Bradford Southworth Perkins

Dear Family: I just happened upon Brad's obituary today, which is more than 15 years after his passing. I knew Brad when we were dormitory/roommates at Boston University 1975-1978. He was everything everyone described in the tributes below and much more. His love of music (but not academics) was truly remarkable. I am heartened that he had a very good life before his untimely passing. I lost my brother to the same disease that took Brad, so I know the heartache of his passing. He was a...

I recently came across a photo of Brad and Marit not long after Marit was born. This led me to search for him in hopes of reconnecting after all these years. My heart sank in seeing this and I send my love and late condolences to Sara and Marit. Brad was a good friend "back in the day." He turned me on to some great music and I will always remember his big smile and loving spirit. My only regret is not staying in touch with him and his lovely family...

All the best to Sara and Marit and know that Brad’s memory lives on with me. He was a great friend and hockey buddy to me and I think of him often.
Tom Crites

Dear Family:

I have nothing but wonderful memories of Brad Perkins. One of the funniest is when he contacted my son Joseph, then a 3rd grader at McGilvra Elementary. Joseph was a classmate of Merit. In any case, it turns out that Brad & Joseph had very spirited conversations about Baseball.

Apparently, Joseph and Brads team were playing one evening. I checked the landline voice mail and Brad had left a message for Joseph, which when I told Joseph he had a message...

I miss my hockey buddy....

Sarah and Marit,

I was so sorry to hear of Brad's passing. What a big loss for all who knew him, but most of all for you both. I will always remember how kind and thoughtful he was as a parent at McGilvra. How proud he was of you, Marit, and the love he had for you both. I will forever cherish the wonderful soundtrack of our Somewhere Today poetry he produced after 9/11. Sending big hugs to you both. Much love, Jodie Harper Davis

I knew Brad in the 80's in Seattle when we were in a band together called "Home is a Tricky Concept". If I recall correctly Brad came up with the name when we were discussing our philosophies of home, and feeling like misfits in that department, and he quoted James Brown with as saying that, and the name stuck.

Brad's knowledge of music, his playing on that awesome collectible guitar along with his irreverent and entertaining playing, company, and YES, his dancing and searing guitar...

Dear Sara and Marit - I've had you in my thougts and prayers daily over the past month.

During the St. Joseph School years, I enjoyed watching Brad coach the girls and occasionally having an opporunity to converse with him about ice hockey and cycling.

If you need anything, know that we are here to support you and Marit.

Karen Beaudry

My deepest sympathy to the family of a wonderful special man. I will always remember the love and passion that Brad posessed for his work at KIRO and for hockey. What a fantastic team mate and player. He will be missed in many hearts.