Michael Bradford

Michael Ray Bradford, 51, of Zeeland, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at his home. Mike was born August 12, 1963, in Holland, Michigan, to Ray E. Bradford and Ruth (Creamer) Bradford. He married his wife Donna in 1985 and they raised their children in Zeeland. For many years Mike worked in the restaurant business as a manager. He was preceded in death by his father Ray E. Bradford, his mother Ruth Johnson and two premature babies. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna, children: Stephanie Homan and Cody Whiteman, Ray Bradford (Melony), Rachael Sibley (Joshua), Michael Bradford (Keara), Marisa Bradford (Aaron Perry), Ryan Bradford (Michelle), Mary Bradford; grandchildren: Brianna, Elliott, Clarisse, Jessica, Addilynn, Brooklynn, Emerie, Braxton; his mom Florence Bradford, his step-father Duane Johnson, mother-in-law Mary Stang, his blended family of 11 siblings: Linda, Candy, Karen, Diane, Julie, Kristi, Kathy, Preston, Dale, Charles, Paul, and 9 brothers and sisters-in-law. A funeral service to honor the life of Michael R. Bradford will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 19, 2015, at Resurrection Life Church, 5100 Ivanrest Ave. SW Wyoming MI 49418. The Rev. Dean Wheeler will officiate. Visitation will be 5-8 pm, Thursday, June 18, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Private interment will be in Taylor Cemetery, Ganges Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.