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.
Mindy Efobi
06/03/2014
Laura, I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. Please know how much you are loved and use your family and friends to help give you strength. You are in my thoughts, I will be praying for peace for you.
Kari Murphy
06/03/2014
My heart breaks for you Laura. Sending you thoughts and prayers to lift you up and keep you going now and for months to come. You have an amazing support system around you call on any of us whenever you need.
Maurene Schimmel
06/03/2014
Laura, we cannot imagine what you are going through, but please know that our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathi and Thayne Benz
06/03/2014
Sweet Laura, our hearts are breaking for you. Our most sincere sympathies go out to you and all who were close to Mike. You have always been our sweet girl, and if we could envelope you in a giant hug, we would. We love you.
Alan&Joy Carty
06/03/2014
We are both so sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Mark and Denise
06/03/2014
Laura you are in our thoughts and prayers. We could not ask for better friends than you and Mike and he will be missed and forever in our hearts. If you need anything you know we are here for you.
Heather Weaverling
06/03/2014
Laura, I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Susan and Dan Macaulay
06/03/2014
Our hearts go out to all, from one law enforcement family to another. God Bless him and all the family, especially lovely Laura. Sent with love and tears.
Michelle Godfroy
06/03/2014
Such a senseless tragedy. Mike will be missed and Laura, we will always be here for you when needed.
Mike and Mary Jo Canfield
06/03/2014
Mike a big man with a big heart. Always a smile, always a friend, always ready to lend a hand. Full of life and full of fun. Bear hugs and a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Live large and live on. No past tense my friend youll always be in our memories.
Chad McFarling
06/03/2014
You will be greatly missed in the office and never forgotten. You were definately one of a kind and words can not describe.
Laura my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. You have family with the police dept and we will be here for you.
RIP brother. Thank you for your service, your friendship, your advice and the laughs.
Allison Dancy
06/03/2014
Laura, my heart aches for you. My deepest sympathies to your and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura & Anuar
06/03/2014
Laura , you and your family are in our prayers, we love you and we will be there for you .
We are going to miss you Mike
you will always be in our hearts.
Troy Johnson (Friend of Laura & Family)
06/03/2014
If I could catch a rainbow, I would do it, just for you,
And, share with you, its beauty, on the days you're feeling blue.
If I could, I would build a mountain, you could call your very own.
A place to find serenity, a place just to be alone.
If I could, I would take your troubles, and toss them into the sea.
But, all these things, I'm finding, are impossible for me.
I cannot build a mountain, or catch a rainbow fair;
but, let me be, what I know best,
A Friend, who's always there.
I promise to defend you, should the occasion ever rise,
And, I promise to wipe away the tears,
which might stream from your weeping eyes.
Let me be the trusted Friend, the one that you know best.
I will never leave you, on that, you can surely rest.
Robert Woolf
06/03/2014
My thought and prayers are with this family. Laura I has others are here for you and the family. Mikes smile and words will be missed.