Michael James McBride
June 01, 2014
Michael James McBride, 45, was born June 14, 1968, to James and Marlene McBride in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He passed away at his home in Ankeny, Iowa on June 1, 2014.
Michael grew up in the Des Moines area and graduated from Urbandale High School. He worked for the Des Moines Police Department for 23 years, graduating Academy Class 53. During that time, he served the community in the uniform patrol unit, narcotics unit, airport unit, and most recently as Detective, Special Assignment Unit. In his youth, Michael was honored as the second-youngest ever to receive the Eagle Scout award, and he was always supportive of his father's active participation in Shriners.
Michael loved live music, travel, food and especially his family and many friends. Michael was a creative, passionate man who lived a robust life without fear. He was dedicated to those whom he loved, and demonstrated that love at every opportunity.
Most of all, Michael loved his wife Laura profoundly, and the two were inseparable from the time of their first meeting fourteen years ago.
Michael is survived by his wife, Laura; sisters, Peg (Terry) Meewes, Sherry (Romaine) Curtis, and Patti Payne, in addition to five nieces and one nephew; parents-in-law, John and Julie Schreurs; brother-in-law, Rob Schreurs; as well as a large circle of friends he considered his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4 to 8 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners International in loving memory of Michael.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
John
06/02/2016
Two years ago, I couldn't bring myself to write anything. Today I wanted to. I miss you brother, more then I can put into words. You were my best friend from the first night we met. You recognized my fear of crowds and you continually took me to concerts and crowded events with an in your face way of dealing with my phobia. It always worked because you were there, right next to me making me laugh (usually at myself) but you did what friends do. Stand by them in their time of need and make them happy. So many happy times lost to such sadness. The pain of loss never really goes away it just lessens with time. I hope you're watching down on us and are enjoying the choices we make with you on our minds. I know you're watching over Laura and are proud of the woman she has become. It hasn't been easy, such a huge void left to try to fill. She has taken every good trait of you and spun it into her own personality. Seeing her is like seeing you and it makes me smile. By the way.... She took those traits and made them much more attractive. Lol.... Be well my brother, I will see you soon enough and we will have drinks to catch up on, and some really funny stories to tell. I love you brother.
John
Marilyn Rubel Zerbe
07/05/2014
Laura, our hearts goes out to you for your loss. My mom and sisters so enjoyed seeing you and cousin Julie in San Francisco. Sending you and your family tender loving prayers from California.
Jerad & Kate Lally
06/10/2014
Laura, we are deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May God bring you peace.
Marc Coffman
06/09/2014
Marc, April, Ryan, Alex, Olivia and Levi send our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
Judi Detmering and Steve Black
06/09/2014
Laura and family. We are very very sorry to hear of the loss of Mike and sorry we were unable to attend the funeral. We are sending prayers for healing to you and hope you know we are all saddened to hear of Mike's passing.
Ray&Dee Murphy
06/07/2014
Laura ,
We both are very sorry for not being able to attend Mikes funeral today! Just so you know you both are in our hearts and prayers and always will be. If you need a shoulder to lean on just call!!!!
Jerry Linde
06/07/2014
Laura, my deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss- my prayers that you find strength and hope during this difficult time.
Adam & Sarah Bell
06/07/2014
Obviously this news came as a shock to all of us who knew Mike and Laura. Both of you took every chance you had to make sure and say hi to us when we were around. Having shared the same shoulder issues Mike was dealing with before his death, I felt we had a small connection. Such a loss to the world we all live in. Our condolences go out to Laura and Mike's family. Such a trying time indeed. We unfortunately can not attend the services. But prayers and thoughts are most definitely on your way. When a candle burns out and the darkness sets in it's hard to find a way to relight the candle. But I promise you will find a way.
Sincerely,
Adam & Sarah Bell
Boone, IA
Boomer and Adriane Stiles
06/06/2014
I'm not sure what to say, we knew him a short time but what a person, yes he is gone by body......but remember he will always be with everybody he met, touched and darn it even a jerk to....in a great way. Everybody knows he will be watching, listening,and poking fun at us. He was a great fun person who loved and cared, for that he will be around forever in hearts and memories.....we loved our time around him......RIP buddy see ya later.Laura we like and love you the same be strong girl........you have so many people and loved ones to help, talk, and remember the good times.......Love Boomer and Adriane
Diane Rodden
06/06/2014
To beautiful and sweetness, Laura, John and Julie, I ask the angels to come and bless you and give you love and strength . Your Michael will always be with you in your heart forever. I shall also pray for you all. "This is the day The Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad"This was said many times to me a year ago. You will come to know why.God bless,Diane
Juli Barnes-Knutzen
06/06/2014
Laura, we were so blessed to have him in our lives. I am so sorry it was for such a short time. I know he loved you and he will forever live in our hearts. I will miss his smile and our life wont be the same without him. Love, Juli, Dave and Grant
Jerry & Pam Chandler-Darby
06/06/2014
Our hearts go out to Mikes wife Laura and sisters Peg, Sherry , Patti and all who loved him. We cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. We will treasure the memories of this special man with the infectious smile, and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Curran
06/06/2014
Laura.......May God wrap his arms around you and give you the Strength.... Courage and Peace that is needed during this time. It seems there are no "correct" words to say, other than I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family....
Stan and Terry Sherwood
06/06/2014
Words cannot express how heavy our hearts are with the loss of Mike. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Laura, and Mike's sisters, and extended family. Mike was a good friend to my husband Stan and he will be missed.
Anne Finch
06/06/2014
Laura, my heart goes out to you and your extended family at the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.