Americaus Jae Birdwell

Americaus Jae Birdwell, 15, passed away Saturday morning following a car accident. She leaves behind three brothers, Dimittri James Rodriguez (12), Gabrol Adon Rodriguez, Klaydon Reed Elon Gattman (5), all of Pocatello. Her dad, Adam Gonzales Rodriguez (34), and her mom, Leah Mae Birdwell (34), both of Pocatello. Grandmother, Glenda Rodriguez, 63, grandfather Milton Rodriguez, both of Fort Hall. Aunts Marie Birdwell (32) and Lisa Birdwell (29), both of Pocatello, uncles John Rodriguez of Fort Hall and Mike Perry of New Jersey. And grandmother Mae Graves of Oroville, WA. Great grandfather, Jim M. Birdwell of Pocatello. And many more aunts, uncles, and cousins across the country.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jamie M. Birdwell of Fort Hall; aunt, Cheri Mae Rodriguez of Fort Hall; great grandparents James & Henrietta Rodriguez and her cousin Anjelika H. Perry.
Americaus was a spunky fearless girl, even from birth. She had so many big dreams. She loved riding horses, playing with her animals. She had a special place in her heart for her brothers. She was always watching out for them and making sure they were okay. She enjoyed helping her grandmother Glenda around the house. She wanted to grow up, get married to her wonderful boyfriend Ryan Charlie of Rexburg. She was not afraid to speak her mind or stand up to protect a loved or friend. All she had to do was smile at a person or have a small chat with them and she was in that persons life.
She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She never stopped believing in the good in people and the world. She saw the world differently than most and wanted to experience it all. She was looking forward to being on her own and making an impact in the world, no matter how small. She loved her family and friends.
She will be loved and missed by everyone that knew her.
There will be a viewing at the Good Shepherd Church on Mission Road in Fort Hall beginning at 2 pm on Wednesday June 7, 2017 and will continue till Friday morning at 10 am. Funeral services will be Friday June 9, 2017 inside the church starting at 10 am. Burial service to follow at the Parker/Kutch Cemetery.