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2011
William James Bradburn, 88, of Clemmons, born on September 8, 1922 passed away on May 16, 2011. His immediate survivors are his wife Jocelyn of the home; children, Pamela (Kevin) Still; Kathleen (Steven) Hurlbut; Nora (Joseph) Richards; Jonathan Ray; Susan (Mark) Coleman; Jennifer (James) Schneider; Jayne (Gregory) Murphy; grandchildren, Jeremy; Jonathan; Nathan; Cassandra; Kailey; Wilson; Kajsa; Michaela; Aidan; sisters, Ruth Rudawski; Alice Williams; Lucille (Ronald) Myles; brother, Charles T. Bradburn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Ruth Beese; sister, Mary Jane Lonergan; and brother, Robert Bradburn. He was active in the Clemmons Kiwanis Club, the Tarhill Base of NC Submarine Veterans; an avid Steelers fan; and retired from PPG Industries as an electrical engineer. A visitation and memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Please call Frank Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel, 2849 Middlebrook Drive, Clemmons at 336-766-4714 for times. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clemmons Kiwanis Club or the American Cancer Society. On line condolences may be made to www.frankvoglerandsons.com
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June 4, 2011
Norm Beese
"Uncle Bill" - the name brings wonderful memories. May you find peace in those fond memories.
May 27, 2011
Jim Beese
I remember all the vacations the Bradburn family took wo Wausau, always looked forward to seeing them. Uncle Bill had a kind and easy manner about him, good humor and a love for people.
May 21, 2011
Guy Rudawski
My condolences to all the Bradburn family for the loss of Uncle Bill.
May 19, 2011
Art and Marilyn Dilg
Our love and prayers are sent to Kathy, Pam, Susan, and Jayne on the loss of their loving father. We send love and prayers to Jocelyn on the loss of a loving husband. We send love and prayers to Ruthie, Alice, Lucille and Tommy on the loss of a loving brother. And to all of the adult children and young ones who called him Uncle Bill, we send love and prayers. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of this kind and remarkable man.
Rest eternal grant to Bill, O Lord: and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
May 19, 2011
Barb Beese Wipfli
To my cousins,
My favorite memory of your Dad. The entire Beese family gang was at Uncle Dale's house. Your Dad lined up all the kids in order of height in a straight line. Then he had us follow his instructions (wish I could remember them!) The next thing we knew, your Dad pushed the smallest kid at the end of the line and of course, we all fell over. Your Dad, and the rest of us laughed so hard.
Your Dad kept the cousins in touch with visits for many years and I always felt touched by his generous love for family.
I am so sorry for your loss. God's blessings and my love,
Barb Beese Wipfli
May 19, 2011
"Ruthy" Bradburn [Rudawski]
May 18 2010 My big brother is layed to rest today.
To Jocelyn, Pam, Kathy, Susie, and Jane-
I am so sad for all of us on this loss of husband, father, and big brother.
Bill was always "there" for family no matter how far apart we might be. His kind and generous heart was evident to
everyone who knew him. As children, we were all captivated by him and his crazy sense of humor, his boisterous laugh, and his uncanny ability to keep us all entertained. In his own unique way, brother Billy was our strength.
I truly believe that Bill loved every minute of his great long life and that he died a very happy warrior.
May 19, 2011
Holly Rudawski McCutcheon
Uncle Billy will always have a special place in my heart. I admire him and all he did. I send my love to his family, with special thoughts to my dear cousins, with whom we shared many good times as children.
May 19, 2011
Donna Praskovich
My Dear Uncle Bill & Godfather, you have touched my life in so many ways and I will miss you dearly. You were a wonderful man. May you rest in peace. Donna Praskovich
May 18, 2011
Joyce Rudawski Hart
My deepest sympathies to all. Rest in peace my uncle/godfather.
May 18, 2011
Linda Rudawski
To my Bradburn cousins - I am sorry that you are saying goodbye to your father. He always seemed so determined to provide for you a nice life. I am glad he had a long life. To my mom, Aunt Lucille, Aunt Alice and Uncle Tom - I am sorry that your brother Billy has passed. I was blessed to know him. Love
May 18, 2011
Ed Brewer
Bill was a very valuable member of the Kiwanis Club. I really enjoyed his company and I was fascinated by his accounts of his time in the submarine service.
May 18, 2011
You will be missed Uncle Bill. You were a very special person. My condolences to the family. You are in our prayers.
Colleen Bob Rob and Angela Godfrey
May 18, 2011
Evon Murphy
Dear Jayne and family- my hope for you is to find comfort with one another and peace in your heart. I am so sorry.
May 18, 2011
Ernest LeMonnier
Kath, My thoughts are with you and am so sorry for your loss.xxxErn
May 18, 2011
Carolyn (Laney) Gauthier
Sending my deep sympathies to you for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of the good times you had together.
Carolyn (Laney) Gauthier, former neighbor and friend to Kathi
May 18, 2011
Cassie Tuttle
Dearest Kathy and sisters,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Of course, it has been many, many years since I've seen him. But I remember Bill as a quiet, gentle man -- raising four beautiful teenaged daughters.
Bless you all,
Cassie
May 18, 2011
Tom Beese
I remember the smile on Uncle Bill's face every time he came to Wisconsin. May his Soul Rest in Peace and God Bless all in his Family.
May 18, 2011
Tracy Schmitt
Pam -
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I hope that the memories of your father live on and bring you comfort.
- Tracy
May 18, 2011
Karl Beese
Uncle Bill will always hold a special place in my heart and in our family. Back when long distance travel was a bit slower and far less predictable, Uncle Bill and My Dad always found a way to get our families together.
Uncle Bill was always willing to take time from perhaps his only vacation that year to take us Fishing, play catch or just sit and share a laugh. Perhaps he would have rather been playing golf or relaxing with a good book, but it never fealt that way.
I remember Bill still as "a larger than life figure" - a powerful Businessman, a great Father and an outstanding Uncle. As I grow older and slowly a bit more mature, the loss of loved ones reminds me of the values our elders strived to instill upon us so many years ago. Family, Faith, Perserverance, Honestly, Humility. Not by their words, but by their actions. We we're all blessed to Uncle Bill in our lives. To Bill's family, may the love of family and friends comfort you in this time of loss. We love you and our homes and hearts are always open for the Bradburns.
Best Regards,
Karl Beese
May 18, 2011
Ken Bradburn
We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. We will all miss him as he touched so many of our lives. Our love and support is with you.
May 18, 2011
Darlene Schubert
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 18, 2011
Dear Bradburns,
I am a co-worker of Pam Bradburn and I would like to send my sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have heard so many stories from Pam about her father I feel as if I know him. Great memories.
Paulette Rump, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
May 18, 2011
Pam, sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family. Yvette
May 18, 2011
Laurie Hare Kreitzer
Dear Bradburns,
There is nothing to do at a time like this except let you know I'm thinking about all of you and remembering all of the fun times we had with Mr. Bradburn (as I still think of him).
May 18, 2011
Arlene Yochum
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. My thought and prayers are with you. There are so many memories.
May 18, 2011
Jody Sundquist
Jocelyn and all of Bill's family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. Hoping the love of family and memories of joyful times will help ease the pain of his passing.
Love,
Jody
May 18, 2011
Bill Whelan
I speak for the U.S. Submarine Veterans of North Carolina when I extend condolences to Jocelyn and the Family. Bill's oar is at rest. Chaplain Bill (USSVNC).
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