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Gary John Bird 
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7615 Crest Bluff Ct, Reno, NV 89506 |
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12 Jun 1945 (Hennepin Co, MN) - Mar 2021 Nevada |
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Jeanne R Kunkel (m. 1995) |
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U.S. Navy |
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Bio |
Age 75 of Reno, NV passed away the evening of March 24, 2021, at his home with his wife Jeanne at his side. Gary was born on June 12th, 1945 to Robert & Rosalyn Bird in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Karl Olson, grandmother, Ruth Olson, father, Robert B Bird; brother, Leon Allen Bird, uncle, Carl Olson, nephew, Timothy Bird, brother-in-law, Doug Anderson, cousin, Tommy Olson. He is survived by his wife Jeanne Bird, mother, Rosalyn Bird, siblings, Roxanne Uzzell (Jim), Kimberly Anderson, Robert (Bobby) Bird (Vikki), Debi Smith (Jeff). Step children; Autumn, Jeremy, Dara and Jodi. Along with many other friends and family. Gary graduated from Robbinsdale High School, MN, in 1963. Within the same year, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Following an Honorable Discharge from the Navy, he attended college in Bakersfield, California. After transferring to St. Cloud State University (MN), he graduated with a teaching degree, specializing in Industrial Arts. Using his education and passion for teaching, Gary developed the design for the woodworking area at the MN Security Hospital in St. Peter MN, where he helped rehabilitate patients. Gary found enjoyment in woodworking, fishing, hunting, bowling, and collecting. My life has been fulfilling and busy. Today not so much. US Navy - Norfolk, 1-1/2 years in Vietnam. Massive exposure to Agent Orange, 100% disabled for ten years. Best news - "still alive"...... Married in California, divorced in 75. No Kids one step son. Attended two years at Bakersfield Cal.Junior College and graduated with Associates degree in Manual arts.......Moved to MN and lived in Big Lake, commuting to State University St Cloud. Graduated 76 with BS degree in Teaching /Industrial Arts K-12......Married again to Sharon with three kids. Lived in Owatona for two yrs and worked at a wood processing plant in Fairibalt while looking for teaching job......Moved to St Peter where I worked as an Industrial Arts teacher for the State of MN. My position actually was a special teacher..... I worked 28.4 Yrs at the St Peter Regional Treatment Center for the Mentally Ill and Dangerous. Note: I've seen almost everything.....Divorced after 20 yrs, no kids just three step sons and comunicate with one.......Married Jeanne, 1995 and moved to St Cloud, bought a house and went to work for Foldcraft as a machine operator. After 5 years with them I injured my back and couldn't work. Went on SDI, moved to Reno, NV. Had a home built in 2006 and have been here ever since.....Weather is great with no tornadoes, no mosquitoes and no humidity. Love it here.....sadly since 2000 my Dad died, then my older brother Leon, and then Leon's oldest son and my only Uncle Carl passed. My Mother turned 94 May 3 and is over by Crystal Lake in an assisted nursing home and she can't remember much. Still recognizes everyone but forgets 5 minutes later. She is failing fast.....My health is failing fast as well. I have been fotunate to have survived 6 heart attacks. My defibulator saved me at least 3 of the attacks. The VA seems to have my heart and all the other negatives I have. |
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