Romania Westenskow Bird, age 95, of Delta passed away peacefully November 20, 1993 in Delta.
Born January 6, 1898 in Manti to Niels Peter and Francis Ann Bench Westenskow.Married Myron Evans Bird August 4, 1917 in Manti; later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. They lived in Chicago and Salt Lake City while he was in medical school. They moved to Delta in 1929 where Dr. Bird commenced his 55 year medical practice in West Millard County, much of it as the only physician. Romania was his nurse, assistant and hospital administrator.
She was a lifelong member of the LDS Church, serving faithfully in all auxiliaries. Romania was involved in community service, receiving the Area Giant Award in 1990. Never one to be idle, she combined family and career in a busy life.
Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. M.E. Bird; a sister, Maurine; a brother, Elden; one grandson and three great-grandchildren.
She is survived by son, Evan, Nevada; daughter, Dorothy and husband Ward Killpack, Delta; son, Don R. and wife Joan, Delta; 11 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Fern Bench and Marjorie Gardner, Delta; brother, Owen Westenskow, Brigham City.
Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 11 a.m. in Delta 3rd/4th LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call Monday from 7-8 p.m. at Nickle Mortuary and one hour prior to services at the ward chapel. Interment, Delta Cemetery.
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