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Wilbert Bradley Obituary
Wilbert "Brad" Bradley, passed peacefully July 27th in his son Marks arms. Wilbert was preceded in death, by his wife Bonny of 63 years, his daughter Robin Laverne and son James Patrick as well as his parents and siblings.
Wilbert was in the Navy during WW II on the USS Gwin, a destroyer minelayer in the Pacific. After the war, Wilbert went to school to become a pilot. He started his career as a personal pilot and then succeeded in becoming a commercial pilot for Northwest Airlines in 1952, venturing around the world, retiring as senior captain in Seattle December 12th 1985.
He is survived by his son Mark and his wife Robin, grandson Mark Jr., step grandkids Rikki and Sam, and great grandkids Alex and Addison.
Graveside services are being held at Greenwood Memorial in Renton, Washington on August 26th at 11:00am. The family has planned a gathering at Wilbert's home after the service.
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HARRY BEDROSSIAN
August 20, 2016
BRADLEY FAMILY- SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BRAD'S PASSING. HE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS ON NORTHWEST WE NEVER FLEW TOGETHER BUT HE WAS ALWAYS ONE OF THE STEADY GUYS YOU COULD DEPEND ON.
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