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Billy Robert McBRIDE

1933 - 2022

Billy Robert McBRIDE obituary, 1933-2022, Spokane, WA

BORN

1933

DIED

2022

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Heritage Funeral & Cremation

508 North Government Way

Spokane, Washington

Billy McBRIDE Obituary

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Billy Robert McBride, age 88, on Sunday, September 25, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Billy was born October 15, 1933, to Arthur and Eleanor McBride in Spokane, Washington. He served in the US Air Force for four years and upon discharge, worked in gas service at the Washington Water Power (now Avista) for 38 years. On August 14, 1958, he married his beloved wife Helen, also from Spokane, and was blessed with two daughters, Darla Ann and Valora Lyn. He modeled a very active life well lived that included qualifying as an Iron Man triathlete, golfing, hunting, skiing, bicycling, playing tennis, and weightlifting. He also enjoyed bee-keeping, houseboating, traveling and doting on all of his beloved pets.

He is survived by his wife Helen (of 64 years) his daughters Darla and Valora, a son-in-law Robert, and grandchild Kam, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Mel.

Loved and adored, he will live in our hearts and memories forever. Gone but never forgotten.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review on Oct. 9, 2022.

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Todd jewett

December 25, 2024

Bill was a fast friend of mine. I met him at a work out club in Spokane and we became instant friends.
His smile, grace and wit will always be cherished by me.
He is greatly missed. One of the truly great humans on this planet and now with God.
He lived a full and wonderful life.

John VanderSchalie

February 18, 2023

A great person, very enjoyable to be around. I played golf with Bill and Mel often, and his visits to Clarkston golfing were something I always looked forward to. He and Mel and I were a team in a Spokane triathlon where Bill crashed his bike and needed medical attention. I miss both those guys, condolences to Helen and family.
John VanderSchalie
Wenatchee, WA

Mike Kennedy

October 21, 2022

I always liked Bill, he was a good man.

Cass

October 10, 2022

I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad (Bob Kaul) worked with Bill at Washington Water Power and Avista. He shared some good memories of their time together. I knew Bill during his weight training days. Always a a big smile and good sense of humor. RIP Bill. You'll always be remembered.

Washington State

October 9, 2022

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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