Chris McCabe's father dies
John L. McCabe, a long-time resident of Alexandria, passed away July 27, 2007.
John was born September 27, 1921 in Alexandria to Dr. John A. and Elizabeth (Ginther) McCabe.
John attended Alexandria schools where he played basketball and graduated from Central High School in 1939. After high school he was employed at Northwest Airlines as a flight dispatcher in Alaska.
Prior to enlisting in the Navy, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Sybil Myklebust.
With his brother Chris, he started the McCabe Brothers Camera Store and later expanded it to include the Hallmark line and gifts. After 35 years of business, he and Sybil continued to live in Victoria Heights and spent winters in Marco Island, Florida. He loved spending time with his family, working in the yard, planting trees, traveling and recording all kinds of music.
John was a caring, loving father and a devoted husband. His many friends and family always enjoyed his quick wit. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tena; and his sister, Lois Anderson. John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sybil; children, Cheryl McCabe, Chris (Terry) McCabe, Mike (Peggy) McCabe, Peggy McCabe, Terri (Mike) Steidl; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Chris McCabe; and a sister, Mary Kelly.
A Memorial Mass was held July 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Fred Fink officiating. Carol Hughes and Laurie Youngers provided music.
Inurnment was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were John’s 11 grandchildren, John Doring, Heidi Doring, Chris McCabe, Jeff McCabe, Andy McCabe, Adam McCabe, Mike McCabe, Shannon Nordby, Sam Steidl, Tom Steidl and Katy Steidl.
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements. (Reprinted from the Echo Press.)
John was born September 27, 1921 in Alexandria to Dr. John A. and Elizabeth (Ginther) McCabe.
John attended Alexandria schools where he played basketball and graduated from Central High School in 1939. After high school he was employed at Northwest Airlines as a flight dispatcher in Alaska.Prior to enlisting in the Navy, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Sybil Myklebust.
With his brother Chris, he started the McCabe Brothers Camera Store and later expanded it to include the Hallmark line and gifts. After 35 years of business, he and Sybil continued to live in Victoria Heights and spent winters in Marco Island, Florida. He loved spending time with his family, working in the yard, planting trees, traveling and recording all kinds of music.
John was a caring, loving father and a devoted husband. His many friends and family always enjoyed his quick wit. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tena; and his sister, Lois Anderson. John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sybil; children, Cheryl McCabe, Chris (Terry) McCabe, Mike (Peggy) McCabe, Peggy McCabe, Terri (Mike) Steidl; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Chris McCabe; and a sister, Mary Kelly.
A Memorial Mass was held July 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Fred Fink officiating. Carol Hughes and Laurie Youngers provided music.
Inurnment was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were John’s 11 grandchildren, John Doring, Heidi Doring, Chris McCabe, Jeff McCabe, Andy McCabe, Adam McCabe, Mike McCabe, Shannon Nordby, Sam Steidl, Tom Steidl and Katy Steidl.
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements. (Reprinted from the Echo Press.)
