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.
Jaylynn
06/04/2014
Uncle Mike... I love u and will miss u dearly its hard seeing my mother, aunts and grandma go through the pain of losing such a wonderful member of the family !! I know you will always watch down on us! U were amazing .. until one day when we meet again!
And to Laura -- times may feel hard right now but I can say things will get better ! We will let Uncle Mike live thru memory ! Sorry I wont be down for the funeral I wish i wasnt due to have my baby or I would be but I will make sure i send my love with my mom ang steph and grandma !!
Ann Wieck
06/04/2014
Laura,
Our family sends their prayers for you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Angela
06/04/2014
"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love."
Washington Irving
Luis Eduardo C.
06/04/2014
Dear Laura: the hole you feel right now will be there always for good reason - the love it represents was worthy and valuable enough to merit the meaningfulness of this void you feel. But face the next moments and the next days being grateful, grateful, grateful - for having the chance to love someone you knew was awesome, and that will always deserve your positive memories and unending affection. You and your life will grow and your capacity to love will grow and the hole will remain there as a reminder of a great happy episode of your life. You are strong and will get stronger, and you will continue to live and love more. It pains me that you have to go through this, but I am supremely confident in your strength and ability to handle this. You are in my thoughts tonight, and I commit to send positive energy your way, and I do hope that you continue to indeed celebrate the love that you got to experience. You'll never be alone, cos he's there with you. And... "this is what you should know about losing somebody you love. They do not travel alone. You go with them". -- Augusten Burroughs, 'This is How'
Matt & Amy Keehner
06/03/2014
Laura, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts ache for the pain you are going through. May you find peace and comfort in remembering all the special memories you shared together. Mike was a great man and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cammie and Jeff Milner
06/03/2014
as your watching from above...know we are all thankful to have known and been a part of your life while here... never a moment will go by someone won't be remembering times and memories shared with you... RIP IN PEACE...
Laura.. we are praying for you...praying time will lift some heaviness your feeling with the good times shared and your love for one another...
Love...prayers and sympathy to you and mikes MANY family and friends and lives he touched.. ??
Scott Clarke
06/03/2014
Laura, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Corinna King
06/03/2014
Laura, I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through. May you hold the happy memories of Mike close to your heart. Lifting you up in prayer.
Theresa Scribner
06/03/2014
Laura I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great man and a great friend to me I will miss him dearly. May he R.I.P and live in our hearts forever.
Bryan Thieleke
06/03/2014
Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope you find some peace and know how many people are thinking of you. Mike was a great guy and will truly be missed.
Deana (Huck) Torgrim
06/03/2014
It is with great sadness that I write this to say I will miss u so much Michael. Many wonderful memories I will forever cherish. U were always there for me always listened and told me ur thoughts even when u knew I wasn't going to like what u had to say. U were there for me through some really ruff times in my life and I will always remember that. I love ya and I know u will forever be watching down on all of us from heaven. U touched so many lives. Go rest high on that mountain now and forever be in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Laura the family!
Sharon Semple Fife
06/03/2014
Many great memories of you Mike. Much love and peace to you Laura.
Greg and Susan Shipman
06/03/2014
Its hard to say how much we will miss Mike. We loved his sense of humor and the long talks about everything and anything. Mike truly was a good friend and will be missed more than anyone could ever imagine. Our hearts go out to Laura and his family.
RJ & Whitney
06/03/2014
Laura, Our hearts are with you... We are here for you any time.
Rick and Alyssia Gwinn
06/03/2014
Sweet Laura..our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the love of our wishes give you some comfort and peace!!