Ace/Uncle Billy McBrides Celebration

[ward peyronnin]

The many comments offered up in a prior thread celebrating our noble friend Bill and the special place he occupied individually and collectively gave me much needed comfort at this time.

I have just heard from Joe Buehler that there will be no funeral for Bill but instead a Celebration of Life tentatively on March 24. I will provide more detail as it becomes available.

How wise of the family. This will give those of us who wish to attend time to compose ourselves and celebrate with Bill and his family and friends rather than hastefully slog our way through a dark pilgrimage and time far his far flung coterie to make proper arrangements as well.

[Rich Goodale]

Thanks for the info, Wardo.  I'll be in Florida from March 14 for 2-3 months, and would love to celebrate Bill's life with his family and friends.


Rich

[ward peyronnin]

Bill's celebration is now confirmed for March 24 for those of you who wish to save the date.

[ward peyronnin]

I was asked to copy and post David McBride's facebook post for those of you who don,t FB:

We lost my Dad, Bill McBride on Thursday in Pensacola, FL.  He was 75.  My Dad had been battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the past year, but it became very aggressive at the end.  He died peacefully.  Bill was a devoted husband to my Mom, Kathleen, for 50 years!  He was a wonderful father to me and my sisters Amy and Jane. He was a loving grandfather to Owen, Cecilia and Jacob. 
 If you had the pleasure to meet or got to know my Dad, you know how badly he will be missed!  He leaves behind a legacy of the beautiful buildings he built in Pensacola, but most important to him were the beautiful friendships he cultivated and maintained over his entire lifetime.  He was the best father and best friend I could ever have hoped for.  There will be a Memorial service on Saturday March 24th in Pensacola.

[ward peyronnin]

Fellow pests, D Cuppers, King Putters et al

I have gone ahead and arranged for a block of rooms at The Pensacola Grande Hotel for March 23 and 24. Reduced rate is $125 per. They are 90% booked and this offer expires Feb 26. Call 850-433-3336 x 5526 mention McBride celebration and code MCB

I made an executive decision and chose this location primarily for it's photogenic bar. I couldn't guarantee room location so we definitely require a water hole at which to toast the wee grande man himself. cry in our beers, and celebrate his life together.

If you plan to attend please let me know as I would like to let the family know who to expect. Several of us also contemplate a round of golf Sunday but I can't guarantee more than a couple of groups.

Cheers
Wardo

[RJ_Daley]

Wardo, I'm registered at the Pensi Grand.   They have a very liberal cancellation policy, and I am for reasons beyond my control only a definite maybe.  I'll I.M. you.

[Pete_Pittock]

Ward,
Just made plane reservations. Three nights at the P Grand. Bringing golf clubs.

[Niall C]

I was asked to copy and post David McBride's facebook post for those of you who don,t FB:

We lost my Dad, Bill McBride on Thursday in Pensacola, FL.  He was 75.  My Dad had been battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the past year, but it became very aggressive at the end.  He died peacefully.  Bill was a devoted husband to my Mom, Kathleen, for 50 years!  He was a wonderful father to me and my sisters Amy and Jane. He was a loving grandfather to Owen, Cecilia and Jacob. 
 If you had the pleasure to meet or got to know my Dad, you know how badly he will be missed!  He leaves behind a legacy of the beautiful buildings he built in Pensacola, but most important to him were the beautiful friendships he cultivated and maintained over his entire lifetime.  He was the best father and best friend I could ever have hoped for.  There will be a Memorial service on Saturday March 24th in Pensacola.

Ward


Many thanks for posting that. Can I suggest, assuming you haven't already done so, that you point the family in the direction of this website. I think the family would appreciate seeing how well loved Bill was by his friends from all over.


Niall

[Marty Bonnar]

I was asked to copy and post David McBride's facebook post for those of you who don,t FB:

We lost my Dad, Bill McBride on Thursday in Pensacola, FL.  He was 75.  My Dad had been battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma for the past year, but it became very aggressive at the end.  He died peacefully.  Bill was a devoted husband to my Mom, Kathleen, for 50 years!  He was a wonderful father to me and my sisters Amy and Jane. He was a loving grandfather to Owen, Cecilia and Jacob. 
 If you had the pleasure to meet or got to know my Dad, you know how badly he will be missed!  He leaves behind a legacy of the beautiful buildings he built in Pensacola, but most important to him were the beautiful friendships he cultivated and maintained over his entire lifetime.  He was the best father and best friend I could ever have hoped for.  There will be a Memorial service on Saturday March 24th in Pensacola.

Ward


Many thanks for posting that. Can I suggest, assuming you haven't already done so, that you point the family in the direction of this website. I think the family would appreciate seeing how well loved Bill was by his friends from all over.


Niall

Also, if you search FB for David McBride (he’s the one in Houston, Texas), there’s some great family photos attached to the Post.
Cheers,
M.

[Marty Bonnar]

Further thought after reading George’s Q&A thread.
Anyone thought of contacting The Dunvegan/Sheena to let them know?
Cheers,
M.

[Rich Goodale]

I'm booked into the place with the "photogenic bar."  Have Clubs/Will Travel.

[Pete_Pittock]

I'm booked into the place with the "photogenic bar."  Have Clubs/Will Travel.

Funny, my 'business' card was Had Game/Will Travel