Ruth Matthews Bird's Obituary
Ruth Matthews Bird passed away December 23, 2005 at her home under the loving care of her family in Lakewood, WA. She was preceded in death by Norwood James Bird, her husband of forty-two years, son Norwood Bird, Jr., and her two daughters Karen and Valerie Bird. She is survived by her sister Doris Hernandez, her children Lawanza Sawyer, Cornelius Bird, Sheryl Brown, Michael Bird, Michelle Bird, Debbie Bird, Penny Evans, Carmen Porter, Julie Everson and a whole host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 1-9 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Mountain View Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11am, Thursday, December 29, 2005 in the Mountain View Valley Chapel.
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