofer with Missouri Builders for 35 years.
Survivors include: four children, Victor (Margie) Brandt, Koeltztown; Dale (Elaine) Brandt, Koeltztown; Brian (Lynne) Brandt, Koeltztown; Diane (Norbert) Temmen, Meta; eight grandchildren; and five siblings, Grace Cook, Telitha Parry, Judith Brundage, Ida Stanfield, and Diantha Hadden.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Joyce Karcish, Iva Jenson, and Leona Burson.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Marion J. Makarewicz officiating.
Private graveside services will be held Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Westphalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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so sorry about George we will miss him . we will praye for the family. mary if you need something let us know. Danny & Neva redel
Mary and family….Our prayers go out to all of you during this sorrowful time. George was a terrific guy and I always enjoyed talking with him when I got the chance. His smile and his upbeat personality were uplifting and will definitely be missed.
My heart goes out to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love all of you. JoAnn
Uncle Wilford was a great man, he will be missed by us all. May God bless you and help you through this time of grief. I wish I could be there with you.
Mary & familyYou have our deepest sympathies. Cherish the memories that you have of George. He will always have special place in our hearts.Love, Amy, Mark, Matt, Hayden & Mya
Mary and family, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have of George. He was one awesome uncle to us! We love you!