Thomas Michael Bird Obituary (1944

Thomas Michael Bird, Sr., 74, returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in Reedley, California, he was the son of Thomas Ivan Bird and Marjorie Ruth Beckner Bird. He was employed at Flying Tiger Freight/Federal Express as an Aviation Mechanic and Inspector for 42 years in Los Angeles, California. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he had many callings including the Ward Cook for just about all events and activities. No one ever left his home hungry. He was an avid collector of many things. He will be remembered for his giving heart, contagious laugh, unconditional love for his family and friends, and endless knowledge and wit. He is survived by his two sons and two daughters: Thomas Michael, Jr. (Lisa Gardner) of Torrance, CA; Cynthia “Cynamon” Bucicchia (Christopher) of Pleasant Grove, UT; Elizabeth “Bessie” Severson (David) of Claremont, CA; Raymond of Eagle Mountain, UT. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Cole, Dylan and Jordynn Gardner; Nora Bucicchia; Blake, Devin and Tyler Severson. He was predeceased by his beloved Great Dane, Leeloo. Memorial services for Thomas Michael Bird, Sr. will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Garden Stake Center, 1028 West 1000 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing of his life adventures will be held from 9:00 a.m. to the time of the service. The interment will be held at the Timpanogos Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1000 North 400 East, Orem, Utah. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book and express condolences at www.bergmortuary.com.