Born on June 18, 1946 in Kalispell, MT, he worked for the Alaska Division of Emergency Services, HUD Office of Native Programs, and Costal Villages Regional Fund.
Private services to be held.
Michael is survived by his wife, Nancy Schumpert Bird of Pahoa; sons, Michael D. Bird of Wasilla, Alaska, Jesse D. Bird of Platteville County, Colorado; daughter, Katie (Matt) Bird Raney of Wasilla, Alaska; brother, Jim (Beverly) Bird of Townsend, Montana; sisters, Patti (Raymond) Keeler of Libby, Montana, Donnadell Sampson of Kalispell, MT; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.