Robert Bradford

It's hard to believe Bob has been gone ten years already. Time has a way of healing but not of forgetting, and I will always treasure the thought of how Bob always supported me as one of the West Elementary family of teachers. Even when I was wrong, the correction or suggestion was always made in private, with the knowledge that you were still appreciated. Bob was one-of-a-kind. Principals may come and go, but a man of principle is harder to find. He will always be remembered as such by...

Dec 26
I think of Bob when I print because as a young cousin I heard he printed when he was in collage! Of course he loved to tease.

Margaret Henshaw Heath

Dear Bradford Family, I am very saddened by the passing of your husband, father, and my friend. I am sorry I had not heard about this sooner to make it to the visitation, it would have been nice to see Tim and the whole family again. I sit here on Christmas Day thinking of all the good time that we had with the gang at the Bradford house. I hope your holidays go well and I wish you the best.. Your family is in my prayers. Love sincerely, Dennis Wylie

To the Bradford Family,
Kay and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. To Kay and I Bob was a tremendous man the made a very positive impact on our three children. We are sure that Bob's legacy will last for a long time. We are thinking and praying for all of the family during this time.

Mr. Bradford and I shared the same birthday...he was the best principal and best role model a student could ask for. He is another reason why I went into education. Thank you Mr. Bradford for all that you did for kids!

To the Bradford Family,
I only knew Bob for a short time but I enjoyed his company when he attended my Day Service Program. God Bless you during this difficult time.

To the Bradford Family,
I pray that God will continue to give you the grace to go on without your beloved husband and father. I have nothing but wonderful memories of Bob. He was first my 6th grade teacher,and I believe it was his first year of teaching, at least at Grandville. Loved him as a teacher. Then I worked at West as an aid for 8 yr. It was always very hard to call him Bob. He deserved such respect and after having him as a teacher it was always Mr. Bradford. He thought that was...

To the Bradford family,

Diane and I were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was the principal at West when I first came to Grandville teaching band and 6th grade music at West. He was very supportive and it was so obvious how much he cared for his staff and the students at West. Such a positive impact on so many lives!

So sorry to hear about Mr. Bradford - - what a wonderful man and great friend of our family.