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BRADFORD PARKER Obituary
Lee Parker
Born Sep 17, 1953 and tragically and suddenly passed on Sep 23, 2012. Brad was born in Salem, Oregon to Jack and Mary Parker, who preceded him in death. He was raised in Sacramento, moved to the Bay Area in the late 70's, where he met and married the love of his life, Carol. Brad and family moved to Pacifica where he resided for the last 19+ years. Early on, music was a big part of Brad's life. For over four decades Brad played drums with various bands in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and traveled to several countries. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing music, cooking, hunting, and fishing. Brad was also an avid sports fan of the 2012 World Series Champions the SF Giants, SF 49ers, Golden State Warriors and Sacred Heart Cathedral's Fightin' Irish.
Brad is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Carol, daughters Olivia and Amanda; siblings, Retired Air Force Major, Donald Chaney (Lola), Sandra Sims, Michael Parker and Teri Manley (Kevin); in-laws, Bill Gordon, Lou Gordon (Teri), Andrea (Terry) Horde, Paula Gardner, Steve and Rikki Gordon; Sally Gibson who was like a sister; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Brad was a respected and loved employee of Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep in San Francisco.
A Mass and celebration of Brad's life will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, November 4 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1055 Ellis St. San Francisco.
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Dee Ireland Lewis
October 28, 2023
Dearest Brad ~
How coincidental and beautiful that you literally came to the forefront of my mind just a couple of days ago
For no apparent reason ~
I literally saw the image of you as I remembered you.
It is precious and inspiring to know that loved ones never really go far away because of the power and strength of that very love
You may have gone from this earth but you continue to live in my heart of hearts ~
Peace ~ Joy ~ Laughter ~ Light ~ Blessings ~ and
One Love ~
Dee
Eileen Martello Gillette
October 28, 2020
Thinking of you Brad, rest in peace you are not forgotten.
Joseph DeVito
January 10, 2018
When I am writing my own music I often think about how Brad would play drums and his ability to writing drum and bass parts with eaze and find the fattest grooves was par when we played together, ALSO I would love to contact
his wife CAROL and family but have lost contact # for her
and her family, Anyone who can pass this message to the family would be much appreciated. Thanks Joseph DeVito
Here's to the memory of your spirit and love forever ~
Dee Ireland Lewis
March 23, 2013
Dear Brad.....I hope you know that I always loved you...I am grieving right now...it just seems like we just reconnected on Facebook after years of separation....You will be sorely missed but I will cherish your memory and many fun moments from school days deep in my heart of hearts ~
March 23, 2013
In memory of Brad Parker, Class of '71, John F. Kennedy High School, Sacramento, CA
Eileen "Martello" Gillette
March 23, 2013
I graduated from John F. Kennedy with Brad, it is hard to believe his passing so young. To his family and friends of which I am sure he had a lot, I send my deepest condolences. In heaven, the beat goes on.
Brad Parker 1970
March 23, 2013
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