OBIT: Donald G. BIRD, 2008, Davidsville, Somerset County, PA
  
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    BIRD, Donald G.  01/02/08  Daily American
  
    Donald G. Bird, 72, Davidsville, died suddenly Dec. 28, 2007, in Orlando,
  Fla. Born June 12, 1935, in  Somerset, son of the late Clyde and Margaret
  (Weaver) Bird. Preceded in death by a brother, Robert. He is survived by his 
  loving wife of 44 years, Barbara (Poorbaugh) Bird; son, Gene  and wife, Susan,
  Johnstown; daughters, Darlene, married to  Joseph Shaffer, Hooversville; Robin,
  married to Eric Rome, Tunkhannock; and Melissa, married to Percy Hagenbuch,
  Howard; and grandchildren, Brandon and Andrea Bird, Shawn, Trisha and Joseph
  Shaffer, Colby, Erin and Leah Rome and Emily Hagenbuch; and
  great-grandchildren, Shawn D. and Jonathon Shaffer. Don was a loving husband,
  father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
  He was a 1954 graduate of Johnstown High School and served briefly in the U.S.
  Navy Reserve. He was an entrepreneur who started several businesses in the
  greater Johnstown area, as the owner/operator of Bird Electric, and most
  recently, Bird Machine/Repair/Supply. He thoroughly enjoyed his work and his
  friendly, outgoing personality made it a joy and a blessing to everyone who
  came in contact with him. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist
  Church, Johnstown, where he faithfully served in any capacities he was needed,
  including being a Sunday School teacher. In 2006 he led the FUMC softball team
  to the league championship. He also was a member of the Conemaugh Township
  Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris Distinguished Fellow Award, and
  a 31-year perfect attendance award and also a member of the Johnstown
  Inter-service Group. He was a dedicated member of Windber Hospital Board of
  Directors, being instrumental in the progress of that facility. He enjoyed
  spending time at Indian Lake and Sebring, Fla., where he created many happy
  memories for his family and friends.  He was a fan of sports cars and racing
  and enjoyed attending  the Kruse Car Auctions and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
  Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Picking- Treece-Bennett
  Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd. Services will be held 11 a.m.
  Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Vine Street, Johnstown. The Rev.
  Dennis Zimmerman officiating. Interment Grandview Cemetery. In Don's memory,
  contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church, or the
  Children's Diabetes Center at Windber Place