Rapid River, MI
Rodney Lewis Bird, age 78, of 8925 Co 513 T Road, Rapid River, MI passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 at his residence in Rapid River.
Rodney was born April 4, 1935 in Holly, MI. He worked as a logger throughout the majority of his life. Rod enjoyed bow hunting and gardening and he was an excellent fisherman and carpenter.
Survivors include:
Son: Clay Bird of Rapid River
Daughters: Cindy (Tom) Burgess, Chris (Erik) Bourdon and Cheryl and Mike Syers.
Brothers: Don (Debra) Bird, Junior Bird and Loren Bird
Sister: Mary Miller
16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Special friend: Harold
Kevin Beaver - Gladstone, MI
Sorry to hear about your dad Clay. Hope things are going well.
Sue Cossette
Dear Cheryl and family,So sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and my prayers too. God bless and know that he is still with you.
Angie Paquin
Cheryl I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away.Your in my prayers.
Deepest Sympathy
Angie
Fran and Sheldon Wyse - Rapid River, MI
Our deepest sympathy to Rod’s entire family. He was a good neighbor and friend and we will miss him so much.
Jim Haas - atlanta, mi
clay, sorry to hear the bad news about your dad,I heard it from Geo today.
glenb - Deerton, MI
Rod was an very nice guy loved to Hunt and fish life in the woods evey fall never will forget him so good sleep over and will miss him very much Im so sad cant say anymore like it is hes in a better place now.