WILLIAM WADE “Wee Boy” BIRD, son, father, brother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and walked through the gates of heaven on October 22, 2017 at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital. Born on August 8, 1976, he was 41 years old.
Wee Boy is survived by his daughter Angela Bird; son Jayden; mother Maureen Bird; brother Waylon; aunties/uncles Jessie Calf Tail, Rex (Mary), Doris, Gary (Joyce, Doreen, Wilfred, Henry (Rose) Bird family, Frances Cudtter; adopted brothers & sisters Pamela, Gary Jr (Anita), Barry “Lucky”, Gail, Jason, Melissa, Virgil Jr, Chad & Gabriel,Tyrell, Rachael, Dunar, Kyle & Marshall Manakaaja; adopted Mom & Dad Edison & Deborah Manakaja; extended families - Hunt, Calling Last, Small Eyes, Eagle Speaker, Shade.
Wee Boy was predeceased by his grandparents Annie & Billy Bird; uncles Roy Rides AT Doodr, Winston Bird & Frances Cutter; aunts Beaulah & Freda Bird; cousins Virgil Jr, Sheldon, Mathew “Tuffy” and Thomas Bird, George & Emma First Rider, Frank & Edith Bad Man, John & Fanny, Edith, Henry, George, Arthur Calling Last and Lucy Gambler.
Wee Boy completed all his public education in Cardston, Alberta; he also attended Bible College in Fort Qu’appelle, Sask where he was ordained a minister. From there, he began his walk with the Full Gospel ministry. He travelled throughout Canada and the United States to minister and share his music for the Ful Gospel Church. He took pride in his music and shared his music through CD’s
William traveled all over. In 1997 he traveled to the U.S. to share the word of God. Later that year he met and married Michelle and not long after that, they had a daughter, Angela in August of 1998. He was so happy and adored Angela. He worked for many years first for the Cliff Castle Casino Restaurant, in Camp Verde, AZ as a dish washer. He worked for Yavapai-Apache Tribal Housing on the maintenance crew n transferred to Scottsdale n worked for Salt River Pima/Maricopa tribe doing same thing. He worked until his health declined. He was well known by many people. He travelled a lot with pastors Edison Manakaja & Johnny Curtis. He sang n preached amongst the Apache, Navajo, Pima, Yaqui, Hopi, Hualapai and Ute tribes n many others. He was an inspiration to many young people n blessed the old. God used him mightily. William travelled to California, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota and all over Arizona. He first lived in Peach then moved to CV then Mesa, then Kingman and finally Peach Springs again and then finally back to Canada. In 2005, Willie got his Certificate of Ordination and was officially Rev. William Bird. In Arizona it's all about sports, Willie like many teams but his favorites were The Arizona Wildcats(basketball) and the Saints(football).
William came back to Canada and moved in with uncle & auntie Henry-Rose in May until his journey home. He was part of a crusade team last year and again this past spring and summer. They held revivals on the Blood Reserve, Brocket and into Browning, Montana assisted by Bro Charlie Old Chief, Pastor Campbell & Arlene, Terry Eagle Child, uncle Henry Bird, Bro. Fabian (Carmen dec.) North Peigan, Bro. Gary North Peigan, bro/sis Grant/Melissa Crying Head, sis Patty Crying Head, the Browning team - Doug & Kay Deroche, Cheryl Deroche, adopted mother Betty Old Chief, sis Beky Bull Calf. The last few months, he travelled with Uncle Henry to revivals & camp meetings; he also enjoyed helping his uncle Gary this past September with his revival Service at the Moses Lake Gym. He would help uncle Rex at the Wake Services by singing and playing guitar. Bro Wee Boy, as he was known to many Christians friends was called the greatest gospel singer by some of the biggest gospel musicians and singers - the likes of Johnny Curtis, Peter Antoine, Larry Emerson - all of Arizona
Wee Boy always talked talked about his pride and joy, his daughter Angela, how his missed her and her accomplishments, whether in basketball or educational.
While living with his uncle & aunt, he became a mentor to Cobi Bevans and encouraged her to do her best in school and sports. He had a little enemy named baby Noah who always yelled at him for taking his papa away for Church Services. Wee Boy would apologize and they would have a great laugh.
Our nephew, William “Wee Boy” Bird never lost sight or faith in he beliefs - always reading his Bible and praying , up until his last breath and strength. He reached up to give one last hug to his uncle Rex, which we thought signified him saying, “Good Bye” and “Thank YouÈ to all his uncles, aunties and cousins whom he loved very much. Wee Boy made it home to Glory Land.
A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wed., Nov. 1st at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Moses Lake Gym on Thurs., Nov. 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
Wee Boy is survived by his daughter Angela Bird; son Jayden; mother Maureen Bird; brother Waylon; aunties/uncles Jessie Calf Tail, Rex (Mary), Doris, Gary (Joyce, Doreen, Wilfred, Henry (Rose) Bird family, Frances Cudtter; adopted brothers & sisters Pamela, Gary Jr (Anita), Barry “Lucky”, Gail, Jason, Melissa, Virgil Jr, Chad & Gabriel,Tyrell, Rachael, Dunar, Kyle & Marshall Manakaaja; adopted Mom & Dad Edison & Deborah Manakaja; extended families - Hunt, Calling Last, Small Eyes, Eagle Speaker, Shade.
Wee Boy was predeceased by his grandparents Annie & Billy Bird; uncles Roy Rides AT Doodr, Winston Bird & Frances Cutter; aunts Beaulah & Freda Bird; cousins Virgil Jr, Sheldon, Mathew “Tuffy” and Thomas Bird, George & Emma First Rider, Frank & Edith Bad Man, John & Fanny, Edith, Henry, George, Arthur Calling Last and Lucy Gambler.
Wee Boy completed all his public education in Cardston, Alberta; he also attended Bible College in Fort Qu’appelle, Sask where he was ordained a minister. From there, he began his walk with the Full Gospel ministry. He travelled throughout Canada and the United States to minister and share his music for the Ful Gospel Church. He took pride in his music and shared his music through CD’s
William traveled all over. In 1997 he traveled to the U.S. to share the word of God. Later that year he met and married Michelle and not long after that, they had a daughter, Angela in August of 1998. He was so happy and adored Angela. He worked for many years first for the Cliff Castle Casino Restaurant, in Camp Verde, AZ as a dish washer. He worked for Yavapai-Apache Tribal Housing on the maintenance crew n transferred to Scottsdale n worked for Salt River Pima/Maricopa tribe doing same thing. He worked until his health declined. He was well known by many people. He travelled a lot with pastors Edison Manakaja & Johnny Curtis. He sang n preached amongst the Apache, Navajo, Pima, Yaqui, Hopi, Hualapai and Ute tribes n many others. He was an inspiration to many young people n blessed the old. God used him mightily. William travelled to California, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota and all over Arizona. He first lived in Peach then moved to CV then Mesa, then Kingman and finally Peach Springs again and then finally back to Canada. In 2005, Willie got his Certificate of Ordination and was officially Rev. William Bird. In Arizona it's all about sports, Willie like many teams but his favorites were The Arizona Wildcats(basketball) and the Saints(football).
William came back to Canada and moved in with uncle & auntie Henry-Rose in May until his journey home. He was part of a crusade team last year and again this past spring and summer. They held revivals on the Blood Reserve, Brocket and into Browning, Montana assisted by Bro Charlie Old Chief, Pastor Campbell & Arlene, Terry Eagle Child, uncle Henry Bird, Bro. Fabian (Carmen dec.) North Peigan, Bro. Gary North Peigan, bro/sis Grant/Melissa Crying Head, sis Patty Crying Head, the Browning team - Doug & Kay Deroche, Cheryl Deroche, adopted mother Betty Old Chief, sis Beky Bull Calf. The last few months, he travelled with Uncle Henry to revivals & camp meetings; he also enjoyed helping his uncle Gary this past September with his revival Service at the Moses Lake Gym. He would help uncle Rex at the Wake Services by singing and playing guitar. Bro Wee Boy, as he was known to many Christians friends was called the greatest gospel singer by some of the biggest gospel musicians and singers - the likes of Johnny Curtis, Peter Antoine, Larry Emerson - all of Arizona
Wee Boy always talked talked about his pride and joy, his daughter Angela, how his missed her and her accomplishments, whether in basketball or educational.
While living with his uncle & aunt, he became a mentor to Cobi Bevans and encouraged her to do her best in school and sports. He had a little enemy named baby Noah who always yelled at him for taking his papa away for Church Services. Wee Boy would apologize and they would have a great laugh.
Our nephew, William “Wee Boy” Bird never lost sight or faith in he beliefs - always reading his Bible and praying , up until his last breath and strength. He reached up to give one last hug to his uncle Rex, which we thought signified him saying, “Good Bye” and “Thank YouÈ to all his uncles, aunties and cousins whom he loved very much. Wee Boy made it home to Glory Land.
A Family Service will be at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Wed., Nov. 1st at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Moses Lake Gym, Blood Reserve from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at the Moses Lake Gym on Thurs., Nov. 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.