Obituary of Marna Bradford

Born: September 7, 1943

Passed Away: April 22, 2009

Marna Bradford of Wasa Lake, British Columbia passed away in the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, British Columbia on April 22, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

Marna will be lovingly missed by his partner, Patricia Sheridan; brothers: Leland "Wink" Bradford (Cheryl), "Nip" Bradford (Molly) and twin brother Myles Bradford; his sisters: Joanne Birnie (Glenn), Norma McCormick (Ken), Sylvia George (Nick) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Marna is predeceased by his mother Gertrude; father Marna; baby sister Wendy Sue Bradford; nephew Leland Bradford and sister-in-law Cherryl Bradford.

Marna loved life and lived it to the fullest. He would phone family and friends to give them a bad time, but the real reason was to check up on them and get the latest news to pass on to the rest of the family. He was truly the "Bradford Network" He enjoyed the outdoors: fishing, golfing and skiing. The best part of these activities was the camaraderie, scores didn't matter, it was the number of golf balls he found. He loved huckleberries!! He knew every patch between the border and the Kinbasket and he'd always tell you how many he picked, but never let you know where he found them. Marna enjoyed several summers gold mining in the Yukon and spending time with Myles and his family in Dease Lake, hunting, fishing and guiding. Marna worked in the paving industry, construction and winter road maintenance. He was a good friend, a good person and will be sadly missed.

A Celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at McPherson Funeral Home at 1885 Warren Avenue, Kimberley, British Columbia at 1:30 pm.

A reception will follow at the Kimberley Legion. Interment took place on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Kimberley Cemetery.

Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honour of Marna may do so to their charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.Condolences for the family may be offered at:www.mcphersonfh.com