Plymouth – Carol May McBride, age 90, of Plymouth passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Pilgrim Manor.
Carol was a three pound baby born at home in Tyner, Indiana to Harry E. Karn and Tessie (Klingerman) Karn. The doctor did not expect her to live, so her birth was not immediately recorded. Due to Carol’s strong constitution and her parents care, they proved the doctor wrong.
Her family was in the truck farming business. She told stories about putting a sandwich in her pocket and going to the field to work and about selling melons and tomatoes door to door in Tyner and Plymouth. Later Carol would often drive Dr. Thompson at night for home visits.
She graduated in 1948 from Tyner High School where she played the saxophone. Until recently she often met with classmates for lunch. On August 22, 1948 she married Paul E. McBride at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren with Reverend Gertis officiating. Paul became a pastor in the Church of the Brethren several years into their marriage. Many of their travels included trips to the church’s annual conferences. Paul preceded her in death on December 27, 2009. They shared 61 years of marriage.
When Carol and Paul were first married she worked at Hummer Hardware in Lakeville. While raising a family, Carol was a cook in the Tyner School cafeteria and also catered several alumni dinners. She cooked for employees at Price’s Abattoir as well. Carol worked in the Marshall County Assessor’s office and the former Marshall County Bank. She also volunteered at Love Incorporated and was on the cabinet of the Northern Indiana District Women’s Fellowship for the Church of the Brethren.
While Carol loved cooking, she also enjoyed cake decorating, making specialty cakes for family and friends. Carol enjoyed many crafts and was very creative. She particularly enjoyed decorating for the holidays inside and out, with Christmas being her favorite. Carol and Paul enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of their labors with the community.
Carol and Paul built a home in Tyner and lived there until 1993. During those years they raised their family, and took care of her parents on a daily basis as family was very important to her and she would drop what she was doing if needed. She and Paul then built a house in Plymouth and enjoyed many years of retirement there.
Carol is survived by her children, Linda (H.C.) Colwell and Paul (Marcia) McBride, Jr. both of South Bend. Grandchildren are Tina (Don) Riley of Mishawaka, Sherry (Mark) Bickel of Goshen, Melissa Cooksey of Noblesville, and Tonya Colwell of South Bend. Great grandchildren include Maddie Gruber, Ethan and Logan Bickel, Matthew and Morgan Cooksey. Brother-In-Law James (Nancy) McBride.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Tessie Karn, her husband Paul E. McBride, Sr., and siblings Elsie Ringer, Stanley Karn and Rufus Karn. She was also preceded in death by a grandchild Peter McBride.
Due to current virus restrictions, there will be no on-site visitation. Family services will be held at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Indiana 46563, on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 2pm. with Pastor Tom Anders officiating. Service will be streamed live on ZOOM, and will begin at 1:45pm. Please contact Johnson-Danielson web site for the ZOOM link. Private burial will take place in the New Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Carol may be made to the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Indiana or to the Entertainment Fund at Pilgrim Manor, who took great care of Carol. Contributions of Bingo prizes for the residents may be donated for personal hygiene: Deodorant, body wash, lotion, shampoo and men’s and women’s conditioner; Candy (regular and sugar-free); snacks regular and low sodium, word search books (large print), beaded necklaces or bracelets, nail polish, bottled beverages (soda or juice) (diet and regular) and stuffed animals. There will be a box for the Bingo prizes at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren through Tuesday January 12th.
Carol M. McBride Funeral Service
Service Recording:
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Patty (Reese) Grace says
I have very fond memories of your mom and dad. Always so pleasant and friendly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your mom. Mom’s are hard to loose.
Cindy Wiseman says
I first met Carol and Paul when I worked for Dr Dan Kubley. I had so many conversations with them and when I would see them in Plymouth they would stop and chat. My thoughts are with the family❤
Marcia M McCartney says
Many fond memories made with Carol. Her and I did many Timbercrest birthday parties. She came up with the idea of making birthday cupcakes instead of a cake to cut as many of the residents always saved their cake to take back to their room. The residents loved her decorated cupcakes. Carol was great at organizing bingo parties for the Timbercrest residents as well. We also shared many car rides to Church of the Brethren District Women’s Fellowship meetings and gatherings. My condolences to all of Carol’s family.
Sherri Arrington says
Marcia,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother-in-law. Although I never met her I have heard nice stories about her. I know you will find comfort and peace in God.
Sherri Wardlow-Arrington
Cynthia L Martin Milner says
To Linda, Paul and families, we are so sorry to read of Carol’s passing. She was very talented in many areas. Find comfort in your many memories.
Lori (Mullet) Jacob says
Dear Carol, Paul and your families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your mother was a special person who shared her talents and skills with many people, but especially Tyner School.
My deepest sympathy..
Lori (Mullet) Jacob
Malinda King says
When I first met your parents, your dad was preaching at the Union Church of the Brethren. From then on we stayed in touch. Your mom will be missed dearly.
I enjoyed visiting with her either at her home or going to the nursing home and taking her favorite treat. It was a vanilla cup of ice cream from the Dairy Queen.
We would sit there and talk and laugh and have a lot of fun. I will miss her laugh and her loving heart. She was a wonderful woman who enjoyed life.
My thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family.
Maria King says
Dear Linda and Paul, I have so many sweet memories of your mother and father and all the fun we had at their house. They were truly special angels!
Clara Woolley says
Linda:
I was very sorry to read today about the passing of your mother. I was in Pilgrim Manor for eight days in October 2019 for rehab. When you came to visit your mother, you also kindly visited my room. That was an especially nice and remembered activity on your part. My problem was carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty furnace. Be sure that you have the alarms! While I did not meet your mother at Pilgrim Manor, losing a mother is devastating at any time and age. May you treasure your family memories.
Clara Woolley
Gayle Sampson says
Special love and prayers to the many of you who have walked this journey: Linda & H.C., Paul & Marcia, Tina & Maddie, and all the others in the family. Having met Carol in her later years, I now learn how talented she was, and where several of you “got” your skills! I was unaware of the loss of grandson McBride; deepest sympathies for that loss as well.
Linda Walsh says
I will miss Carol, it was such a honor to care for her at pilgrim manor. May she Rest In Heavenly Peace, God Bless her. Linda one of Carol nurse’s
Rhonda (Ecker) Schoof says
Greatest childhood memories spent at Church of the Brethren with Pastor Paul, Carol and their family. Such Godly, kind people who brought so many to accept Jesus into their hearts.
She will be missed but There is rejoicing in Heaven.
Larry Dentler says
Prayers coming your way, great memories of special friends, who faithfully served the Lord, the church, and the world!
Sharon Schmidt says
Lived across the street growing up from Carol and Paul. Loved them, beautiful woman with a big heart.
Helen Schmidt says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have wonderful memories of Carol- being Paul and Carol’s Tyner neighbors for 30 years. Paul and Carol were more than just neighbors; we considered them part of the family. Our families shared treats at Christmas time. Paul and Carol came to all our graduation open houses and weddings. Carol will be missed; she was very special. Hugs from the Schmidt family.