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Zachary McBride Obituary
Wever - Zachary McBride, 23, of Wever, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Des Moines, IA, the result of an automobile accident.
Born January 16, 1997 in Warrensburg, MO, he was the son of Mark and Laura L. (Foster) McBride.
Zach graduated from Saydel High School in Des Moines. He was very active in sports, setting the school record for the most touchdown receptions, and was All-conference and MVP in basketball his Senior year. Through all his awards, he remained humble about his talents.
Zach worked as a crew member for Bix Basement Systems in Ft. Madison. He was a member of Abundant Life Church in Des Moines, IA. He enjoyed playing music. He played the guitar and drums at his church. He belonged to a band in Des Moines "Iowa Junk". Zach was extremely underwhelmed by his talent, but was recognized as an extraordinary artist. He enjoyed being with his friends and bandmates in Des Moines and fishing and hanging out with his Mom and Dad at the lake with his Grandmother and family. He was an animal lover. He had future plans to purchase land, put up a small house and sanctuary for animals and create a place for artists to come and create music. Zachary was very loved by his Mom and Dad.
Survivors include his parents, Mark and Laura McBride of Wever, IA; paternal grandmother, Donna Goodwin of Carman, IL; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Bob and Brenda Foster of Monroe City, MO; uncle, Sean McBride of Half Moon Bay, CA; aunts and uncles, Lori (Dave) Dameron of Burlington, IA, David and Chris Foster of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Michael and Maryann Foster of Davenport, IA; great aunt and uncle, Bill and Carol Stanton of Olathe, KS; great uncle, Robert McBride of Burlington; special family friend, Jeremy Bernagozzi of Wever, IA; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charlie Goodwin; maternal grandmother, Beverly Korf; and paternal grandfather, Gary McBride.
Visitation will be noon-2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11th at Lunning Chapel.
The memorial service for Zach will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11th at Lunning Chapel. Pastor Nathan Hamlin will officiate. Inurnment will be in Carman Cemetery. Following the inurnment there will be a gathering at Green Bay Tap in Wever, IA. Everyone is invited to come.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.
A foundation is being established in the memory of Zachary McBride for Aspiring Musicians and Animal Protection Advocacy.
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