Robert E. McBride, 87, of Burlington, Iowa, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at OakView Nursing and Rehab in Burlington.
Born on August 2, 1936, in Keokuk, he was the son of Guy and Elba (Hyatt) McBride. On October 26, 1974, in West Burlington, he married Donna R. Swann. She preceded him in death on April 7, 2017. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He was a Quality Control Inspector for General Electric for 35 years until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of West Burlington United Methodist Church
He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and mushroom hunting. Bob was very active with his church and was considered the “garden guy” and took care of the gardens at West Burlington United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his three children: Robin Reu of Dallas City, Illinois, Dawn (David) Davolt of Fort Madison, Glen (Myrna) McBride of Choctaw, Oklahoma; three step-children: Denise Morse, Diane (Randy) Jordan both of West Burlington and Doug (Amy) Taylor of Milliken, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna, two sons, Danny Joe McBride and Robert Dale McBride, one grandson Jacob Olson, two brothers, and two sisters.
Family and friends are invited to a luncheon from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, February 16 at West Burlington United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow the luncheon and will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 16th at Lunning Chapel. Rev. Nancy Sutherland will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services. The Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, West Burlington.
A memorial has been established in his memory for West Burlington United Methodist Church or the Neighborhood Center Food Pantry of Southeast Iowa Community Action.