Keith Raymond McBride
Keith Raymond McBride, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025 in Kalispell, Montana.
He was born on May 11, 1942, to Ralph and Norma McBride in Salt Lake City. Ray attended Roswell High School and graduated in 1961. He attended New Mexico State University successfully funding his education with a variety of colorful occupations.
He enlisted in the Peace Corp and was transferred to India, beginning his love of travel and adventure. Returning stateside after his tour, he trained other Peace Corp volunteers and in retirement, looked forward to his Peace Corps reunions and wherever they may be.
Ray moved to Billings, Montana while working for Texaco where he met and married Laure Taylor. He was welcomed into her large family and he and Laure raised their son, Keith.
Ray found his niche in sales at 3M in the early 1970s and hit the ground running until his retirement acquiring a large multi-state territory and was bestowed with a Distinguished Sales Award.
He later married Sharon McBride in 1991 and enjoyed spending time with her adult children and to his luck another great extended family. Ray and Sharon traveled the world and had many adventures that weren’t always fun while they were having them and these always made for the best stories.
He loved playing golf and watching college football. He had a quiet manner and enjoyed listening to everyone having a good time. He was known for his kind and generous nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be remembered for his warm smile, kind heart, and dedication to family and enjoyment they gave him.
He was preceded in death by his only sibling Ron (Diana), Sharon and Laure, and daughter-in-law Traci.
He is survived by his children Keith (Denise) of Libby, Beth (Erik) of Salt Lake City, Jason (Kelphen) of Billings, and Michelle (Pete) of Denver. His grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, Courtney, Jordan, Kade, Zack and Cardin along with his nephew Hagan of North Carolin
A memorial service will be held sometime this summer in Salt Lake City. Memorials can be made to Friends of India.