FRED BRADFORD

Fred Bradford passed away peacefully in Moose Jaw Union Hospital on Thursday January 19, 2006 at the age of 96 years. Fred was born on July 25, 1909 to Bowyer and May Bradford at Moose Jaw and grew up on the homestead south of Lawson, SK. Fred started his farming life driving an eight horse outfit seeding at the age of ten years, along with his mother, when his Dad suffered poor health for a few months.  He went on in a farming career in the Central Butte district until harvesting his last crop at the age of ninety years. He met and later married Alice Voisey on November 10, 1935. Together they farmed and raised a family of four boys. Fred had a great love for his Creator, the Lord’s creation and for his family.  He is predeceased by his wife Alice on March 30, 2005; his parents, Bowyer and May; brothers, Arthur, Dave, Frank, and Lloyd; and sister Nellie; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Alice Voisey; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; three nephews and two nieces. Fred leaves to mourn his passing, sons:  Mel (Ferne), Doug (Karen), Lyle (Louise) and Cecil (Nancy);  grandchildren: Denise (Lonnie) Smith, Kelvin (Lori) Bradford, Lynne (Jim) Kosma, Colin Bradford, Wendy Bradford (Darren Mitchell), Kara Lee (Stacy) Lund, Wayne (Heather) Bradford, Mark (Danneilia) Bradford, Neil Bradford, and Andrew Bradford; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother, Bud (Irene) Bradford; sister, Thelma (Harold) Dunn; sisters-in-law, Esther Bradford, Mildred Colwell, Marion (Egon) Neilson, Torchy Voisey, and Mona Voisey; many nieces, nephews and many friends. The Funeral Service will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Monday January 23, 2006 at 11:00 pm. Lloyd Kneesh and Anne Malcolm officiating. Interment will follow at the Central Butte Cemetery at 3:30 pm. Memorials to the Sask. Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6, would be appreciated. In living memory of Fred, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Shirley Worden - St Martins, NB:  To The Bradford Family with Sympathy. Thinking of you all at this time with  the loss of your Dad, Grampa, and Friend . Love and care Shirley W

Dear Mel, Doug, Lyle and Cec and all Grandchildren, You are in thought and I'm glad to be able to extend my sympathy in this way to each of you.  There is such comfort in knowing where your Dad/Grandfather had his treasure and he was looking forward to this day.  May you find God's comfort.  Love, Sharon

John and Loretta Mattus - Medicine Hat, AB: Melvin, Fern, and all your family, We have many good memories of your father and mother in their home on the farm. We are sending our condolences to all your family. May God's blessings be with you all.  Friends,  John and Loretta

Marlowe Baiton - Winnipeg, MB: I am sorry to hear of your loss Melvin, I hope you and your family can find comfort at this difficult time!  I wish to also extend my "Thank you" to you for attending my Mother's funeral back in 2004.  Best wishes always, take care! Marlowe Baiton

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