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In Memory Of

Robert “Bob” Bradley, age 68, of Miles City

August 16, 1948 – September 20, 2016

Bob Bradley passed away on Sept. 20th, surrounded by his family at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings after a short illness.

He was born August 16, 1948 in Miles City to Vic and Stella Gaglia Bradley.  He attended Sacred Heart School and served as an altar boy for many years until his graduation in 1967.

Bob was in the Army and served in Vietnam.  He was a decorated combat veteran.  After Bob returned to Miles City, where he and Ellen McBride were married and had a son, Jesse.

Bob owned and operated the Trails Inn Bar on Miles City’s Main Street for over 40 years.  He opened Mama Stella’s Pizza in 1998 and later added Badlands Taxi to his business.  He enjoyed being a barman and was very good at it.  He brought comedy shows to Miles City from 1991 until his retirement.  Bob was a loyal and generous man.  He was active in community events and activities, especially those for veterans.

Bob liked antiques and collectibles, rocks, horse shoes, cooking and growing tomatoes.  He liked paintings, especially by area artists.

Bob loved all of his huge Italian family.  He is survived by his mother, Stella Bradley and his wife and partner for many years, Mitzi Patch Bradley of Miles City; Son Jesse, his wife Laura and grandson Lane of Billings; daughter Melanie Patch, Lee Wankel and grandson Logan of Miles City; sister Vikki Bradley and her family, brother Mark, and his wife Donna and their family. His Aunts, Ann St. Peter and Mary Owens of Miles City, Molly Wald of Great Falls and far too many cousins, nieces and nephews to list.

Bob was a patriot and cared deeply for fellow veterans.  In place of a memorial, please make a donation to the veteran organization of your choice.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary service at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.  Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.  Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is assisting the family in these arrangements.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday September 23, 2016

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rosary Service

6:00 p.m.

Friday September 23, 2016

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Saturday September 24, 2016

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

Saturday September 24, 2016

Calvary Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday September 23, 2016

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rosary Service

6:00 p.m.

Friday September 23, 2016

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Saturday September 24, 2016

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

Saturday September 24, 2016

Calvary Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Mitzi, Mel and the rest of the family. Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss..Bob was one hell of a man and will be missed by many…my luv to all of you…Fly high Bob!!!!

  2. I am so sorry Mitzi Mel and Jess for your loss. Bob was a very special person and he will be greatly missed!

  4. So sorry for your loss mitzi mel and family. Bob will be missed by many. Prayers for your family.

  5. Mitz, Mel, and Jess. I’m so sorry for your loss. Brad was a great man. My thoughts are with you all.

  7. Vikki, Stella, and family,
    I am so sorry to hear about Bob. My heart goes out to all of you; you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Marcy

  8. Dear Bradley Family,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around you with His Comfort, Love, and Peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Deb Schmeling

  9. Stella, Vikki and family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the happy memories he has left in your hearts and minds. God Bless.

  10. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Sending you prayers for peace and healing.

    Chris Choate Raible

  13. Stella, Vicki and families, so very sorry for your loss. May your memories help your hearts to find peace. Prayers and love to all
    Ginger & Joe

  14. Mitzi and Mel. So sorry to hear of Bob passing. I will not forget the fun times I had with you all. Another good ole good guy..RIP and he will be missed

  18. What a generous man. Remember all the dnners he put on free of charge at the Trails Inn. So sad to lose him. My prayers are with all family.

  19. I am so sorry for the loss of Bob Vikki Mark and Stella martin and I are sending our condolances to you all and rest of the family . Prayers and hugs.

  20. Always enjoyed a visit with bob at the TI. Always told it like it was.Prayers to all of bobs family.

  21. Vikki, Stella & family! With a very heavy heart I post my condolences to you all in the loss of a wonderful son, brother, Dad, Uncle & lifelong friend. Bob will be sadly missed by all and leaves a huge void no one can fill. Please give Stella a big hug and if there is anything Neal or I can do to help call us. Gone but will never be forgotten.

  22. I am so very sorry for your loss – I hope that you can find joy in the stories and memories shared in the days to come. <3

  24. Mel and family…..you now have one heck of an angel looking over you now. He is free of pain and whole again. Love you, Rick and Tami Folkerts

  26. So sorry to hear this….one of my oldest friends from the mid 70s when we worked together at the Trails. He was a great boss, and a wonderful friend. I will miss him a lot. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

  27. I never met you in person but talked to you a lot on the phone as I work for the liquor store you sounded like a very sweet guy even though I never met you seems like I knew you RIP Bob – for the family so sorry to hear of your loss May God give you strength to carry on —Sincerely Joyce

  28. i’m so sorry all our Payers And love For all The family . bob was a great man when a hand shake was all you needed and honesty .was glad to be part of the trails inn and a great person to work with.. rest in peace bob

  30. Mel, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I didn’t,t know your dad but I know he will be greatly missed. Love from Peggy and Lawrence

  32. Mitzi, Mel, Stella, Vikki, Mark, and families…….My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I know Bob wil be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Vik….Stella…hugs and much Love to you. Monica Augustyn

  33. I don’t have the words to Express how sad I was to hear about Bob. And I hope to believe that there is a heaven because Bob Earl Danny cowboy and so many more having a great reunion he was a force to be reckoned with. He was one tough sob with a heart of gold he’s going to be greatly missed

  34. So sorry to hear about Bob. My heart and prayers go out to all the Bradley family. May your memories give you comfort during this difficult time and may you feel the comfort of God’s loving arms wrapped around each and every one.

  36. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Bob was a very kind and generous person to everyone and especially his family. We will all miss him and his smiling face.

  37. My sympathy to the family and friends. Bob was an awesome person and friend. He will be greatly missed.

  40. Mitzi, Stella and the whole Bradley family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and Prayers.

  42. Stella, Vikki, Mark, Mitzi and families,
    I was so saddened to hear about your loss of Bob. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  43. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  45. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time. I thought of Bob as a part of Miles City and he will be missed.

  46. Out thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bob’s family. We are terribly sorry for your loss.

  47. Stella & Family,
    We were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let your wonderful memories help to heal you.

  48. Jesse & Mel & family – I’m so sorry for your loss!! You are all in thoughts during this difficult time!!

  49. So sorry for your loss Jess and family. Loved your Dad. He was a funny person and always made me laugh! Played pool for the Trails inn. Still have my red Tshirt! Met my husband due to an alley situation behind the Trails as that was where I was headed some 35 years ago on my birthday weekend. Enjoyed many evenings at Ellen and Bobs when you were a little kid! So sorry about this and hope you all know you are loved by many and we are all thinking of you. Hugs dude!!

  51. Stella, Vicki and all of Bob’s family:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Keep your memories and love close to your heart.

  52. Mitsy in mail and extended family, Bob was a great guy he will be truly missed by all. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.

  53. Mama Stella, Mitzi and all of Bob’s family members: Saying good-bye is difficult as we all will miss Bob, but the joys and memories of our life’s events with Bob will always bring joy to our hearts. I have all the memories of my dearest childhood friend and the 12 years of school with him at Sacred Heart. I always looked forward to my trips back to MC to reminisce with Bob. We always had lots to laugh about reflecting on our childhood adventures. May God Bless Bob and your family, and hold you tight until we are all reunited again. Love, Dione

  54. My Dear Stella and Family
    I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss of Bob.
    My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you my dear Friend.

  55. Bradley Family,
    Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Bob always being a happy person and unselfish with his kindness.
    Thoughts and prayers
    Stephani Schumacher-Collins

  56. One of my fondest memories of Bob goes back many, many years. I ran a 5 card stud game in the Trails Inn during the Bucking Horse Sale one year. When we were making the deal on how to split the profits, I asked him when he would be available so we could count the money together every night after the game. He asked me if I was planning on taking more than my share and I said “No, Sir”. Then he said, “Well, there isn’t any reason for me to have to count it with you then, is there?”. And he didn’t. I counted it everynight and brought him his share every morning. I was running 3 different poker games in 3 different bars that year. He was the only one that didn’t need to be there for the count. I have never forgot that. Rest easy, Bob.. and thank you for your service to our country…

  57. Dear Stella, Mitzi & Family,
    I was a classmate of Bob’s at Sacred Heart for 12 years. Before his retirement I always stopped at the TI on Bucking Horse Sale weekend to say hello. I will always remember his fun loving ways. I am very sorry for your loss and will keep him in my prayers. May he Rest in peace.
    Sincerely,

  58. Your family was so very kind to us with the passing of my brother, Ed Bloxom. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

  59. My Prayers and condolences go out to all of Bob’s family. I hadn’t seen Bob since we graduated from 8th grade at Sacred Heart. He was a great young man, sorry I never knew him as an adult. Rest in Peace, “Bobby”.

  60. Stella and Family- Ervin and I are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Were sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Bob was one good person. God Bless you all.

  61. January 24, 2019
    I came into this website again to refill my memory of what John Morford had written in tribute to Bob’s spectacular trust and honesty. I ran a couple of poker games for Bob as well over the years. Everything was PERFECT as it always MUST be when you cut money with your partners.
    I told Mitzi and Mel after Bob passed away that I had two (2) or three (3) years before told Bob I was writing a historical fiction novel as a tribute to him for his having been my wonderful friend for so many years.
    “Robert The Bad”. Robert Bruce Bradley is a Scottish privateer during the wars for Scottish independence all tied into William Wallace and Mel Gibson’s spectacular “Braveheart”.

    Rob Shipley

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