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From High School 40 years ago. Best teacher ever.
Jenny Africano
February 09, 2024 | School


Torrance, California
David Alan Bradbury David Alan Bradbury died peacefully in his San Pedro home on February 1st at the age of 67 after a blessedly brief period of illness following his cancer diagnosis. His wife Jane was by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha (Bert) Bradbury and Henry...
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From High School 40 years ago. Best teacher ever.
Jenny Africano
February 09, 2024 | School
Mr B. will always be living in the lessons he passed on to us & now we must pay forward to generations to come. He inspired us, while also showing us the work ethic required to create art. I will miss you Mr B.
Bo Countryman
July 03, 2022 | School
I still find myself fondly thinking of "B" frequently. What a kind man who made impressions on lives far beyond his comprehension. Miss ya buddy!
Ian A Mikelson
February 09, 2022 | School
I miss David every single day
kelley mitchell pedigo
February 09, 2021 | Friend
May ALL of the KILN GODS shine your smile, love of life, inner glow and that amazing ability you gave so freely, that match which you ignited in so many of us, to continue on through all you touched.
"Now take your slabs outside and feel your world!"
Thank you my friend. You released a vision within me which has never stopped. I love you dude... Ever since our first meeting, Summer 72'.
Glow, my friend and be!
Kevin Floyd
September 06, 2014 | PVP, CA

David was a guest at Kate's wedding in 1989
May 21, 2014
I just found out about Mr. B's passing today, I was just telling my co-workers a "Mr. B" story today!! He was such a nice guy/teacher, he really made my enjoyment of ceramics a great experience!!
Laurie Stewart-Class of '81
April 15, 2014 | Grants Pass, OR
B! You were so much more than just a teacher. You were a friend, a supporter and an educator in life. Your lessons extended far beyond the world of ceramics and I consider myself truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and learn from you. There are teachers and professors who do their job well, but are forgotten with time. Then there are those like yourself, who leave an indelible mark on their students and are cherished forever for doing so. You enriched the lives of more than...
Ian Mikelson
March 12, 2014 | Manhattan Beach, CA
To the Bradbury Family,
Love to all of you. He was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed.
Love from
The Turner Family
March 10, 2014