Richard W. Bird, 31, passed away Sept. 25, 2018, in Porter, Wash., due to a logging accident. He was born Nov. 8, 1986, to George and Kimberly Bird in Chehalis Wash. He was the youngest of six children.
In 2008, Richard met the love of his life, Ashley Looper and they married Feb. 10, 2011. Richard and Ashley have three children Karder (9), Franklin (2) and Kaidence (1).
He is survived by his parents, George and Kimberly Bird; wife, Ashley; three children, Karder, Franklin and Kaidence; siblings, Faith Lusby (Duane), Georgia Ortivez (Gary), George Bird IV (Jennifer), Franklin Bird (Sue) and Amber Burgess (Zach); his nephew/brother, Tylor Bliss (Brianna); as well as numerous aunts and uncles; cousins; and nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Missy Bird, Erma Bird, Mel Beckwith, Dolores and Yee Chinn.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, 205 W. Pine St, Centralia, WA 98531. Please go to newellhoerlings.com for guest book and extended obit.
