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Robert Birch
Robert Sterling Birch, 77, returned to his Heavenly Father on October 17, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1939 to Ross and Maggie Birch. He was raised in Davis County and graduated from Davis High School. Bob married Rosanne Birch in 1971, their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Utah Temple. Between them they have three sons and eight grandchildren.
Bob was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served as a faithful Home Teacher. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, working in his beautiful garden, and listening to his vast collection of Old Time Radio programs. Bob worked at Hill Air Force Base, Thiokol, and in his later years he worked as a bus assistant for the Davis County School District and loved the kids he worked with. Bob loved his family and was quick to serve them. Visiting Disneyland with his grandchildren was always a special experience for him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Claire. He is survived by his wife, Rosanne Wilcox Birch: his children Wayne Stanger, Sterling (Camille) Birch, Robbie Birch, and grandchildren Lukus, David (currently serving in the New Hampshire Manchester Mission), Adam, Sarah, Joshua, Austin, and Will.
The family would like to thank
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Robert Birch
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 3:00pmfront desk
READSBORO - Robert Wayne Birch, 83, a resident of Main Street, died peacefully at his daughter’s home on Tuesday, September 28, in the company of his loving family.
The son of John and Stella (Day) Birch and the last of nine children, he was born in Clarksburg, MA, on November 30, 1938. He married Betty Baldwin on August 31, 1957. For 40 years he worked for the town of Readsboro Public Works Department and drove for many area trucking businesses. He also performed electrical, water, and sewer work for the town of Readsboro and was a very active member of the community. He was a member of the Readsboro Fire Department for over 50 years and an active member of area snowmobile clubs. He was a member of the Springfield Beagle Club where he ran his dogs for sport. He enjoyed bringing his granddaughter to horseshows.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Betty Birch; son Robert P. Birch; daughter Kim (George) Bills, all of Readsboro; and son Mark (Wendy) Birch, of Whitingham; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandson George J Bills Jr. on July 28, 2016.
At Bob’s request there will be no services. Memorial gifts may be made to The Berkshire Bea
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