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Shirley Stryker Bird

Birth	:	4 May 1931 Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Nov 2010 Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3560982, -95.4516983
Plot	:	900
Description	:	Funeral services were held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Ida Grove, with burial at Ida Grove Cemetery. Shirley Bird, age 79, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Memorial services were be held Monday, November 22, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Chad Lierman officiated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery. Born May 4, 1931, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Shirley Lou Bird was the daughter... Read More	Funeral services were held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Methodist Church in Ida Grove, with burial at Ida Grove Cemetery. Shirley Bird, age 79, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Memorial services were be held Monday, November 22, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Chad Lierman officiated, with burial in the Ida Grove Cemetery. Born May 4, 1931, in Ida Grove, Iowa, Shirley Lou Bird was the daughter of Frank and Matilda (Senhen) Stryker. She grew up and received her education in Ida Grove, graduating from Ida Grove High School with the class of 1949. Shirley married Rhule Bird following his service in the United States Air Force, and was blessed with two sons, Brian and Allan. She was a devoted caregiver to Brian, who had Down's Syndrome. Shirley also worked with her husband at the Reminder, which they established in 1950. After Rhule's death in 1963, Shirley continued on with the Reminder, hiring her sister, Marge Rector, and her nephew, Roger Rector, who eventually purchased the newspaper. Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, served on the Morningside Review Committee, and belonged to PEO Chapter CB. She enjoyed bowling in her younger years and was an avid reader. She enjoyed her contacts with business people and will be remembered for her unique sense of humor. Survivors include a son, Allan (Kathy) Bird of Glenwood; three granddaughters, Ashley, Brooke, and Allison Bird; a brother-in-law, Bill Bird of Des Moines; a nephew, Roger (Karen) Rector of Ida Grove; and a niece, Cheryl (Ron) Briscoe of Omaha, NE. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Rhule; a son, Brian Bird; her parents; and a sister, Marge Rector. ------------------------------------------------Shirley Bird, 79-years old, was killed by her 5-year old German shepherd. Authorities responded to her home on Moorehead Street after being notified by her nephew who had been unable to contact Bird for several days. Arriving deputies discovered Bird deceased in the bathtub. The victim had several bite marks including one deep wound on her arm, Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman said. An autopsy conducted by the Iowa State Medical Examiner's Office determined that she died from blood loss. According to Harriman, Bird was on a blood thinner and believed it contributed to her death, saying it would have been difficult for her blood to clot after being bitten. Family members said that Bird had a hard time controlling the dog and previously suffered bite and scratch marks, Harriman said. "It was a pretty aggressive dog," Harriman said. "It wouldn't let anyone in the house when she wasn't there." Contributor: Malita (50493639)

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Where is Shirley Stryker Bird's memorial?
Shirley Stryker Bird's memorial is located at: Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida County, USA.
When did Shirley Stryker Bird death?
Shirley Stryker Bird death on 9 Nov 2010 in Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shirley Stryker Bird's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3560982
Longitude: -95.4516983

Family Members:

Parent

Frank R. Stryker

(1892 - 1971)

Tillie Senhen Stryker

(1898 - 1972)

Spouse

Rhule Bird

(1925 - 1963)

Siblings

Marjorie Cecelia Stryker Rector

(1919 - 1998)

Children

Brian R. Bird

(1952 - 2006)

Rhule Bird

(1957 - 1957)

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