Garfield - Bonnie Lou Bird, 84, passed away October 23, 2026 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born December 20, 1941 in Great Bend, the daughter of Merwyn “Red” and Nadine (Nauert) Deets.

A longtime area resident of Garfield and Larned, she was a member of the Garfield United Methodist Church. Bonnie drove the grain truck during harvest every year, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing cards. Her greatest joy came from visiting with family and friends.

On August 10, 1969 she married Russell Dean Bird SR. in Garfield; he preceded her in death on May 20, 2008.

Survivors include: four children, Russell Dean Bird Jr. of Plains, Charles Russell “Buggy” (Tina Keeler) Bird of Larned, Randall Reid (Megan Mawhirter) Bird of Larned, Alan Lynn (Melissa) Bird of Kinsley; three siblings, Don (Tania) Deets of Hays, Diana (Dennis) Echard of Moore, Oklahoma, Mona Johnson of Angel Fire, New Mexico; ten grandchildren, Taylin Bird, Jurney Bird, Cody Bird, Allissa Bird, Brayson Bird, Camden Bird, Kennedy Bird, Bradley (Maelynn) Walker, McKayla Walker, and Rebekah Walker; two great grandchildren, Taytum Bird, and Waylon Walker; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children, Debra Sue Bird, and Michael Dean Bird; sister, Janet Deets; and grandson, Richard A. Traylor.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in Garfield Cemetery, Garfield.

Memorials may be given to Garfield Fire Department in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at beckwithmortuary.com.