Harvey (Bud) George McBride was born February 6, 1940, in Imperial, Nebraska, to James Edward and Elzie Maud (Cline) McBride. Bud grew up in Wauneta, Nebraska, and graduated from Wauneta High School. On September 25, 1963, Bud was inducted into the U.S. Army in Denver, Colorado. While serving, he was a member of the military police. Bud was honorably discharged on September 24, 1965.
After arriving home from the service, Bud began a career in farming. He was employed at several different locations including Wauneta Coop Oil, Wayne Smith Farms and Maddox Cattle Co. where he worked for many years. In his spare time, Bud enjoyed fishing and shooting his guns. He especially loved spending time with his family.
Bud passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Great Plains Regional Medical in North Platte, NE. Bud was 81 years of age.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark Forbes, sisters Mary Ellen Budnella and Jacqueline McBride, and brother-in-law Duane Leroux.
Survivors Include:
Daughters: Tiffany Jo McBride of Imperial, NE.
Melissa Ann McBride of Imperial, NE.
2 Grandchildren: Shanissa Lee McBride and Roper Lane Cochran.
Brother: Jerry McBride of Wauneta, NE.
Sister: Nancy Leroux of Byers, CO.
Brother-In-Law: John Budnella of Colorado Springs, CO.
Numerous nieces & nephews.
Graveside Interment Services will be held Thursday afternoon, May 13, 2021, 1:00 P.M. (Central Time) at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held Wednesday afternoon, May 12, 2021, 2:00-6:00 P.M. (MT) at the Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Nebraska.
A memorial has been suggested in Bud’s memory to the Wauneta Chapter of FFA.
On line condolences may be left at Liewer Funeral Home.com
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