Evelyn Dorothy Bird
Evelyn Dorothy Bird, a native Nevadan, passed from this life on June 4, 2015. She was born February 21, 1921, to German immigrant parents on their Carson City ranch. Evelyn married Jack Graham Bird Sr. in 1938. Together they raised cattle, turkeys, and bummer lambs on what is now known as the Silver Saddle Ranch. They also raised six children. Evelyn was a loving mother, homemaker and avid gardener.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack and survived by her six children: James Bird (Lillian) of Enterprise, Oregon, Jack Bird Jr. (Cathy), Joan Miles, Laurie Livermore, and Russell Bird (Laura) of Carson City, Mary Jensen (Brad) of Camas, WA, as well as 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 212 North Division Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch, PO Box 19992, Carson City, NV 89721-9992.