Richard Warren McBride, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed
away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight.
Born on August 16, 1946, in Lansing, Michigan, Richard lived a life marked by service,
dedication, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country as a diver in the United
States Coast Guard, where his courage and commitment laid the foundation for a lifetime
of service to others.
Following his military service, Richard channeled his enterprising spirit into a number of
roles. He was a small business owner, a volunteer firefighter, and later an engineer for the
phone company-each role reflecting his deep sense of responsibility, curiosity, and care
for the people and world around him.
Richard had an abiding love for the outdoors, whether it was hiking, camping, or simply
enjoying the quiet beauty of nature. He had a sharp wit, a warm smile, and an ever-present sense of humor that brought joy to friends and family alike.
Richard will be remembered most for the love and loyalty he showed his family. He is
survived by his loving wife, Sue McBride; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Sharon
McBride; his daughters, Dr. JoAnna McBride-Fleming and Jennifer Baldwin; his five
cherished grandchildren: Christian and Sydney Trussell, and Katherine, Callie, and Cole
Baldwin; and his step children Chris and Karlee Beaver, and step-grandson Jayden. His
quiet guidance, dry humor, and loving presence in their lives will be missed beyond
measure, and his legacy will live on through them.
Those who knew Richard will remember him for his strength, kindness, humility, and steady
presence. Whether offering a helping hand, a thoughtful and likely creative solution, or a
quiet word of encouragement, Richard made an indelible impact on the lives he touched.
His memory will be held close by his family and friends, who are grateful for the time they
had with him and the values he passed down.
Richard Warren McBride will be remembered for his unwavering kindness, humble
strength, and the deep love he shared with his family and community. He will be dearly
missed.
