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.
Jay and Holly Brainard
06/04/2014
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Joseph and Vicki Tory
06/04/2014
Laura,
A heart felt sorrow is within us. You and Mike were a beautiful couple. Mike made everyone's life a little brighter with his smile and go forward attitude.
Mike will be missed in more ways then physically.
You, your family, and his family are in our prayers and Mikes love for us will always be with us.
May peace be with you and the knowledge that you will see him again assist you through this emotional trial.
Dave Dearinger
06/04/2014
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you,
Amanda Bachman
06/04/2014
I will miss his sarcasm and his smile. Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face and something witty to say. Laura, words can't express the pain I feel for you. Only time can heal the pain but if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Jen Leto
06/04/2014
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Wishing you peace and healing. Proverbs 3:5......Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understand.
Julie Mullins
06/04/2014
Laura, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to the wonderful memories you have shared over the years. No one can take those away. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Mike Gonzalez,"Gonzo" n Channon
06/04/2014
Laura, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness, May god keep you strong thru this difficult time,,"Medium Mike", will truely be missed, as a brother in blue, but mostly a true very close friend, We will always be here for you Laura, as we think of him, miss him, we all will keep him in our hearts where he will live forever,,
We will never forget all the fun, wild times together, the "Vinatge Vinyl Nites" where we will play those in his Honor and memory,,God Bless you and Your Family!
Laura and Devon Hopkins
06/04/2014
Laura, our hearts just ache for you and for your loss. We wish we were closer so we could help you in any way you may need. We will continue to keep you, Mike and your families in our hearts, minds and prayers in the days and months to come. We wish you unending amounts of love, strength and peace. Take care my beautiful, sweet friend. Lots of love to you.
Patty Couch
06/04/2014
Laura, I don't even know the words to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. I will lift you and your family up in prayer. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you thru all of this. Love you, Roger, Patty & Matt
Joe Gonzalez
06/04/2014
Laura and family, words can't describe the loss that everybody who knew Mike is feeling at this moment. I have so many memories of Mike and Laura and know that they were a vibrant couple full of energy. Mike had a sense of humor that was unequaled to anything that I had ever been around. I will miss the friendship that we had not only as brothers in blue but in the personal friendship away from work. I always tried to attend brother Mike's events so that I could see Mike and Laura, sometimes I could not attend and now I feel as though I lost some opportunities to make more memories with Mike. My thoughts and prayers to you Laura and your family, please don't hesitate to call if you ever need anything, find the strength to carry on through this time of sorrow and know that you are surrounded by people who care.
The Staff at AAM-Des Moines
06/04/2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mike McBride.
Laura- Our heads are heavy with grief and sorrow for your loss. Our hearts are filled with prayers for strength, understanding and peace for you in this most difficult time.
Janine Schrieber
06/04/2014
Laura, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of Mike and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in your life. May you find peace and love with your family and friends at this time. I have many wonderful memories of the two of you and you both impacted a part of my life. God does things in mysterious ways and only he knows the reasons why. I am very sorry..
Philippians 1:21- 23 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Lee and Lorraine Noel
06/04/2014
"...Death is not extinguishing the light...it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." Rabindranath Tagore...
Our deepest sympathy to you, Laura & your family. Mike was a very special person & will be greatly missed & remembered by so many of us whose lives he touched. Love you.
Ric Schuett
06/04/2014
Laura & Family,
Mike & I worked uniform patrol on the Eastside. I will remember his humor & his smile. A gentle & compassionate man. However, if you need help and knew Mike was on the way, it gave you strength & courage. He was an incredible COP.
May the everlasting joy of your loving relationship strengthen you in your time of sorrow. May the Grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ place His healing hands on you & your family.
Caroline Fitzgerald Monson
06/04/2014
My heart goes out to you. Thinking of a week or so ago when you looked at him with such love and then told me what a great man he is and it was so moving to see that love at that moment.We also talked that day about being a strong confident woman. I know you are and now is the time it will show. Sending love your way. Caroline and family