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George Joseph Bradshaw Sr.

1937 - 2022

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

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East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary

9189 East Stockton Boulevard

Elk Grove, California

George Bradshaw Obituary

George Joseph Bradshaw, Sr.
October 29, 2022
Elk Grove, California - George Joseph Bradshaw, Sr., was called home to be with the Lord on 10/29/2022. He was born in Sacramento on 3/17/1937. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Bradshaw (Shoop) with whom he raised two children, George Bradshaw (Micki) and Julie Lewis (David). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Christian, Jessica, and Heather, and great grandchildren, Dominic and Eli. He was predeceased by his mother, Frances Shreffler, and step-father, Butch Shreffler.
George graduated from Christian Brothers High School. He volunteered for the CA National Guard and transferred to the US Army Reserves. He retired after 30 years of employment with the US Federal Government. George loved serving his country and was a true patriot!
George was dearly loved by his family and friends. His legacy to his family is a treasure of memories of a kind, generous, hardworking, and loving man. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Viewing will be November 10th from 9am-12pm at East Lawn Memorial Park, 9180 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA; funeral at 2pm in the East Lawn chapel. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Jim and Gay Bryant

November 23, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Bobby and Stephanie Henderson

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Bobby Henderson

November 9, 2022

Sending all the love and prayers to you Joyce and your family. Thank you for the many years of hosting our family reunions and bringing the family together. George will be missed. So much love.

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BP

November 7, 2022

My condolences to the family. I am very sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and peace from God. Romans 15:13

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Christine Rakela McClelland

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Julie Bradshaw Lewis

November 2, 2022

I love you, Daddy! I will forever be your little girl <3! Family was so important to you so I chose a photo from our wedding to share. You had such kind and loving words to share with us.

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Nov

10

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

East Lawn Memorial Park

9180 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA

Nov

10

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

East Lawn chapel

CA

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East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary

9189 East Stockton Boulevard, Elk Grove, CA 95624

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