Geoffrey Birch

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Geoffrey Philip Birch passing away peacefully at home on May 8th, 2024. Geoff is survived by his mother, Alice, and his sister, Janet.

Born on January 5, 1968, to Alice and Ian Birch, Geoff’s love for the outdoors began early. He spent his childhood climbing trees, raiding neighbors' fruit trees, riding bikes, and making forts in the forest. The family often went camping or on road trips, including memorable visits to Disneyland and Universal Studios.

Geoff's passion for speed came from his dad’s sports cars. He started with dirt bikes and later test drove a Suzuki GSXR 1100 street bike. Despite a crash, he kept and cherished the bike for the rest of his life. His outdoor interests included scuba diving, windsurfing, mountain biking, and rock climbing. He especially loved Thailand and dreamed of retiring there. Geoff eventually turned to 4x4ing, becoming a serious off-roader and a Suzuki club member, making lifelong friends along the way.

Geoff excelled at hands-on learning , he could fix or build anything! Geoff found his career as an Instrumentation Technician at Norpac Controls, later Spartan Controls. He was recognized for 25 years of service and was known for his problem-solving skills and ingenuity.

Geoff was a good person, loved practical jokes, and had a contagious laugh like his father's. He enjoyed spending time with family, surprising his dad with skydiving on one birthday, and sharing his 4x4 passion with his mom.

May Geoff share his love of speed with his dad, Ian Birch, in heaven or wherever spirits live on.