Bradley Thompson

Bradley Thompson obituary, Exeter, CA

Bradley Thompson

Bradley Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel on Dec. 11, 2024.

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Bradley Allen Thompson - age: 63
(May 01, 1961 to December 09, 2024
)
Resident of
Exeter, California
Visitation Information:
Per the family's request no service will be held.
Obituary:
Bradley Allen Thompson was born on May 1, 1961 in Van Nuys, California to his parents Duane and Rebecca Thompson. He lived in Exeter until he met and married his wife Wanda. Bradley attended and graduated the Exeter school system in 1979. Later in life he met and married his beautiful wife, Wanda on April 7, 2002 in Las Vegas. He was in the Tulare DHIA for over 20 years and was a well know figure of the Stag Saloon. Brad had one reason to live, beside for his wife and son, and that was fishing. He was such an enthusiastic fisherman. When Dustin was big enough Brad couldn't be happier then to share his biggest pastime with his son. Brad and Dustin won many Bass Tournaments throughout the state; Brad even won Angler of the Year. You would never want to go up against Brad when fishing, he would always catch the biggest fish no matter what, even if he made you stay on the boat until he did no matter how long it took. Brad would fish no matter the weather. Either in the blazing hot sun or in the pouring rain, in the freezing nights, or even in the blistering snow Bradley was a true fisherman through and through. Not only was fishing in his blood but he was best handyman you would have ever met. He would take such beat and old trucks and other wood items and make them look like brand new. He would spend many nights perfecting his craft by polishing brass and cooper items till they shined like new. He had such a wide collection of marbles, stamps and most of all glass insulators. Bradly is survived by his wife, Wanda, Son Dustin, Parents Duane and Rebecca, Brother Scott, Sister Renee, Grandson Aidan, Nephews Jeff and Josh Riley, Stephen Thompson, and Nieces Sarah Thompson and Jessica Walker. He is preceded in death by his Grandparents Jack and Kay Bosanko, Uncle John DeAngelo, and Aunt Connie Ryland.

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February 3, 2025

AKR posted to the memorial.

February 3, 2025

Angela Kay Ryland posted to the memorial.

December 24, 2024

JIM STORY posted to the memorial.

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AKR

February 3, 2025

My heartfelt sympathy to your family, you will be greatly missed.

Angela Kay Ryland

February 3, 2025

One thing I know for sure, I will see you again. I never thought I would ever get to know him like I did. I am heartbroken he has passed. I will try not to sorrow but have hope to see you again at the coming of Christ Jesus. You were a hard worker, when I talked to you, you were fixing a boat, helpin' your dad, and trying to get by another day. I will never forget what you like for lunch and will cherish all the times you were happy I mailed you and the conversations of unsolved mysteries we were always trying to figure out. Thank you for being my friend cousin. On December 9th, 2024 I looked back to see what I was doing that day, and I had taken only one photograph on my phone..., I was at a thrift store and a helper friend handed me a framed picture and when I read it, I was touched by the words, ever so much more now. w/ love Angela

JIM STORY

December 24, 2024

Brad and I were good friends had some good times fishing along with some derby memories.
RIP my friend.

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February 3, 2025

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Angela Kay Ryland posted to the memorial.

December 24, 2024

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