McBRIDE, Earlene J. 1935-2018

MCBRIDE, GODDARD

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 12/12/2018 at 11:25:42

Earlene J. McBride, age 83, of La Porte City, Iowa, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at La Porte City Specialty Care.

She was born July 1, 1935 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Clifford and Eva (Goddard) McBride. Earlene graduated from La Porte City High School with the Class of 1953 and attended Gates Business College in Waterloo.

Earlene worked at Perpetual Savings and Loan for 35 years as secretary to the President and 4 years as a Vice President. Following her retirement, she did seasonal work for Pioneer Seed Corn. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in La Porte City.

Earlene lived on a farm while growing up and loved her pet cats. She even had a collection of cat figurines – one from each state. She enjoyed spending time in her vegetable and flower gardens and taking care of her lawn. Earlene loved being outdoors and was an avid bicycle rider, she rode her bike daily for 8 years. On her 70th birthday, Earlene rode 70 miles. She liked to take vacations out west, hiking in the mountains and visiting the national parks, many times in the company of her nieces.

Survivors include four nieces, Ellen Purcell of Citrus Heights, CA., Lurene (Jeff) Swalve of Estherville, IA, Marla Hanna of La Porte City and June (Mike) Arbuckle of Georgetown, IL; a great-niece, Katy Purcell; a great-nephew Jesse Purcell; and a sister-in-law, Peggy McBride of La Porte City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Junior McBride; a sister-in-law, Oma Jean McBride and nephews-in-law Rick Purcell, Jim Turpin and James Hanna, Sr.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service