Robert M. McBride

Bob McBride, age 82, of Mukilteo, WA, was called to meet the Lord on April 28, 2014. He was born February 20, 1932 in Snohomish, WA. He lived most of his life in Snohomish County. Bob attended Snohomish schools until enlisting in the Washington State Guard and then the Air Force. He served ten years in Texas, Washington, Alaska and California. After the Air Force, he became a State Farm Insurance Agent in the Everett, WA, area for over 40 years after finally settling into his office in Mukilteo. He was always active in the community. He served on the Mukilteo City Council, Planning Commission and other committees. He was the founder and first president of the Mukilteo Business Association, a long-time member of the Everett Elks and founded the Mukilteo Yacht Club. Bob liked to help kids. He was the founder and sole sponsor of the Mukilteo "Indy 500" soap box derby competition for over 10 years. He was a long time member of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church. He sponsored seven children through the World Vision organization and always looked to find ways to help people in need. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Margaret; his brother, Edward; parents, Genevieve and Marion (Mac) McBride. He leaves behind his son, Michael (Mary); his brother, Jon (Dawn); and his sister, Clarice Marx. He had two step sons, George Nickle (Jean) and Jim Nickle (Elizabeth). He had two grandchildren, six step grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, long-time buddies and friends. Services will be held at the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, with a reception to follow at Emory's Lake House in Everett. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for you to please pay forward a random act of kindness.

Arrangements under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Home, Everett, WA.