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John Brader Obituary
John Donald Brader, 66, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2011. He was born on August 9, 1944 to his parents, Theodore Brader and Mildred Hammons in Pasadena, Texas. John served in the U.S. Navy and The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union 74. He later dedicated his career to the Houston Fire Department for 32 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Brader, daughters; Stephanie Watkins (Tim), and Jamie Whalen and husband Kelly, sons; John Brader II and wife Frances, Brian Brader (Gina), Eric Brader (Mary), Kevin Brader and wife Jeanette, Bon Watkins and wife Nikki, and Daniel Brader, sisters; Shirley Wendelken and Sharline Thomas, brothers; Theodore Brader and wife Gerry, Luke Brader and wife Susan, Jeffery Anderson, and 13 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held for John on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas with Pastor Bill Cole officiating.
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John Kling
February 15, 2011
Please know that you are in our prayers during this most difficult time. I enjoyed working with john..always made everybody laugh...May he rest in Peace...
John Kling
Ronnie Boegler
February 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Christina Gonzalez
February 15, 2011
Stephanie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Christina
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