Jonathan Scott McBride left us peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by those who loved him and were loved by him at home in Fairbanks.
Heart failure finally took its toll on his once strong body.
Scott’s kind and generous spirit has left its mark on each who knew him.
His life was one of adventure. He enjoyed hunting, fly fishing especially on the Clearwater, trapping, predator calling, mining, or almost anything outdoors.
Born March 19, 1955, to a military family he lived across the country from Georgia to Alaska. He called Alaska home even though the farm in Missouri he and Gail planned to settle on in retirement was his home too. He loved that farm with the garden, chickens, and some Angus cattle.
Scott worked at whatever was at hand where he was living at the time: construction, railroad bridge building, bar tending, school bus attending, but settled into a successful career in telecommunications. Offered a job on Fort Greely to help replace the telephone switch was the beginning of many adventures traveling across the country to mostly government contracts for CDTS and Four Points Communications installing telephone cabling and equipment. This was a good fit for his adventurous spirit, ability to organize a project, and his eye for detail.
He loved helping someone more than anything. It was a true pleasure to help the grandchildren as they began their own lives. He did not spoil them, except for a root beer float or ovaltine shake before dinner, but gladly helped them financially to get on their feet as they were working toward their goals. Even strangers benefited from his generosity as the opportunities presented themselves across the country during their travels.
Surprising all who knew Scott and Gail, they met while working at Alaska Motor Coaches and quickly became a loving and committed couple marrying in 1995. Together they continued Scott’s career, working and traveling together for many years. Their plan of retirement on the 110-acre farm in Conway, Missouri was thwarted by Scott’s sudden health issues. In 2016 the farm was sold, and they moved back to Alaska to be near family.
Scott’s relationship with Jesus continued to grow as he was confined and in pain. He rarely complained but often spoke of how thankful he was for all our Lord had given us even though he was not well. His thankful heart was truly a work of the Spirit of God.
Scott is survived by his wife Gail; children Nathan McBride (Shelia), Lyle Hutto, Ally Wiest (Donny); and 12 grandchildren; mother Jo McBride; and nieces and nephews Amy (Charlie), Tom (Linda), who loved him dearly.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”
There will be a family gathering.
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