Lindsay Marie McBride, age 19, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday March 9, 2005 at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio from complications of cystic fibrosis. She was born in Grand Rapids on June 27, 1985 the daughter of James P. and Sharon A. Pencak McBride and was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 2003. Presently she was a sophomore student at Grand Valley State University. She was very active in the community and schools in theater, concert choir and band, Student Council, National Honor Society, golf team, dance team, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), National "Make A Wish" Foundation, serving on the executive board, and the Ranbow Babies and Children Hospital fundraiser.
Lindsay M. McBride was a phenomenal individual. Born with cystic fibrosis, she was a woman and child who had proven countless times that she is a strong, caring, compassionate, and selfless as they come. Throughout her life, Lindsay's accomplishments exceeded any and every expectation. Her strong will to live and love of life is what will be remembered most.
Lindsay's love didn't just stop there. You could see the effect of this little girl all over the community. There is not a person who ever met or even just saw Lindsay that was not touched in a special way; whether it was a school or community theatrical production, band or choir concert, passing smile, small conversation, or friendly gesture. Lindsay put everything she had into everything and everyone.
Although Lindsay's life seemed so short and so unfair, she lived more than most people dream. Her journeys and life experiences have taken her to places such as Italy and Hollywood for making movies, visiting loved ones, and making friends along the way.
Lindsay requested to be put on life support until a lung transplant became available. Fully knowing the responsibility, dedication, and odds against her she had made this request. Lindsay was a fighter. She always had been. For 19 years she has dealt with people, doctors, friends, and family saying she is not capable of achieving a given task, and proven them very wrong.
On March 9, 2205 Lindsay lost her life to a battle she had already won. Against all odds, for 19 years her heart wouldn't stop.
She is survived by her parents, Jim and Sharon, of Greenville, her brother, Sgt. Jay and Susan McBride, serving with the US Army, and Drew McBride of Greenville, her grandmother, Mary Pencak of St. Louis, MI, aunts and uncles, Larry and Ruth Pencak of Las Vegas, NV, Linda Peterson of Alma, Shirley and Dave Coffman, of Cary, NC, Steve McBride of Portland, Kevin and Jan McBride of Kentwood, Paul and Gabe McBride of Rochester, and Carol and Kevin Clancey of Carmel IN, and cousins, Andy, Lee, Matt, Annie, Kevin, Mitchell, Steven, Bridgett, Sean, Meg, Maureen, Katherine, Alanna, Tess, Rod, Christina, Tracey, and Rick.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 2 PM from First Congregational Church of Greenville with Rev. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Visitation will be Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
