Dennis Bird Obituary

Chef Bird was my mentor i. Park City at The Yarrow Restaurant in 1981. I still use the skills I acquired from working with him.

I was mentioning him to my wife as I was reminiscing about my time in Park City.

God Bless you in Heaven Chef Bird

Thank you for all your guidence. The short amount of time I had to spend with you doesn't amount to the knowledge and professionalism you showed and expressed to me. A true man and a true chef

I fill very fortunate and lucky to have met Denny. We first met in Kindergarten.

THANK YOU DENNIS FOR YOUR SHORT FRIENDSHIP WE HAD WHEN YOU WOULD COME INTO THE SHOP TO GET YOUR CUTLERY SHARPENED, YOU WERE A VERY KIND MAN AND WILL BE MISSED!

Dear Linda, Bird's Cafe was a magical time in the lives of many. Dennis was an extraordinary chef, friend and mentor to so many people. The seven years spent with you holds way too many memories to write here. The staff loved you, we loved to work with you. Everything was so special all the time.

My favorite memory was each Fri/Sat night, after the dinner rush, you and Dennis would dress for dinner and come out into the restaurant to relax and enjoy it all.

We will all miss Dennis terribly. We were so lucky to have known him. I speak for myself and all the staff that spent time at Bird's Cafe.
Love, Poopsie

Linda, and Ruth
I didn't know Dennis but I felt like I did, Diana was a good friend of mine and she talked about him often. I remember how excited she was when Linda came into his life! I remember when Clark would talk about Dennis with pride. Ruth my thoughts are with you and can only imagine how difficult this is for you! Linda I am also so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Love Susan Goodman

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
- Mark Twain

I didn't know Dennis well, but we at SYSCO are very sorry to lose him. He will be missed. May his family and friends find comfort in the full life Dennis lived.

Have worked with Dennis in the past
in the food service business. Was a fellow employee at SYSCO

Dear Bird Family,

I am so sorry for your loss at this time. Dennis is a wonderful man and it was wonderful to work with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear
Linda and Family,
I want you to know how much I love you and that my thoughts and prayers
are with you. Being the baby cousin on the Goates side, I don't have
many memories of us as children, but thanks to my dad, Uncle Bruce,
once I was old enough to sit properly at resturant we went to 'Dennis' Restruants'. I will always remeber Dennis as this handsome man who came out of the kitchen to see how we were enjoying our meal. Wether it was at one of the many resturant he worked at or at your beautiful home in Encinitas. Dennis was always an example to me of someone who was so dedicated to his craft. He was dedicated to everything, everyone in his life. I am so grateful that I was able to be part of his life.

Dear Linda, I worked for you and Dennis on 17th South and when we moved to Sugarhouse. Those were the best 10 years of my life. I always enjoyed going to work. Dennis was a wonderful mentor to work under. He was an excellent teacher and was proud of what he did. He was a perfectionist and I have remembered lots of little things he taught in the kitchen when I am preparing, and mostly in presentation of a meal. I remember he always had to have his golf time - it was a regular thing. Whenever I drive by the restaurant it reminds me of good times. We had a great team there. You and Dennis were doing what you loved and shared that with all of us. I have missed that place. Dennis was an exceptional person and will be missed. I am sorry that you have lost someone so special. I am glad that you were able to have such a happy life with him. Thanks for sharing him with the rest of us.
Sincerely
Jennifer Lee-Lepore

Dear Family and Friends,

This truly shows how short and unexpected life can be. It was wonderful to shake Dennis' hand at the President's Dinner just a week ago. Dennis was the first Chef I ever worked for, sharing simple techniques and helping me to understand bold open tastes.. I will alway remember his great smile and his ability and desire to share all his knowledge with everyone who wanted to know...

Thanks, Denny

Dear Linda and family,

I have skiied by his side in deep powder snow at alta. Denny, was silk, not enough ooos in smooth, one of his true loves, powder skiing!!

I called Denny, just before I opened my restaurant in alta I was stressed, he said I will be over to lend a hand. Denny's perfect advice was simple but true, serve what is cold-cold and serve what is hot-hot!!!

I will remember forever, this fall fly fishing guide trip on the green river! Denny was so happy, his love for nature, and that he was doing another sport, like all of the rest with great skill and passion!!!

Denny's love for his family and friends is far beyond explination!

Linda and family you are in my thoughts and prayers!!

your true friend,

Lyle Waldron

Dearest Linda and family,

I was stunned to read about Dennis' passing. My heart aches for you as I know all too well your heartache. I lost Mark, my husband, 10 years ago.

There are just some people who stand out in your memories of life, and Dennis was certainly one of them. His impact on me was from the Balsam Embers on Foothill when we all worked for Boyd and Arleen. I'll always remember how kind, loving and patient he was to all of us. He just seemed to keep a calm during the storm when it was so busy as it always was. I've treasured your early friendship too, Linda, when we were in school, and all of us living together in San Francisco.

The only saving grace in this tragedy is your having 24 wonderful and loving years with "the love of your life." I remember how happy you were when you met and married him. I can see from his Obituary, he never changed from the last time I had contact with you.

I would love to re-connect when you get a chance. I wish I could help make it easier for you, but, as I said, I too know your pain and maybe I can help along the way.

I'm living in Park City through the winter now. I have not set up my e-mail yet, but you can reach me at the return e-mail at my sister's or my cell 435-640-3620.

Your friend, Nancy Ford-Warner

P.S. My sister, Frankie, wanted me to pass on to you that she had a major crush on Dennis in his eligible bachelor days, but he was not interested. She said to tell you it broke her heart as I'm sure it did to all the girls until he found you.

We are pleased to have known Dennis and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I met Dennis in high school, we shared many great experiences while we were in the army together and also throughout the years to follow. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are also with you, Linda and the children. God bless you Dennis

I met and worked for Dennis at his first restaurant on 17th South. Linda interviewed me for a manager position. The three of us including
members of our staff, worked endless hours preparing to open "Bird's Cafe" in Sugar House. Dennis once said he spent $50 for his boxer shorts, now remember folks, that was in the 80's. Thank you Dennis for being a part of my life. I will miss your kind and gentle ways.

My Dearest Ruth & Clarke, My heart was so sad when I read of Dennis death. I am so sorry for your loss, for our loss. I pray for the comforter to be with you through this hard time. I sat, shocked at the news and then I began to remember all the wonderful times we had together. You have all been so close to me and a great part of my life. I will love you all forever. I look forward to the resurrection when we will all be together again.
Love Esther Rae

Dennis was one of my favorite people.
Fair, reasonable, thoughtfull, a rare man, a good man.
He will be missed.

I clearly remember Bird from the 328th. He made drills fun and helped us all learn. Those were times and experiences none of us will every forget. I am sooooooooo sorry for your loss. May the Lord shower you with peace at this time.
God be with you--Thank you for the influence he had in my life. I am a much better person because of people like him !
CuQee
Columbia, Missouri