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Anna Mary Bird

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 15, 2015 @ 8:55 am In 2015,Obituaries | 23 Comments

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At the young age of 14, Anna Mary Bird, was just beginning to experience life, when she was taken from her family suddenly, due to a car accident on Thursday evening, February 12, 2015.

Anna’s life will be honored, with all the services being held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 4625 West 125th Street, Savage, MN. The family will greet guests on Thursday, February 19, from 4-8 pm and Friday, February 20 from 9:30-10:45 am, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Father Mike Tix will preside.Pallbearers will be Nicholas Bird, Shelby Bartuzek, Abby Muller, Leah Pavlish, Lauren Stach, Mallory Stach, Rick Muller and Darin Pavlish. Memorials are preferred and will be distribute in Anna’s memory by the family.

It was a beautiful day of May 16, 2000, in Burnsville, MN, when William “Bill” and Erin (Rand) Bird, welcomed Anna into their arms. She was the younger sister to Alec and a twin sister born first to Nick. With Anna’s very first breath, she lived life full speed ahead. Anna lit up every room she entered with pure energy. She attended elementary schools of Ponds Edge, Westwood, Redtail Ridge and Twin Oaks Middle School. Anna was currently a freshman at Prior Lake High School.

Anna led a very active life and always on the go. As a little girl, she loved to sing and dance, especially around her brothers. A talented athlete, she spent countless hours on the ice playing hockey. She could be seen playing wing with her white and silver skates. In the recent years, Anna started playing lacrosse, as attack and mid-field. She enjoyed traveling all over the area playing in tournaments. Currently, Anna was even learning the craft of snowboarding under the instruction of Nick. She also enjoyed roller-blading and kayaking. Anna loved to travel to the family cabin in northern Wisconsin. There she loved boating, tubing, knee boarding, swimming and always out-fished her dad. A natural on water ski’s, Anna got up on her first attempt and skied the full length of the lake. She was very proud of her big brother when he went to college. She enjoyed helping him move into his dorm and later visiting him. Anna looked forward to her visiting her grandparents and all of the adventures they would have during the visits. Her summers were filled with hockey clinics, lacrosse tournaments and being with friends.

Family and friends were most important to Anna. She loved each one deeply and had a special relationship with them too. As a family, they loved attending the annual neighborhood camping trip, creating many fond memories along the way. Anna relished being around her friends and treasured each one. Never wanting the spot light on her, Anna’s presence was always felt with her friends.

One of Anna’s aspirations in life was to help children with special needs. Anna’s compassion for kids was felt in her own neighborhood. She enjoyed their endless conversations and times spent being together doing whatever they could find to entertain them. Quite often you would see a trail of much young kids following Anna around the neighborhood because she always had the time for them. Anna loved kids so much, that she went back to her grade school and volunteered to help her former teachers and sometimes the students. She brought so many smiles to their faces. Undoubtedly, Anna loved dogs, especially her four-legged friends at home. She could be found visiting them at the local shelters and pet stores, bringing them some joy.

Anna lived a full but short life. She will be forever remembered for her kind and loving personality. Anna brought great joy to everyone she embraced with respect and friendly spirit. Left to honor Anna’s life and mourn her death are her parents, Bill and Erin Bird; older brother, Alec; twin brother, Nick; grandparents, Allen and Arlen Bird, Dick and Mary Rand; uncles, Eric (Dawn) Rand, Jim (Shelly) Bird; other loving relatives and devoted friends.

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Condolence from Virginia Ling on February 15th, 2015 1:15 pm

We are praying for your family after the loss of Anna. Please know that our neighborhood is hurting with you. May God comfort you every day. Though we haven’t been involved with Brownies/Girl Scouts in years, we remember Anna and the others well. May God bless you and your boys going forward.

Sincerely,
Virginia and Paul Ling (Logan Dais, Moira and Grady)

Condolence from Dan, Melissa, Kailyn, Nick Arps on February 15th, 2015 3:51 pm

Bill, Erin, Alec, Nick, Aunt Arlen, Uncle Al, Jim-
Words cannot express the sadness I feel. Having a 14 year old daughter, I can only imagine the nightmare you are enduring. My thoughts have primarily revolved around you and your family since this tragic night. I pray that God will enfold you in his arms and eventually ease your pain. We love you all very much. If someway, somehow I can help at all, please let me know.

Condolence from Bruce, Jennifer, Abby and Samantha Lemke on February 15th, 2015 6:45 pm

There are no words that seem adequate. Even though we are miles apart, you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May your family, friends and God’s love wrap around you during this time. Love you all.

Condolence from Topi and Sally Viitala on February 15th, 2015 10:08 pm

Bird Family,

We pray for the strength and healing of your family with Anna’s loss. Hold tight to each other and believe that God has plans for your sweet, bright, beautiful girl in heaven. Warm healing hugs to all of you.

Condolence from Gail (Burgtorf) Jansen on February 16th, 2015 10:23 am

Erin,
I am sorry for your loss ,
Prayers and thoughts go out to your family.

Gail

Condolence from Michelle E. on February 16th, 2015 11:17 am

Dear family, although I didn’t have the opportunity to know Anna, I am sorry about your little girl. The memories that you shared bring you much comfort, and I hope that you will be strengthened by these words from the Bible.

“Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. But the meek will possess the earth, and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace. The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.” Psalms 34:18; Revelation 21:4; Psalms 37:11, 29 (See also jw.org)

Jehovah God is longing to bring back to life those who are in his memory, and to see them live on earth again. What a wonderful future this will be.

Condolence from Linda Bird on February 16th, 2015 1:32 pm

What a beautiful tribute to Anna’s life that was to read. Once again, I am so heartbroken for your loss. Someone wrote above that God has plans for Anna in Heaven and I believe that is so. My sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Maureen Hall Burns on February 16th, 2015 3:19 pm

Dear Bill and Family,

My deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. Sending much love and peace.

Condolence from Barbara Goodwin on February 17th, 2015 9:01 am

To the family of Anna Mary, especially Al and Arlen,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful granddaughter. May God enfold you with his love and the everlasting comfort of the Resurrection. Our hearts cry with you, and we pray for peace for all of you.
Barbara Weiss (& Gail) Goodwin, Milwaukee Lutheran High friends of Al and Arlen.

Condolence from Chris Reese on February 17th, 2015 11:52 am

My family will keep you and yours in our prayers. We are so saddened for your loss.

Condolence from Greg & Danielle Sterner on February 17th, 2015 1:29 pm

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Sterner Family

Condolence from Karin Brekke Olson on February 17th, 2015 3:11 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and hope your faith can give you some comfort as you grieve.
Karin Olson and family

Condolence from Amy and Dave Roelofs on February 17th, 2015 6:12 pm

Dear Erin and Family – Dave and my heartfelt condolences are with you now and in the coming days. Words cannot express the deep sorrow that lies within our hearts over the passing of your beautiful daughter Anna. Reading about her brings tears to our eyes but a smile on our face as we read about how special she was and how many lives that she impacted in her short life here on earth. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs…

Condolence from Brian Spears on February 17th, 2015 10:27 pm

Dear Bill –
My heart is heavy as I heard about your loss today. Words are not enough.
You and your family are in my prayers.
God bless you and give you strength.
Brian

Condolence from Carolyn Becker on February 18th, 2015 8:48 am

Erin and family: My heart breaks for you. May God wrap his love around you and bless you with healing. I never met Anna, but all that you wrote about her says she was an incredible, loving, caring young lady. No parent should ever have to go through this with one of their children. May there be some kind of comfort knowing that Anna lives on through all of you and continues living her eternity in a heavenly realm.

Condolence from Stacey Holm on February 18th, 2015 4:17 pm

Dear Bill and Erin, Alec and Nick, and family,
I heard of the accident through my children, who go to PLHS. I did not know Anna, but she sounds like a fantastic, wonderful, and lovely girl.
I just wanted to let you know that I’m sending up prayers to provide you strength for healing, everyday life, and any obstacle you may have ahead when thinking about Anna.
Sincerely,
Stacey

Condolence from The Goodwin Family on February 18th, 2015 6:21 pm

You do not know us, but we want to say how deeply saddened we are by your great loss. We have a son who had Anna in a few of his classes and he spoke highly of her. Our prayers are with you and your entire family as you deal with all of this. Your daughter is a beautiful person inside and out and will continue to be in heaven as she looks over you all.

God bless you,
Bruce, Marti, Mitch and Matthew Goodwin

Condolence from Linda Zumpf on February 18th, 2015 9:14 pm

please accept my condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. I will be praying for your family. Linda Zumpf. St. John’s Lutheran Church. Union, iIL

Condolence from JANE PETERSON on February 19th, 2015 10:52 am

Dear Bird Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. It just doesn’t seem fair, but then we do not get to make the choice of how long God wants us on this earth. My great niece left us at the age of 5 but she was ill for 18 months we had some time to grieve before she left. But no matter how old someone is who leaves us it is so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Condolence from Lisa Poderys on February 19th, 2015 7:58 pm

Bill and Erin,
I want to express my sympathy and let you know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I pray that you will find peace and comfort from the memories and love you shared with your lovely daughter.

Condolence from Nanci Zenner on February 19th, 2015 9:21 pm

I did not know your daughter but am deeply saddened for your loss and the loss of such a remarkable and giving girl with great potential. I have children at PLHS and this loss is felt by all. Know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. There are no words.

Condolence from CJ Albertson on February 20th, 2015 6:08 pm

What a beautiful tribute (obituary) to Anna. You could just sense that warm, energetic, funny nature we’ve heard so much about. I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to be with you today. I hear the funeral was also a beautiful tribute to her life. My thought and prayers for strength and solace will continue to be with you all. Love you.

Condolence from Aunt Shirley on February 20th, 2015 6:16 pm

I am so sorry I couldn’t be with you today, but you were in my thoughts. I heard from Craig that the funeral was beautiful. I pray that God is with you as you go on with your lives without her.
C.J. are planning on getting down to Quincy soon. Love and thoughts to you. Love, Aunt Shirley

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