Gordon Bradley McFadden

Gordon Bradley McFadden (73) of Taos, New Mexico and Indian Wells, California, where he lived with his beloved life-partner, Ruth Houston, passed away on March 7th, 2012. Brad is lovingly remembered as a shining light in the lives of everyone he touched. Born to Gordon Miller and Phyllis Margaret McFadden in Globe, AZ, on September 3, 1938, Brad spent his early years in Sacramento and then his most formative years in Corcoran, CA where he honed his dancing skills, lettered in a variety of sports and made lifelong friends. He attended Cal Poly University where he continued playing baseball, and after graduating from college, he began his career in the cattle industry residing at various times in California, Arizona, and Texas. Brad enjoyed travel throughout his life and had particularly fond memories of a trip he took around the world with his sister, Clarice, and her partner Pete in the mid 80's. That trip included a visit to Paris where his youngest daughter, Marcy, was residing at the time. He radiated pride when sharing stories with friends extolling what a wonderful tour guide she was to them. A loving father, grandfather, and an avid golfer and fisherman, Brad enjoyed sharing the company of his son Devon, who was a frequent cohort to him in all things outdoors. They were quite a force to be reckoned with at the various golf tournaments they played. Brad was also immensely proud of his oldest daughter, Blaine, and her accomplishment at being such a loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Emma and Winnie. Brad cherished his friends; they were as important to him as his family. He is survived by Ruth, his three children and their spouses, Blaine McFadden, Marc and Marcy McFadden Matyas, and Devon and Ronya Corey McFadden, as well as his five adored grandchildren Emma and Winnie Stack, Jack and Kate Matyas, and Niall McFadden. He is also survived by his sister Clarice McFadden, her partner Peter Demetrulias and her children Lisa and Brian and his three children, Zachary, Dylan and Lexi. - -