WA/DL Capt. William 'Bill' J. Bird

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. William J. Bird

April 6, 1941 ~ July 27, 2015 

 

News has reached us with the passing of retired WA/DL pilot Captain William J. 'Bill' Bird, age 74.  Born in Barraquilla, Colombia,

William John Obregon Bird became a citizen of the United States in 1957.  Raised in the San Diego area, Capt. Bird joined Western Airlines 02-24-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2001, based 030/LAX.   He is survived by his wife Mary.  Arrangements have been entrusted to England Family Mortuary....their website should be updated soon to allow for online condolences www.EnglandFamilyMortuary.com 

Friends and family will gather August 8th to remember and celebrate Bill ... please see information below.  

For more information, you may contact Bill's wife Mary at  BILLERICCAYE3@YAHOO.COM  or  951-304-3037. 

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at
30271 Fetzer Circle , Murrieta  CA 92563-6895. 

Our thanks to Capt. Bill Stedfield ( bsted23@verizon.net )  for keeping us informed.  Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial blog site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

From: bsted23@verizon.net   Date: 07/29/15 20:16:12 Subject: Passing & memorial service for Western & Delta Airlines pilot Bill Bird   ...........I am sorry to report that Bill Bird, retired Western Airlines/Delta Air Lines pilot, passed away on July 27, 2015.  A memorial service for Bill will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at England Family Mortuary in Temecula, CA.  There will be an open house at the Bird residence after the service.   England Family Mortuary 27135 Madison Ave. Temecula, CA 92590 951-695-8555 www.EnglandFamilyMortuary.com   The mortuary web site should soon have further information and directions as well as a place for friends to leave remarks and/or to post pictures.   The Bird home is at: 30271 Fetzer Circle Murrieta, CA 92563   Bill's passing is difficult for all of us but we would appreciate your getting the information out to Bill's many friends.   Bill Stedfield WAL/DAL Retired     From: Dick Deeds    Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10:09 AM   Subject: Passing of Bill Bird Thank you so much for posting Bill Bird's passing.  I'm his wife Mary.  I will have more information soon in regards to his upcoming  service . If you could ask anyone who would like to send email please do so to  BILLERICCAYE3@YAHOO.COM. Thank you.  We've all lost a very special man. Mary Bird

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 Bill Bird passed away early Monday morning 7/27/2015. His family was with him and he went west peacefully . I will let you know the arrangements when they are available. The only email I have is one that Bill used; b1rd2@verizon.net . Bill’s wife Mary will check that email address.

Jack Bush

 

From: Dick Deeds    Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 10:09 AM   Subject:  Well wishes for Bill Bird

Hi Dick, in an effort to get the most up to date on Bill's progress, I thought you may want to pass along Mary's phone (Bill's current wife) to fellow pilots  ( 951-304-3037 ).Again ,thanks so much for all you do for us, it is very much appreciated, Leo 

Subject: Well wishes for Bill Bird

Leo, Mary Bird said she appreciates the interest & support from Bill's fellow pilots but she has learned that several calls have gone to Bill's ex-wife.  Anyone who wants to inquire or leave messages should contact Mary at her home:   951-304-3037.

 

As of today, 7/20.  Bill has made very little progress since entering the hospital just over a month ago tho some days are slightly better than others.  He is essentially unconscious & unresponsive most of the time. 

 

Would be great if you could forward Mary's request to Dick Deeds & thx for your continued interest.

 

Bill