James Theodore McBride
  • Born on: November 3, 1936
  • Departed on: February 22, 2020
  • Resided in: Stockton, IA

James Theodore McBride

James Theodore McBride, 83, of Stockton, IA, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. A Celebration of Life, Open house will be held Saturday, February 29th, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Davenport American Legion  Post #26, 705 West 35th St, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made in his name to RICAP Rock Island County Area Project, 935 29th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 or QC Veterans Outreach Center, 2720 West Locust St, Davenport, IA, 52804.

James Theodore McBride was born November 3rd, 1936 in Garfield, Arkansas, to Thomas Theodore and Bertha (Williams) McBride. He graduated Pea Ridge High School in 1955. He enlisted in the Army receiving an honorable discharge in 1962
James opened a welding shop in Wilton in the early 60’s. He worked for numerous companies doing maintenance and later became a journeyman electrician.

He was an avid gardener, often sharing his bountiful produce with friends and family. He participated in a community garden through RICAP, sharing his knowledge with other gardeners. He had a lifelong  love of photography, wildlife and old buildings were some of his favorite subjects. He was resourceful, always busy building things with wood or metal.

James is lovingly remembered by his children Jaynie (Chuck) Geiger of Davenport, Janet (Gary) Wheeler of Stockton, James R (Tanya) McBride of West Liberty, Grandchildren James, Chuckie, and Gail Geiger of Davenport, Michael L (Kaitlin) Rolewski of Muscatine, Christine Long of DeWitt, Kimberly Rolewski (Christopher Girod) of DeWitt, Tiffany Martin of Rochester, MN, James C McBride (Emily Lienen) of Iowa City, Rowan, Aurora McBride of Muscatine, Moira and (twins Nora and Nox due 3/17) McBride of West Liberty, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary Williams, Garfield, AR, Ruth Danner of Caseville, MO, and Margaret Crawford of Pryor, OK, his brothers John (Linda) McBride of Augusta KS, William McBride of San Jose, CA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother Brian McBride,, sister Dorothy Jennings, wives Darlene (Staats) March 10, 1999, Judith (Elarton - Ritter) January 11, 2014, and Doris (Schlimmer – Schellenberg) July 25, 2017.
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