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Albert Radford Obituary

Albert F. Radford, 90, of Fruita, died April 23, 2021, at home. He was a LT COL USAF retired 20 years, TRW 20 years. Survivors: son, David Radford; daughter, Karen Leonard; 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services 1 p.m., May 1, at Martin Mortuary.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel on Apr. 29, 2021.

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Linda Gordon

May 4, 2021

He was a great friend and Pinochle player. He will be missed for his smile and humor.

Jan Kerr

May 3, 2021

Al will never be forgotten. His kindness, friendship and beautiful smile will live on with all of us.

Linda Griffith- WSPC Secretary

May 1, 2021

Al was always the perfect gentleman on and off the pickleball courts. He never seemed to have a "bad" day. He will be missed by our entire pickleball community. Rest in peace, my friend.

Ronald Annan

April 30, 2021

Many people pass through your life and I feel blessed to have met Al on the pickleball court and come to call him "friend" these last 10 or so years. He was one of the kindest, most gracious individuals I have ever known.

Thank you, Al, for all the pickleball games we played as partners as well as opponents. You always gave it your best effort, were an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed. Please save a game for me on "the other side".

Paul Rolland

April 29, 2021

I remember partnering with Al a few years ago in a tournament. It worked out well because we each missed about the same number of shots. He was a classic "good guy" who was a pleasure to be around. RIP my friend. Be well on the other side.

Dana Sullivan

April 29, 2021

Al you will be missed! One of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Always greet me with a smile! Will miss seeing you at the pickleball courts.

Cheryl Reigle

April 29, 2021

Al was one of a kind. He loved to hunt, bike, play Pickleball and dance. He had the moves too on the dance floor. All the ladies at the Moose Lodge, Elks and senior center waited in line for twinkle toes. He asked me one time doesn't Dennis (my husband) dance I need help with all these women! And he was always helpful to any Pickleball beginners of the female persuasion. Hello ladies he would say need help? I was honored to cook many meals for him and I can attest to the fact that the man never met a brussels sprout that he didn't hate! He would just move them to the side and apologize. He never turned down any of my desserts - he had a sweet tooth for sure. What a dear special man he was. I adored him and this earth is a lesser place without Al.

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