Ralph Birkett Bradford
June 19, 1920 — March 25, 2012
Ralph Bradford
Ralph B. Bradford of Eureka, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka at the age of 91.
He was born June 19, 1920 in Eureka, to George and Mabel Bradford. He attended Hallot Grade School and Climax High School, graduating May 1938. On January 27, 1942, he was united in marriage to Bernadine Lacy. To this union two children were born, Ronald Bradford and Linda Bradford.
In February 1942, Ralph enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, where he served three years in the European theater. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka where he served several positions.
He was employed by KPL Electric Co. at Madison and Eureka for 38 ½ years. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, long time member of the Lions Club, and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadine of the home; son, Ronald and wife, Barbara Bradford of Mission Viejo, California; three grandchildren, Audrey Fils, John Bradford, and Allison Bradford; three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Jacob, and Mason Fils; one sister, Joan Buckle of Eureka; and one sister-in-law, Pat Krumme of Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Linda Bradford.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Koup Family Funeral Home, in Eureka with Reverend Kenneth Baker of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
Ralph B. Bradford of Eureka, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka at the age of 91.
He was born June 19, 1920 in Eureka, to George and Mabel Bradford. He attended Hallot Grade School and Climax High School, graduating May 1938. On January 27, 1942, he was united in marriage to Bernadine Lacy. To this union two children were born, Ronald Bradford and Linda Bradford.
In February 1942, Ralph enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, where he served three years in the European theater. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka where he served several positions.
He was employed by KPL Electric Co. at Madison and Eureka for 38 ½ years. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, long time member of the Lions Club, and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadine of the home; son, Ronald and wife, Barbara Bradford of Mission Viejo, California; three grandchildren, Audrey Fils, John Bradford, and Allison Bradford; three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Jacob, and Mason Fils; one sister, Joan Buckle of Eureka; and one sister-in-law, Pat Krumme of Emporia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Linda Bradford.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Koup Family Funeral Home, in Eureka with Reverend Kenneth Baker of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
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