Judith Kay Bird, 75, died December 3, 2014 at her home in Dodge City. She was born on October 1, 1939 in Dodge City, the daughter of Joe and Faye (Abbot) Ross.

Judith was raised in Meade. She attended Meade High School, graduating in 1957. Judith then went on to further her education at Colorado Women's College for one year, Wichita State University for two years, and Kansas Wesleyan University, graduating in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. On August 29, 1959, she married Louis S. Bird. He survives. They moved to Dodge City in 1971. She worked at Arrowhead West in Early Childhood Development. Judith then went to Miller Elementary where she taught Kindergarten for 20 years.

She was a member of St. Cornelius Episcopal Church, Chapter GA-PEO, Athonium Club all of Dodge City. Judith served on the Salvation Army Board of Directors and was the Friends of the Library President.

In addition to her husband, Louis, Judith is survived by two sons, Bradley R. Bird and wife Tammy of Meade and Warren A. Bird and wife, Donna of Madison, New Jersey; one brother, R.J. Ross and wife Ruth of Denver, Colorado; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Dodge City on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. with Mr. Barney Korbelik, C.R.E. presiding. A private family burial will take place at a later date. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Donor's Choice in care of Swaim Funeral Home - 1901 Sixth Ave - Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.