Bradley Woodruff Young Jr.

Bradley Woodruff Young, Jr.

Bradley "Brad" Young, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2017 at the age of 91. Bradley was born in Seattle and grew up in Spokane, WA. He was Student Body President of Lewis and Clark High School and valedictorian in 1944. He developed a love for playing piano, learned to play by ear and took lessons from radio station staff musicians. He formed his own high school dance band with friends.

In 1944 he was accepted into the Navy's V-12 program for Officers Training at Willamette University and completed his NROTC training at the UW, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve. At the UW he graduated with degrees in Journalism and Law, was a member of Alpha Tau Omega and won the light heavy weight boxing title in 1947. He continued with his piano playing and became a member of the Nautical Knaves dance band until the war ended. He married his lifelong love, Lucille Freeberg, in 1952 and they raised four children, while he worked at Sears. His family life was rich and full and he enjoyed teaching his children show tunes and performing. He was always ready for a party, and his home was a place of hospitality for many. As a professional pianist he continued to perform regularly into his eighties, including many years at the Seattle Center for senior dances and the annual Winterfest event.

He leaves behind his sister Jaime "Patsy" Lufkin, daughters Jaime (Norm) Cornutt, Florence Woodbrook, sons Bradley (Roberta) Young III and Martin (Jenny) Young, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Lucille, his brother Charles Bayard, sisters Esther (Nelson), Lillian (Rogers), Laurel (Danforth) as well as one grandson and one great-grandson. His legacy was love and music and he will be very much missed by all of the family.

His memorial service

will be held at

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

14514 20th Ave NE in Shoreline on Friday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm.

Please sign Brad's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.