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James McBride Obituary
Jim McBride, 68, of Carmichael, passed away on Aug. 11, at his home in Carmichael, Calif., due to complications following heart surgery.
He was born on Jan. 6, 1942, in Sacramento.
Jim was a graduate of Vacaville High School. After high school, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Fort Dix, N.J., where his two children were born. He trained in electrical engineering. After the Air Force, he returned to Vacaville. He worked for Pacific Bell as an engineering manager until his retirement.
Jim had many interests and hobbies such as abalone diving, spear fishing and camping along the Mendocino coast. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed making jams and salsas from the fruits and vegetables grown in his home orchard and garden. Jim was a car enthusiast; buying and selling a vast array of cars over the years.
Jim is survived by his life partner, Diana Deckelman, of Carmichael; daughter, Kami McBride Conyers (Michael), of Davis; son, Warren McBride (Darlene), of Pleasant Hill; sister, Sally Humphrey; brother, Tom McBride; and three grandchildren, Caitlin, Keith and Gabriel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and June McBride, of Vacaville.
A memorial service and reception will be held at the Mendes Ranch in Vacaville beginning at noon on Saturday, Sept. 25. Please call (925) 363-4959 for more information.
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Lenny (Leonard) Johnston
September 29, 2010
My condolences to the McBride family....
Janette Stuart
September 23, 2010
Wishing the entire James McBride family much love and many blessings during this difficult time.
gloria fields farmer
September 23, 2010
jim is my cousin and i was sorry to hear about his death. my thoughts and prayers are with his family and i will miss him.
Millie Rositano
September 21, 2010
I worked with Jim for several years when he worked for Pacific Telephone.
My heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends
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