Lisa M. Bird

Age 65, passed away early Monday morning, October 19, 2020. Lisa was born in Kalamazoo, on May 22, 1955, the daughter of Lennox and Elaine (Wauter) Eldridge. On April 11, 1981, she married Donald E. Bird, who survives her. She recently retired from 43 years of nursing practice at Borgess Hospital. She was a natural caretaker and always put others before herself. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Besides her husband, Don, she is survived by her sons, Daniel E. (Michelle) Bird of Vicksburg, Mark L. Bird of Kalamazoo, and Kenneth J. Bird of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Raquel, Rhett and Leanna; sisters, Barbara Jackson and Paula Eldridge, both of Kalamazoo; brother, John Eldridge of Sallisaw, OK; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and countless friends. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents.