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Donald Curtis Bradbury, Jr.
Entered into eternal life on March 5, 2007, in San Jose, CA. Born February 19, 1960, in San Francisco, CA, to Geraldine and Walter Bradbury. His family moved to San Jose when he was just and infant. He graduated from Andrew Hill High School. Don worked hard all of his life, driving truck for his mother's business and driving the shuttle bus for San Jose Airport. Don's passion was bowling. He met his wife in a bowling alley. He and Robin were married on November 12, 1989. He loved to travel to different states for bowling tournaments. He also enjoyed a good poker game of liars dice on the weekends. Don was well loved by all those who knew him. He will truly be missed.Don is survived by his wife Robin, daughter Amber, son Curtis, close nephew Jimmy and his girlfriend Nati, and the following brothers and sisters: Hank Bradbury of Hawaii, Bill & Irene Bradbury of Salida, Mac & Sylvia Bradbury of Los Banos, and Ann Bradbury of San Jose. Also the following nieces and nephews: Melissa, Nicole, Billy, Kayce, Brenda, Tiffiany, and Brian. Plus five great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007, at New Creation Lutheran Church, 7275 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations towards Don's children's college fund. SAN JOSE FUNERAL SERVICETo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Annie Bradbury
February 19, 2008
Happy Birthday,,,,,,,,,I can't believe it has been almost 1 year. I know that you are not hurting anymore, I just wish I wasn't.. I will always love you..
annie bradbury
May 16, 2007
Donnie, I miss you.I have no where to go but here,to tell you that I miss you
Diana Halvorson
April 17, 2007
You have my deepest condolences. Don, Amber, Curtis, and Big Jim all hold a special place in my heart thru junior bowling at Oakridge. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Please let me know how to make a donation to Amber and Curtis' college fund.
Dale Halvorson
April 17, 2007
I just found out about Don's passing. Although I did not know Don well my family had a relationship with him centered around Oak Ridge. He was a good man and I wish the family the fery best.
annie bradbury
March 10, 2007
Donnie , Boy,were you wrong!! Everyone came to your service, You were one special guy... A man all of your children, nieces and nephews will have to look up to and never stop smiling with pride when they speak of you.... And that includes me also when I say he was my baby brother....
Julie Ledford
March 9, 2007
You always made me laugh Uncle Don. I enjoyed the time I was able to talk with you even though it wasn't very often. I feel blessed to have known you. May you be at peace now.
Julian Ochoa
March 8, 2007
Don you will be greatly miss,we have some awsome history dating back to the 80s.I raelly enjoyed our bowling nites,our little $2.oo wages on each game the dancing after bowling,were we both met our wives.You will always be the King of Hooks.I will miss you.
Glenn & Debbie Stauffer
March 8, 2007
Just knowing you was a joy. You were always good to us and our family. You are in a better place now, free of pain. You will be missed.
Love, Glenn & Debbie
Kayce DeGraw
March 8, 2007
Hey Uncle Donny just wanted to let you know that Im always gonna love you. You were the one that took me to the beach the first time I ever went to California. I had a ball. I will always remember that day. I love you and I know you are ok and doing good. We will meet again one day in the big sky. Love you!!!!!!!!
Tillie Magaña
March 8, 2007
You will always be "Donny from across the street who loved peanut butter and jam sandwiches" to the Valencia family. We will love you always and never forget what you brought into our lives......
Robin
March 8, 2007
You fought long and hard and amazed us all. You are one very special person. I know you will be watching over me and keeping me safe. I love you
Annie
March 8, 2007
Life will never be the same again.. Only you and I know what I mean.. We were always there for each other to be a friend, to protect, Who do I turn to now? Please , be in peace and know that my life and everyone else's life will have such a big hole,, but will never be empty because we knew and LOVED you...
Love always and a day... Annie
The Rossi Family
March 8, 2007
Don's humor, personality, and sheer joy of living will be missed. Somehow, 50 cents will not mean quite the same thing anymore. Our thoughts, prayers and love to the family.
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