Obituary of Stanley Bird

STANLEY "RUSTY" BIRD Rusty Bird, age 54, passed away at home in Washougal, October 3, 2009. He was born May 25, 1955 in Heppner, OR and grew up in Kinzua, OR. He graduated from Washougal High School in 1973 at went to work at the paper mill. Rusty retired from the mill as an instrument technician. He married Shirley Combs on August 19, 2001. Family was Rusty's life. He enjoyed watching sports, playing golf and going to the coast. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, at home; children, Matt Bird of Cheney, WA; Annie Dentler of St. Helens, OR; parents, Derral & Lucille Bird of Pendleton, OR; brother, Donald Bird of Pendleton, OR; sister, Linda Morgan of Pendleton, OR; 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.