Obit of Bird, Virginia E. (Elfert) - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Gene Phillips <okarchives@comcast.net>   05 Nov 2006
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Bird, Virginia E. (Elfert)

Virginia E. (Elfert), 87, was born November 5, 1915, in Lake Charles, LA, 
and lived in Oklahoma City since 1961. She passed away peacefully on 
February 25 after a period of declining health. She is survived by her 
husband of 54 years, Fred J. Bird of Oklahoma City; son, Rev. Stephen 
Bird, pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Okarche; daughter, Elaine 
Stebler and grandson, Sean Stebler, of Perkins; and many nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Adeline Elfert; 
brothers T.C., Adam, and Merna Elfert; sisters Rosalie Lee, Vivian Yakus, 
and May Abrahams. Before marriage, she worked as accounting clerk for S.H. 
Kress and Co. and as collection clerk for Gulf States Utilities, both of 
Lake Charles. She was an active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic 
Church, participating in the Altar Society, Club 55, Sewing Group, and 
other organizations. In 1977, she was honored by being selected as "Woman 
of Achievement" for service to her church and community. Virginia was a 
loving wife and mother, and was devoted to her faith. In lieu of flowers, 
donations can be made to Catholic Charities, 1501 N. Classen, Oklahoma 
City, 73106, or to another charity. A Vigil for the deceased will be held 
on Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:00 pm, and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated on 
Friday, Feb. 28, 2:00 pm. Both services will be held at St. Charles 
Borromeo Catholic Church, NW 50th and Grove, Oklahoma City. MERCER-ADAMS

Published in the Oklahoman on 2/26/2003.
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