Eva Clare Lancaster

1898 - 1983  (85 years)

• Name	Eva Clare Lancaster
  Born	10 Mar 1898	Lorena, McLennan County, Texas, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	15 Oct 1983	Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA
  Buried	17 Oct 1983	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA
  Person ID	I3958	Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2025

  
  

  Family	Walter Joseph McBride,   b. 1 Oct 1891, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 24 Jun 1964, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Married	11 Jan 1921	Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA
  Children	+ 1. Jeraldine Antoine McBride,   b. 3 Apr 1922, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 22 Dec 1995, Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 73 years) + 2. M.R. McBride
  Last Modified	1 Jul 2025
  Family ID	F1549	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 10 Mar 1898 - Lorena, McLennan County, Texas, USA Married - 11 Jan 1921 - Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA Died - 15 Oct 1983 - Rayne, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA Buried - 17 Oct 1983 - Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos		Eva Clare Lancaster McBride Obituary picture
  		McBride's Soda Fountain The soda fountain at McBride's was added to the pharmacy and bus station in May 1940 and quickly became a gathering place for old and young alike, a training center for the many "soda jerks" who worked the trade there. Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on May 8, 2014

  
  

  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage Record of Walter Joseph McBride and Eva Clare Lancaster Groom Name: W. J. McBride Bride Name: Eva Clare Lancaster Marriage Date: 11 Jan 1921 Marriage Place: McLennan, Texas, USA
  		Obituary of Eva Clare Lancaster McBride Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on October 17, 1983
  		Obituary of Eva Clare Lancaster McBride Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on October 20, 1983
  		Lot 13, Block 1 "Plan of Rayne" Published in The Rayne Acadian Tribune on May 8, 2014

  
  

  Headstones

  Headstone of Eva Clare Lancaster McBride Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 - Rayne, Louisiana, USA

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary: MRS. EVA C. MCBRIDE RAYNE, La. - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Claire McBride, 85, who died at the Rayne-Branch Hospital at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, were held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Father Paul Belliveau, C.J.M., officiated, and music for the Mass was provided by Willie Etta Servat, soloist, and Caroline Kuon, organist. Pallbearers were "Chuck" Fremaux, Walter Raymond, Brian McBride, Frank and Kenny Privat, and Edwin Ousse, Jr. A native of Lorena, Tex., she was the widow of the late Walter Joseph McBride, member of one of Rayne's earliest families, a durggist and former member of the Rayne City Council. Mrs. McBride was a long-time member of Axuiliary Unit of Arceneaux Post, American Legion. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A.E. (Jerry) Raymond, Jr., of Rayne and Mrs. Gabriel (Mary Robin) Alvandian, of West Haven, Conn.; six grandchildren, Gabriel, Daniel, and Gregory Alvandian, Stephen and Walter Raymond and Mrs. James R. Bush, Jr., the former Mary Ann Raymond; and two great grandchildren, Mary Katherine and Michael James Bush. Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (Published in The Crowley Post-Signal on October 17, 1983) Obituary: Mrs. Eva Claire McBride Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Claire McBride, 85, who died at the Rayne-Branch Hospital at 4:15 p.m. Saturday after a lengthy illness, were held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Father Paul Belliveau, C.J.M., officiated, and music for the Mass was provided by Willie Etta Servat, soloist, and Caroline Kuon, organist. Pallbearers were "Chuck" Fremaux, Walter Raymond, Brian McBride, Frank and Kenny Privat and Edwin Ousse, Jr. For the entrance Hymn, "Rock of Ages" was provided, while other beautiful selections, sung by Miss Servat, accompanied by Mr. Kuon, included "Panis Angelicus," "How Great Thou Art," and "Only A Shadow." Stephen Raymond, a grandson, provided the Readings for the Mass, including the always beautiful Shepherd's Psalm. Father Belliveau used the Gospel message, "Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled" as theme of his most comforting Homily, reminding that Jesus has said "I go to prepare a place for you that where I am, you may be also. God's great gift is of Peace, and even on the morning of His Ascension, He left us his Peace-making us understand the glory of Eternity and what the word Peace really means. "Losing someone very dear to us is always a sad time, but Eva Claire now understands the deep meaning of God's Peace, and we can rejoice and be thankful that through her death we can come close to understanding that Peace. 'Follow Me' were Jesus' parting words to his Disciples, and this is what we need to do each day of our lives-as we journey to God, may we continue to grow in the beautiful Peace of God, which Eva Claire has now gained." Native of Lorena, Texas, she was the widow of the late Walter Joseph McBride, member of one of Rayne's earliest families, a druggist and former member of the Rayne City Council. Mrs. McBride was a long-time member of the Auxiliary Unit of Arceneaux Post, American Legion. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A.E. (Jerry) Raymond, Jr. of Rayne and Mrs. Gabriel Alvandian, the former Mary Robin McBride, of West Haven, Conn.; six grandchildren, Gabriel, Daniel and Gregory Alvandian, Stephen and Walter Raymond and Mrs. James R. Bush, Jr., the former Mary Ann Raymond; and two great grandchildren, Mary Katherine and Michael James Bush. Gossen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Over many years, "Walter and Eva Claire" were part of an intimate circle of friends who share many happy memories of our children growing up together, contributing to community activities and growth, and enjoying many family-like events. She leaves as lovely remembrance of a gentle and loving individual, who as her family recalls, could "stand six feet tall" when the occasion arose. Sincerest sympathy is extended to all her family as we remember a dear friend. (Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on October 20, 1983)