Bird, Jacquelyn L. "Jackie" (nee Thurber) Was called home to heaven on Monday, March 7, 2011, age 72 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 50 years to Ronald E. Bird. Loving and devoted mother to Patti (Butch) Branske and Lori (Paul Chybowski) Bird-Chybowski. Dearest "Nana" of Damon (Mamie) Dolata, Tyler Perales, Abbey Branske, Jordan Branske, Jessica Branske and the late Jason Chybowski. Dear great-"Nana" of Aniya, Laila and Cyrus. Dearest sister of Bruce (Carol) Thurber, Richard (Sue) Thurber. Dear sister-in-law of Sam Bird, Betty (Daryl) Moeschitz and James (Linda) Bird Phd. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and many cherished friends. Jackie was a member of the South Shore Yacht Club-Ladies Auxiliary and along with her husband, Ron, faithfully and generously volunteered her time with the Bay View Area Redcats Youth Program. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, March 10, 2011, 4:00-8:00 PM. Private family services. If desired, memorials to the Bay View Area Redcats Youth Program are appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322