George Clifford McBride was born October 8, 1920 in Ogallala, NE, the son of George A. and Grace Goff McBride. Cliff received his education at District 25 in Keith County.

He completed his schooling in 1934. Cliff began farming besides working on the construction of Kingsley Dam at Lake McConaughy.

Mr. McBride entered the armed forces on September 15, 1942 and served in France and Germany during WWII. He was discharged on February 2, 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then returned to Brule where he started to farm again.

Cliff married Adeline Anna Westerbuhr on February 16, 1947 at Ogallala, NE. The couple resided on their farm south of Brule until he partially retired in 1990.

Cliff's hobbies included his farm interests and working with his computer.

He is a member of the  Brule Lions Club, VFW, Wheat Growers, and Farm Bureau.

Cliff is a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Brule.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers John and William, and sister Marie.

Survivors include:

His wife Adeline McBride of Brule;

Three sons: Robert McBride of Brule, NE; William 'Bill' (Nancy) McBride of Ogallala; and Joe (Sheila) McBride of Brule;

One daughter Carol (Alan) Ostendorf of Broken Bow.

One Sister Elizabeth Borm of Sidney, NE.

Grandchildren: Hillary Ostendorf of Broken Bow, NE., Spencer Olson of Broken Bow, NE., Brett Olson of Columbus,NE., Angela (Adam) Carriker of St Louis, MO., Jeff (Angie) McBride of Ogallala, and Philip (Shannon) McBride of Omaha, NE., Scott McBride of Lincoln, NE., Tonia (Alan) Smallwood of Castle Rock, CO., Michael (Gwyn) McBride of Hope Mill, NC., Theresa (Ryan) Berlage of Frisco,TX., and Susan Krab of Ogallala. And nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 16, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Draucker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Brule St. Johns Lutheran Church with Rev. Jon Dickmander officiating. Interment in the Brule Cemetery with military honors by the Keith County Honor Guard.