Robert Burton Bradley

Robert B. Bradley was born on September 13, 1924 at their family home in Denver, the third of seven children born to Harold and Helen Bradley. He passed away at Porter Hospice on November 25, 2015 surrounded by his three children, daughter -in-law and son-in-law. He spent the last week of his life in peace, telling detailed stories and enjoying visits from those he loved.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughter Patty (Bob) Gustavson, sons Dan (Linda) Bradley and Steve Bradley; grand children Jeffrey (Carrie) Kaylor, Bethany (Mike) Braun, Matthew (Jennifer) Kaylor, Wendy (TJ) Croissant and Eric (Zanette) Bradley; great grand children, Jourdon, Andrew, Lucas, Hunter, Peter, Ryan, Lauren, Mark, and one more on the way. He is also survived by his sister Dottie (Ken) Kimble, brother Dick Bradley, brother-in-law Jack Hollis and sister-in-law Pam Bradley. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Hal (Rose) Bradley and John Bradley, his sisters Ruth Hollis and Margaret (Mick) Amick and his sister-in-law Liz Bradley. Bob also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

During WWII Bob served in the US Navy serving on the gun crew of the SS Waipio, a merchant marine ship where he traveled the West Coast, up to Alaska and across the Pacific. After the war he returned to marry his sweetheart, Elizabeth LaVerna McCord. At that time he became an apprentice carpenter. In his words, “My work as a carpenter and later as a safety supervisor at the Conoco Refinery provided my family with a good living and quality of life…I am extremely grateful for that.”

“I thank the Lord for all these blessings and for birthing me in these United States of America.” Although he and Betty traveled extensively together, when recently asked where his favorite place was, he replied, “Right here, home, Denver, Colorado”. He loved the mountains and was especially fond of fishing on the Gunnison River where he enjoyed many trips with his family.

He leaves a wonderful legacy of love, honor and faithfulness that lives on through his children, grand children and great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Porter Hospice Residence at the Porter Hospice Foundation, 7995 E. Prentice Ave, Suite 204, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Online donations may also be made by clicking the "Make a Donation" link at: www.porterhospicefoundation.org.