Roger passed away while working in his garden on April 5, 2022. He suffered from arterial sclerotic heart disease and had a heart attack. He had ongoing health issues, diabetes and lung issues which contributed to his death. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
Roger was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 2, 1938 to Charles & Ida Theola Bird. He was their seventh son, with a younger sister and brother. He was raised on a farm where he learned to milk cows, tend chickens, work fields, change water, and all the many things that come with farming.
Roger served two years on the Navajo Reservation from 1959 to 1961, where he learned to speak Navajo and experience the lifestyle of the Native Americans. He taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ where he increased in testimony and knowledge of the gospel. During the later part of his mission, he began writing Ann Aleen, who soon after became his wife.
He began farming in Washington State while Ann Aleen finished her nursing degree to become an RN. During this time their first son Michael was born, later they moved to Idaho Falls Idaho to live where he worked as a TV repairman. During this time they had two more sons, Adam and Theron. He became sick from radiation poison which was, to a degree, a result of his work and location. So they decided to move back to Washington and began farming again. During his career in farming he was subjected to a few industrial accidents, which caused some lasting health issues.
In the coming years he raised his family, sent all three boys on LDS missions, and served two additional missions with Ann Aleen on the Navajo Indian Reservation. They also served as Ordinance Workers in the Seattle Temple for 4 ½ years between missions. He served faithfully in the Church for 45 years, serving in many callings, the majority of it, as Ward Mission Leader and Family History Consultant. He was ordained as a Seventy shortly after his mission, and served in the Othello Stake as one of the Seven Presidents of the Seventies.
He sold the farm and moved to Meridian Idaho to live closer to his sons. During the last five years he was able to spend many quality moments with his children and family.
Roger lived a fulfilling life, influencing all who met him for many generations; he was loved by all.
Roger was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 2, 1938 to Charles & Ida Theola Bird. He was their seventh son, with a younger sister and brother. He was raised on a farm where he learned to milk cows, tend chickens, work fields, change water, and all the many things that come with farming.
Roger served two years on the Navajo Reservation from 1959 to 1961, where he learned to speak Navajo and experience the lifestyle of the Native Americans. He taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ where he increased in testimony and knowledge of the gospel. During the later part of his mission, he began writing Ann Aleen, who soon after became his wife.
He began farming in Washington State while Ann Aleen finished her nursing degree to become an RN. During this time their first son Michael was born, later they moved to Idaho Falls Idaho to live where he worked as a TV repairman. During this time they had two more sons, Adam and Theron. He became sick from radiation poison which was, to a degree, a result of his work and location. So they decided to move back to Washington and began farming again. During his career in farming he was subjected to a few industrial accidents, which caused some lasting health issues.
In the coming years he raised his family, sent all three boys on LDS missions, and served two additional missions with Ann Aleen on the Navajo Indian Reservation. They also served as Ordinance Workers in the Seattle Temple for 4 ½ years between missions. He served faithfully in the Church for 45 years, serving in many callings, the majority of it, as Ward Mission Leader and Family History Consultant. He was ordained as a Seventy shortly after his mission, and served in the Othello Stake as one of the Seven Presidents of the Seventies.
He sold the farm and moved to Meridian Idaho to live closer to his sons. During the last five years he was able to spend many quality moments with his children and family.
Roger lived a fulfilling life, influencing all who met him for many generations; he was loved by all.
Roger passed away while working in his garden on April 5, 2022. He suffered from arterial sclerotic heart disease and had a heart attack. He had ongoing health issues, diabetes and lung issues which contributed to his death. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
Roger was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 2, 1938 to Charles & Ida Theola Bird. He was their seventh son, with a younger sister and brother. He was raised on a farm where he learned to milk cows, tend chickens, work fields, change water, and all the many things that come with farming.
Roger served two years on the Navajo Reservation from 1959 to 1961, where he learned to speak Navajo and experience the lifestyle of the Native Americans. He taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ where he increased in testimony and knowledge of the gospel. During the later part of his mission, he began writing Ann Aleen, who soon after became his wife.
He began farming in Washington State while Ann Aleen finished her nursing degree to become an RN. During this time their first son Michael was born, later they moved to Idaho Falls Idaho to live where he worked as a TV repairman. During this time they had two more sons, Adam and Theron. He became sick from radiation poison which was, to a degree, a result of his work and location. So they decided to move back to Washington and began farming again. During his career in farming he was subjected to a few industrial accidents, which caused some lasting health issues.
In the coming years he raised his family, sent all three boys on LDS missions, and served two additional missions with Ann Aleen on the Navajo Indian Reservation. They also served as Ordinance Workers in the Seattle Temple for 4 ½ years between missions. He served faithfully in the Church for 45 years, serving in many callings, the majority of it, as Ward Mission Leader and Family History Consultant. He was ordained as a Seventy shortly after his mission, and served in the Othello Stake as one of the Seven Presidents of the Seventies.
He sold the farm and moved to Meridian Idaho to live closer to his sons. During the last five years he was able to spend many quality moments with his children and family.
Roger lived a fulfilling life, influencing all who met him for many generations; he was loved by all.
Roger was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on December 2, 1938 to Charles & Ida Theola Bird. He was their seventh son, with a younger sister and brother. He was raised on a farm where he learned to milk cows, tend chickens, work fields, change water, and all the many things that come with farming.
Roger served two years on the Navajo Reservation from 1959 to 1961, where he learned to speak Navajo and experience the lifestyle of the Native Americans. He taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ where he increased in testimony and knowledge of the gospel. During the later part of his mission, he began writing Ann Aleen, who soon after became his wife.
He began farming in Washington State while Ann Aleen finished her nursing degree to become an RN. During this time their first son Michael was born, later they moved to Idaho Falls Idaho to live where he worked as a TV repairman. During this time they had two more sons, Adam and Theron. He became sick from radiation poison which was, to a degree, a result of his work and location. So they decided to move back to Washington and began farming again. During his career in farming he was subjected to a few industrial accidents, which caused some lasting health issues.
In the coming years he raised his family, sent all three boys on LDS missions, and served two additional missions with Ann Aleen on the Navajo Indian Reservation. They also served as Ordinance Workers in the Seattle Temple for 4 ½ years between missions. He served faithfully in the Church for 45 years, serving in many callings, the majority of it, as Ward Mission Leader and Family History Consultant. He was ordained as a Seventy shortly after his mission, and served in the Othello Stake as one of the Seven Presidents of the Seventies.
He sold the farm and moved to Meridian Idaho to live closer to his sons. During the last five years he was able to spend many quality moments with his children and family.
Roger lived a fulfilling life, influencing all who met him for many generations; he was loved by all.
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