1/22/2008
Rev. Robert Edward McBride died on Saturday, January 19, 2008.
Memorial Service will be at 11 am on Friday, January 25 in McCleary Chapel, Schweitzer Center, University of Indianapolis. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm on Wednesday, January 23 at the G H Herrmann Funeral Home, 1605 S State Rd 135, Greenwood, IN.
Reverend McBride served most of his career in Indiana. He transferred to Iowa in 1979 and served as President, Simpson College. He retired in 1987.
Survivors include his wife Luella, Franklin, IN ; daughter, Judith Bentley of Seattle, WA; sons: Ronald of Indianapolis, IN and Steven of Denver, CO.
Memorial contributions designated to Simpson College, Indianola, IA in the name of the McBride Distinguished Lectureship or University of Indianapolis in the name of Robert and Luella McBride Scholarship Fund.
Bishop Palmer and the Cabinet - January 22, 2008