September 13, 1924 ~ January 24, 2010

Truman Boyd McBride, 85, of Pleasant Grove passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.  He was born, Sept. 13, 1924 in Twin Falls, ID to Calvin A. and Ruth McBride.  He entered the military in 1943 and served on the USS Yorktown and USS San Francisco during WWII.  He served in the Pacific Theatre and was part of the Dolittle Raid; he was honorably discharged in 1946.  He met his wife through a blind date and they were married in the Masonic Temple on Sept. 15, 1947 in Provo, UT. 

Truman worked for Geneva Steel and was a builder on the side.  He and his wife traveled the United States for many years in their RV. 

He is survived by his wife, Edna May, children, Trudy McBride, Dan (Deb) McBride and Karen (Keven) Wilson, 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Carl McBride, Alice Covington, Gerald McBride, Virginia Jolley and June Morgan.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Presbyterian Church 75 North 100 East, American Fork, UT.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Presbyterian Church memorial window fund.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

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Golden Living - Orem said:

Your family must be very grateful for the exceptional life Truman led. In the small interactions we had with Edna May and Karen, I could see the great impact he made on your lives and the special place he holds in your hearts. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Bryce Rich Golden Living - Orem

January 28, 2010

AnnaBethOscarson Mecham said:

Trudy, LaMar and I want to send our love and prayers with you at this sad time. He must have been a wonderful father to have raised such a sweet daughter as you. Much love, LaMar and AnnaBeth

January 28, 2010

Kathie (Wagner) Cocklin said:

Oh the precious memories I have of this man and his family! Uncle Truman - so fun and fun-loving. My parents used to bring me to Utah to visit all their family - and they have a lot of family in Utah! Our first stop would be the McBride home. It was always such a welcoming home and I had so much fun with my cousins, Trudy, Danny, and Karen. The fact is, many times I wouldn't make it to anyone else's home to visit more family because I would beg to stay at the McBride's home! Of course, Aunt Edna and Uncle Truman would never say no so I stayed and played with my cousins where there was never a dull moment. Thank you for all the special, never-to-be forgotten memories.

February 02, 2010