Bradley Rex Bradshaw died Sunday morning December 7, 2014 after a six month battle with cancer. Brad loved his Lord Jesus and clothed in His righteousness he entered Glory leaving behind all the pain & struggle of this life. We have no doubt he heard his Becky squeal with delight as they were reunited.
Brad was born August 16, 1956 in Ely, Nevada to Karl & Mae Bradshaw; they took him home to the family ranch in Duckwater. He attended the two room Duckwater School through the eighth grade and then boarded in Ely to attend White Pine High School. Growing up on the ranch gave him a great work ethic; learning to handle horses & cattle, irrigate, mechanic, run machinery and whatever else needed done. Brad attended the University of Nevada-Reno for a short time before he returned to the ranch to help his father. In 1978 his father died and he took over working the ranch with his mother.
One of the joys of Brad’s life, as a teen, was catching wild mustangs off the open range.
In 1980 Brad met his wife Barbara Maupin and they were married on April 11, 1981. He was a faithful, loving, devoted husband throughout their thirty three and a half years of marriage. Their first child, Rebekah (Becky) was born in 1984. In 1985 they moved to Sunnyside, Nevada working for Chet Johnson. Chet was a wonderful, Godly mentor to Brad as he struggled through several losses in his family. In 1989 their son James (Jim), was born. Brad loved being a father and taught his children not only how to work hard but also to laugh and enjoy life. In 1994 the family moved to Cameron, Montana where Brad worked on the Bar K Ranch; eventually becoming manager. On July 3, 2002 his precious daughter Becky was killed while helping work cattle on the ranch. This tragedy took its toll and in 2004 he left the ranch and purchased a small engine repair business in Ennis, Montana. Brad made many friends during this new chapter of his life. Due to the recession he closed the business in 2010 and moved to Lindsay, Montana to work for Frank Eaton & Sons Ranch. He especially enjoyed learning about wheat farming. He was working there until the time of his cancer diagnosis and he greatly appreciated all the help and housing they continued to provide.
Volunteer work was very important to Brad, he was involved in church leadership and worship team for many years. He spent over 35 years in Emergency Medical Services as a First Responder and EMT. He was the 4H Shooting Sports leader for 12 years in the Madison Valley as well as a member of the Madison Valley Rural Fire Department for 3 years.
Brad was a quiet spoken man of deep faith who was generous and caring towards everyone. He was always a tease, but never in an ugly way, with a mischievous smile. He leaves a huge void behind and will be greatly missed.
Brad is survived by his wife Barbara, his son James, older brother Gordon and his partner Judy, eldest sister Anita (Deva Kaur), sister-in-law Norma Bradshaw and several nieces and nephews. Brad was preceded in death by his daughters: Rebekah Mae & Nancy Grace, his sons: Glenn Maupin & Cliff, his parents Karl & Mae, his older sister Marcia Forman, brother-in-law Richard Forman, nephew Rich Forman and eldest brother Barry.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service for Brad on January 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Break Forth Bible Church in Glendive. A second memorial service will take place in Ennis, Montana sometime this spring. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Circle is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
The family would prefer donations to one of the following rather than flowers:
Cameron Longhorns 4H Club, P.O. Box 243, Ennis, MT 59729, Red Water Valley Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 567, Circle, MT 59215, Glendive Community Cancer Fund, 310 Georgetown Drive, Glendive, MT 59330 or Brad Bradshaw Benefit Fund – www.youcaring.com
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Buzz & Dorothy Chaffee says
Barb, Our thoughts & prayers are with you – Brad fought a good fight!
With sympathy , Buzz & Dorothy
Buzz & Dorothy Chaffee says
Barb, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
With sympathy, buzz & Dorothy
S Ford says
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bob Phalen says
Just was thinking about Brad and remembering the short times we spent together. I am very thankful that I got to meet him and work some with him. I can’t imagine the void that must be in your heart at this time, just remember we are close by if you need companionship until your heart ache subsides some! Love you lady
Allan & Patti Jackson says
Dear Barb and Jim.
Allan and I are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss! We both have fond memories of Brad while being a member of the MVFD~ He was a wonderful, caring human being and will be sadly missed! Much love to you!
Patricia Kirby says
Hi Barb, I am so sorry for your loss! It’s been a long time since high school but I remember you as a very caring and wonderful person! I’m sure Brad was a great man! You wouldn’t have chosen any other type! I, too, lost my husband. It has been 2 years now, but the feeling of great loss never goes away! It just gets different! Your faith will help you to go on! Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! If you ever make back to California, I’m still in Roseville and would love to visit with you! Keep in touch if you can. Your friend, Pat Kirby
Vern (Val) Losh says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Val
Leota johnson says
My sweet friend, for all the miles we rode together at Sunnyside. I never got in a mess moving cows, that when Brad showed up, it was like the Calvary showing up. Love you Brad and i am so happy that you and Chet are together again. Can’t wait to see both of you. Love you Barbara, words can’t express the love and sorrow i am feeling for you and Jim right now. Thank God for the Blessed Hope we have in Jesus.
Richard Roper says
I am sorry to hear of Bradley’s passing. He was my mother’s first cousin. I have pleasant childhood memories of being with him on the ranch, including driving cattle and chasing wild horses. Bradley was remarkable skilled with horses and ranching from a young age. He was a very kind and gentle guy that watched out for me. I miss that I was unable to be closer to him as an adult. May the Lord send peace and comfort to your home.
Rich & Dianne Kreutz says
Dear Barbara, You & Brad suffered so many losses in your life. Now GOD, who gives and takes away, has decided to leave you without your mate. Fortunately I still have my mate so I can’t remotely imagine what you are going through. Rich & I have the utmost sympathy for what you are going through now and in the future. As for Brad we all know what joy he is feeling! Keep trusting in GOD as I know you will, and HE will show you the way to joy again. It’s been quite awhile since we’ve seen you all but we remember sharing the good and the bad with you in Ennis. Take care & bask in the sunshine of your beautiful community.
We love you, Rich & Dianne Kreutz
Steve and Melanie Lund says
Dearest Barb,
May the Holy Spirit wrap His loving arms around you, comfort you, and give you peace. We will miss Brad’s easy smile, wit, music, and great faith. With sincerest sympathy, Steve, Melanie, Bob, Cooper, and Hope Lund
Joleene Black says
Oh, Barb….
I love you. Brad was a good good man,and I know the love you shared was so very special.
I am here if you need me,and I’m NOT just saying that… (406) 496-5456. ANYTIME, day or nigt, ok?
My love is always with you, Barb.
Joleene
Jill Lawrence says
Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss! I knew Brad through working at MVMC, as a kind, giving, and fun man. When someone is taken from us so early, I like think that God needed them more than we do.
Nancy Stewart & Family says
Barb & Jim,
So sorry for your loss. Brad was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Janet zee says
Barb, and Jim, thinking of you and your family during these tough trials. I remember how much Brad gave to our community, both young and old and what a hard worker and principled man he was. Such a loss, we are so sorry.