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John McBRIDE Obituary
McBRIDE,
Rev. John P.
SJ
Rev. John P. McBride, SJ, died October 20, 2017, in Los Gatos, CA, at the age of 92. Born in Coeur d'Alene, ID, he served in the 75th Infantry Division during WWII and saw action in the Battle of the Bulge and helped in the liberation of France. After the war Fr. McBride attended Gonzaga University (ROTC program), was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, assigned to the 7th Calvary and went to Korea. He entered the Jesuits in 1952, was ordained a priest in 1961, and served in various parishes from Alaska to Oregon. Fr. McBride was a chaplain for 20 years at the federal penitentiaries at McNeil Island, WA, Lompoc, CA, and Sheridan, OR. He shifted to hospital ministry in Portland, OR, for 15 years before his retirement. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00am, Saturday, November 11, 2017, at St. Aloysius Church, 330 E. Boone, Ave, Spokane, WA. Please see www.BallandDodd.com for further information.
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for John McBRIDE
December 8, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
Gail London Hawley
November 13, 2017
He was a wonderful teacher and spiritual guide.
Peter Stepovich
November 11, 2017
A great and compassionate man and priest. He loved his God and his Country. Truly an example to all of us. Rest in peace Father.
Laura Stepovich Tramonte
November 11, 2017
The funeral was absolutely beautiful. I can think of no better way to spend Veterans Day then by honoring Fr. McBride for his service to his God and to his country. My family has been blessed to be a part of Father's life. AMDG Laura Stepovich Tramonte
Laura Stepovich Tramonte
November 11, 2017
The funeral was absolutely beautiful. I can think of no better way to spend Veterans Day then by honoring Fr. McBride for his service to his God and to his country. My family has been blessed to be a part of Father's life. AMDG Laura Stepovich Tramonte
November 8, 2017
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in Peace.
November 4, 2017
Enjoy eternal rest with Him Father. It was my pleasure getting to know you. Andy McLeod
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