The heart of our family died suddenly on June 11^th 2017. She supported the vulnerable and fostered love and respect. She will be deeply missed by her daughters Johnella, Judith and Kathryn, daughter and son in-laws Leela and Glenn and her grandchildren Georgia, Ash, and Jon. A private service for Verna will be held at her home on Thursday 15^th June 2017 at 12 noon followed by private cremation. All communications to ‘The Bird Family' c/o 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga.