William H. "Brad" Bradshaw Jr.

1932 - 2007

BRADSHAW William H. "Brad" Jr. William H. "Brad" Bradshaw, Jr. age 75, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at OSU Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1932, in McKeesport, PA to the late William and Margaret Bradshaw. He was a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and graduated as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He was inducted into the B.G.S.U. Athletic Hall of Fame for football, track and swimming. Upon graduation he played professional football with the Baltimore Colts until he was called to active duty where he continued as a player/coach. Following his discharge from the Army, he took a position with Ashland Oil and retired as director of Commercial Real Estate. He and his wife were active in the B.G.S.U. Alumni Association. Retirement allowed him time for activities he truly loved, fishing, golfing and his beloved grandchildren. Bill and Julia split their time between residences in Tierra Verde, Florida and Marblehead, Ohio. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Julia L. (Holstein) Bradshaw; daughter and son-in-law, Karin and Tom Stewart of Clearwater, FL; son and daughter-in-law, William H. Bradshaw III and Kally of Gahanna; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Theo Bradshaw of Blacklick, OH; grandchildren, Eleni and Will Bradshaw, Amanda Neyer, Jessica and Rebecca Stewart. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2007 at Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St., Gahanna; Rev. Stephanie Boaz, officiating. Those who wish may contribute to the Bowling Green State University Athletic Dept. in Bill's memory (William H. <7C>Bradshaw, Jr. Memorial, BGSU Athletic Dept., Perry Stadium East, Bowling Green, OH 43403). Arrangements by Schoedinger Northeast Chapel (614-939-4558. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or to extend condolences to the family.