Robert G. "Bob" McBride

Robert "Bob" G. McBride October 19, 1927 ~ May 26, 2006 SEASIDE - Robert "Bob" G. McBride, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2006, at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula after a lengthy illness. He was born October 19, 1927, in icanopy, Florida. After high school Bob served in the U.S. Navy, then joined the U.S. Army. He loved camping, fishing and was an avid reader. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved his daily walks, sometimes up to 5 miles a day. Every morning, no matter what the weather, you could always see Bob walking down the street. He was affiliated with the Moose Lodge and the VFW for many years. Bob served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years. He then joined the U.S. Army and served 20 years of active duty. He served two tours in Germany and one in Korea. After retiring from the Army in 1965 he moved his family to the Monterey Peninsula. He the served 20 years of civil service working in the finance department at Fort Ord. He retired from civil service in 1986, making his total government service 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma McBride of the family home; sister Sue Peifer (Gene) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; son Bill McBride (Tammy) of Capitola; daughter Missy Tracy (Dan) of Prunedale; grandchildren Lexi and Tori McBride of Capitola, Lusanne Tracy of Salinas, Dan Tracy Jr. (Joelle) of Prunedale, Ashley, Dylan and Cody Tracy of Prunedale; great grandsons Jacob and Justin Garcia of Prunedale, and great granddaughter Alyssa Tracy of Prunedale. Also surviving are caregiver and special friend Cecelia Guzman and her daughter Corina Guzman of Seaside; his sisters-in-law Sue Reed of Seaside, Jeannette Dommer (Donny) of Salinas, Lusanne Bough (Larry) of Oakley; and Bob Kelly (Jen) of Monterey, who were a very special part of his life. He had numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews who were all very special to him. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Jesse McBride, brothers Horace and Jim McBride, and great grandson Elijah. Cremation has been held. There will be a special memorial service held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Veterans Memorial Fund. Sometimes he would be motivated and want to go down to Burger King, and sometimes he would be tired and just want to sit and watch TV. Either way, he was a loving Grandpa. ~ Lexi Grandpa always had a big smile and a big heart. He would make me smile too. I loved it when he would tell us stories about when we were little. ~ Tori God Bless Bob!! Loving husband, father, grandfather and special friend to so many. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. Arrangements are by Struve and Laporte Chapel. For more information, please visit www.struveandlaporte.com.