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Mary Jo McBride

1955 - 2017

Mary Jo McBride obituary, 1955-2017, Novato, CA

BORN

1955

DIED

2017

Mary McBride Obituary

Mary Jo McBride Mary Jo passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 after a brief, but very brave battle with cancer. The first of three McBride children, Mary Jo, was born on October 1st, 1955 at Offutt Air Force base in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary Jo is survived by her loving daughter Madeline, Madeline's Father Mark, Mary Jo's Father Neil "Skip" McBride, Sister Julie, Brother Michael, Nieces Lindsay, and Taylor, Nephew Jordan, and newly arrived grand Nephews Callum, Liam, and Brayden. She cared for and valued her friends deeply and was fiercely loyal. Mary Jo always loved a good party with everyone she cared for and loved around her. Perhaps above all else, Mary Jo relished the experience of parenting and watching Madeline grow up to become the wonderful young woman she is. She embraced the roll of Motherhood with the same energy an enthusiasm she did with all things in her lifetimes ten. Madeline was the center of Mary Jo's universe. Instead of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dream Foundation www. dreamfoundation.org and/or the Cancer Research Institute www.cancerresearch.org. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Monday November 13, 2017 at 1:00pm at Valley Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery Chapel, 650 Bugeia Ln. Novato, California 415-897-9609, www.valleymemorialpark. com Inurnment will follow.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Nov. 9, 2017.

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Steve Dill

November 3, 2019

Mary was such a positive lady, a great salesperson, and just a very nice individual. Knowing May brings back many memories from our days selling IOLs.

Steve Dill

November 21, 2018

I was a business associate of Mary Jo's in the 1980s. She always had that great smile on her face, and her zest for life was contagious. May she rest in peace.

November 26, 2017

I am saddened to learn today 11/26 of MaryJo's passing. I saw her just a few months ago at the gym. I was MaryJo's friend and fitness teacher. I remember when she became pregnant with Maddie. We go way back to the 90's. May she Rest In Peace.
GAIL Guevara

November 13, 2017

Rest in peace my friend... Will see you again on the other side ....

Bobbie Miller

November 13, 2017

We are very saddened to hear this news. Mary Jo was a wonderful woman, we always enjoyed her when she came into our office. She was always happy and came in wearing a beautiful smile. All our love to her family. Drs. Cameron and staff

November 12, 2017

I was also a classmate at Walter Reed in nursing school, and then MaryJo and I went together to our first duty station - Fort Polk, LA. She was always full of laughter and joy. I met her for dinner about 3 years ago in California and would have known her instantly - still beautiful, still laughing, and so very proud of her daughter, Madeline. Rest in peace, MaryJo - we will miss the sunshine of your smile.
Kris Swanson McHarg

Art Wallace

November 12, 2017

In 1976-1977, Mary Jo was a good friend in nursing school. She was always positive, caring, and the smiling face at any party. May she always laugh and dance in our memories.

Ron Ostmann

November 11, 2017

I went to nursing school with Mary Jo. We were all great friends back then. Our paths never crossed again but she was never forgotten. Such a sweet soul she will be missed. Thank you for your service to this country. Rest In Peace.

November 10, 2017

Gods Speed.. Pretty Girl.

MJ, the recent Greek monastery pilgrim.

Richard Willis

November 10, 2017

November 10, 2017

Maddie, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Your mom was so beautiful and full of life. She made us laugh at Glenwood parties. Take care.
Mrs. B.

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November 10, 2017

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November 10, 2017

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November 10, 2017

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