Riverdale, Utah

Support the Bird Family

After the fire of October 1, 2026

In a single night, the Bird family lost their home, their husband and father Nate, and four of their children. Lindsey and two of their sons survived, one with serious injuries. They now face funeral and memorial costs, medical bills, and the long work of starting over.

The Bird family standing together outdoors in late summer
The Bird family

Ways to help

Every gift, of any size, goes to Lindsey and her sons. The family has asked that donations come only through the two official channels below so they can be sure the money reaches them.

Online · Official

Official GoFundMe

The family's official GoFundMe. Give by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and leave a note for Lindsey and the boys if you like.

Your gift helps cover

  • Funeral and memorial expenses for Nate and the four children
  • Medical care for the boys
  • Housing and the essentials of starting over

In person or by transfer

America First Credit Union

A memorial savings account has been set up at America First. Donations can be accepted at any AFCU branch location, or AFCU members can transfer funds online.

If anything looks different when you transfer, please stop and ask a teller rather than guessing.

A note on other fundraisers. Several unofficial pages have appeared online. Please give only through the official GoFundMe or the America First memorial account above.

Updates

  • This page was created by friends of the family. Service details will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.

  • Riverdale Fire Department announced that the fire was caused by an overheated power strip and was not intentionally set.

  • A fire at the Bird family's home in Riverdale claimed the lives of Nate and three of the children. A fourth child passed away in the days that followed.