BIRD II, William Thomas

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, October 5, 2014 >>> William Thomas Bird II <<< >>> Sept. 25, 2014 <<< William Thomas Bird Jr., age 71, of Lake Havasu City passed away to be with the Lord on Sept. 25, 2014. Bill played college football at the University of Nevada and spent many years as a cement truck driver for Granite Rock. He spent time as a chef in Reno, Nev. and as a butcher in Santa Cruz, Calif. An avid outdoorsman, Bill was a member of fishing and game, the local gun club, NRA and the Harley Davidson club. He attended New Hope Calvary and gave generously to charities, having had a passion for S.O.S. ministries and Gospel for Asia. Bill loved conversation, meeting new people and sharing his love for the Lord. On any given day, you could find him walking around town frequenting the local shops or riding his Harley with his beloved pup, Ollie. A great storyteller, with a smile and laugh that was contagious, he was loved very much and will be missed. Bill is survived by his five daughters, Lynn Krenke, Stacy Bird, Stephanie Lawson, Angela Bird, Erica Williams and one son, William Joseph Bird. A prayer celebration will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at New Hope Calvary, 3735 London Bridge Road. Please bring your stories and love to share with the family. “May you R.I.P. Dad, until we meet again...” Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to William’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com.