Photo courtesy of Luyben Dilday Mortuary
Dallas, Texas
1927 - 2016
James “Jim” Edgar McBride D.D.S.
November 6, 1927 – August 4, 2016
Dr. James “Jim” Edgar McBride, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2016. Jim was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Born in Long Beach, CA, he attended St. Anthony HS, and the University of Southern California for undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. Jim served the US Navy during WWII. Jim practiced dentistry for 49 years in Long Beach, stating over the years that his patients had become long-time friends. He loved the outdoors, fly fishing, bird hunting, snow skiing, golf & growing orchids and roses. Jim lived life to the fullest: hiking/camping for a month in the High Sierras with two friends at age 13; racing courier pigeons at age 14-15; racing/training horses at Santa Anita Race Track at age 16-18; playing two sports (crew and volleyball) in college including winning a NCAA national championship in volleyball. Jim had a smile and kind words for everyone. He is survived by his wife Nancy Yates McBride; children, step children, and their spouses Ann Marie McBride, Rick & Carol McBride Merriman, Geoff & Denise Yates, Evelyn Middleton, Joe Yates; 5 grandchildren Evan Merriman, Brad Yates, Nancy Yates, Ellen Middleton, Charlotte Middleton; 1 great grandson Jack Yates; sister Donna Sorensen; brother Dr. Richard McBride. Jim will be inurned at All Souls Cemetery with his first wife Monica Gosnell McBride. Services to be held in Long Beach at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Vigil & Rosary Friday, August 19 at 6:30 pm, funeral mass Saturday, August 20 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to St. Anthony HS at www.longbeachsaints.org/apps/donations or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate .
Dearest McBride family, so sorry to hear of his passing. Jim blessed our families life for helping my mom and dad be introduced to each other, Richard and Nola Jackman, thank you for that blessing, 52 years they were together. May God bless your family for all the faithful years of service to our community.
May your rest be peaceful.
Lynne (Jackman) Eginoire
Richard and Nola's daughter
Lynne Eginoire
September 21, 2016 | Arcadia, CA
Audrey Jaeger
August 31, 2016 | PVE, CA
Gunther says thank you Jim
Just the finest freedom warrior, neighbor, friend and substitute cat butler you could ask for... Thank you Jim from the bottom of our hearts - you are unforgettable. Signed Gunther the Gallant and NJ.
NJ Jaeger
August 31, 2016 | PVE, CA
So sorry to hear of Dr McBride's death. James and Richad were our family dentists for almost 50 years..they are both so kind, sweet, compassionate and became friends over the years. My condolences.
Dolores Myers
August 20, 2016 | Huntington Beach, CA
The McBride brothers were my dentists for about 50 years..they were so kind, compassionate and became friends more than doctors. So sorry to hear this sad news.
Dolores Myers Hill
Dolores Hill
August 20, 2016 | Huntington Beach, CA
To the family: Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort your family and help you through this sad time. Ps 29:11
Carson Family
August 16, 2016
Mary Larimer-Edmonson
August 15, 2016 | Anaheim, CA
He was the first dentist I ever had and I remember him coming to St. Barnabas to give dental checkups. Thank you, Dr. McBride.
Mary Larimer-Edmonson
August 15, 2016 | Anaheim, CA