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David Bradley Obituary
On June 8, 1973, in Grand Rapids, he married Paula Ruth VanLoenen and together they raised two children, enjoyed nearly 52 years of marriage, and were members of Beth Haven Baptist Church.
David had worked in the shipping and receiving department at Viatec for 33 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing,
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances May (Vaughn) & William Ellsworth Lloyd; three sisters, Mary Shaffer, Caroline Hunt, and Joan Meyers; a brother, Jack Bradley; two granddaughters, Elli Bradley and Hannah Snyder; and two grandsons, Ethan Snyder and Seth Snyder
Surviving are his wife, Paula R. Bradley of Belding; their children, David & Ronda Bradley II of Sheridan, Bobbi & David Snyder of Greenville; eight grandchildren, David Jesse "DJ" Bradley, Jordyn & Nick Soucie, Abbey Bradley, Brooklyn Bradley, Spencer Bradley, Paetyn Snyder, David Snyder; a sister, Jean Bradley; siblings-in-law, Andrew & Lora VanLoenen and Janet VanLoenen. and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Beth Haven Baptist Church, 1158 W. Carson City Road (M-57), Sheridan, where memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday.
The Rev. Kevin Crowell, pastor of Beth Haven Baptist Church, will officiate and a luncheon will follow the service.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to the "Gals On The Go" Widow's & Friends ministry at Beth Haven Baptist Church will be available at the church. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign David's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.
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