William A (Bill) McBride

William A (Bill) McBride 89, longtime resident of Bancroft, Idaho passed away on Dec 18, 2023.  He was born Dec 21, 1933 in Kimberly, Idaho and was a graduate of Kimberly High School. 

He married Sharon Bates, July 5, 1956 in Kimberly, Idaho. 

Bill worked many years running heavy equipment on road construction jobs, in Idaho and Montana. He was a member of the Operators Union and the Teamsters Union. He went to work driving long haul trucks in 1961 and for many years hauled livestock, eventually owning his own truck and hauling cattle locally.   

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Sherry), 4 children - Brenda Ransom of Clarkston, WA; Lori (Daniel) Rodriguez of Boise, ID; Tom (Renee) McBride of Lava Hot Springs, ID; and Kelly (Pat) Christensen of Bancroft, ID; a sister Beverly Lehmer of San Bernardino, CA; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Gladys McBride, and two sisters, Esther Lundy and Mae Hamby. 

The family will have a celebration of life service May 4, 2024 1:00 p.m. at the Bancroft City Park. Luncheon will be served afterwards at the Bancroft L.D.S. Church.