Memories of Gary Lee Bradt

In memory of

Gary Lee Bradt

Big Rapids, MI, USA

July 4, 1937 - September 8, 2018

Jul 4, 1937 - Sep 8, 2018

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amber Perry

Dear family of Gary Lee Bradt,

I am saddened to hear of your loss of Mr. Bradt.
I would to share an encouraging thought from the scriptures.
I have found Isaiah 25:8 to be upbuilding to me when I have lost a loved one. It says:
“He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it. “

This scripture shows that we will be able to see our passed loved ones soon again during the resurrection. I would like to share one more Scripture with you. Its found at Isaiah 26:19. So not only will we get to see our loved ones again, we will see them rise up and shout joyfully!
Isn’t that a beautiful hope to look forward to ?

I would like to encourage you to visit our website at JW.ORG
There you will find more encouraging scriptures, Articles in many different topics, and videos.
Again I would like to send my condolences to the family of Gary Lee Bradt.

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Lisa Ehlers

Mary,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Gary’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will cherish the memories of our time in Slovenia with Gary.
With love,
Lisa, Eric, Griffin & Hazel Ehlers

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Jacqueline French

Jacqueline French: My prayers and love to the Bradt/Miller families. Cherish the memories of happy times spent with Gary. May these memories help lessen the sorrow of your loss. Condolences from your Slovenian cousin, Jackie.

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Bonnie Dalman

Mary and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers. I remember Gary on the many trips I took with the RC Community Travels. He was always helpful to all those on the trips.

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Shari Jackson

2017, Big Rapids, MI, USA

Celebrating Gary's 80th Birthday

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Shari Jackson

2010, Godešič, Slovenia

Gary & Mary's 48th Anniversary

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Shari Jackson

2007, Evart, MI, USA

My parents on their 45th wedding anniversary

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Shari Jackson

1969, Utica, MI, USA

Christmas 1969

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Shari Jackson

2006, Slovenia

From our first trip to Slovenia

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Shari Jackson

2018

From Shari Bradt Jackson's facebook page on 9/9/2018: Yesterday was one of the hardest days of my life. We said goodbye to my dad, who passed as he had wanted to live--surrounded by his family that he loved. Dad, thank you. You taught us that family and friends mattered. Our family gatherings became not only a time for our family to come together, but the belief that everyone was welcome--even if you weren't a "relation". You took classes at night and then moved our family to CMU to get your bachelor's degree and eventually your master's degree at FSU. Yes, you taught students at Ferris, but once commented that one of your favorite jobs was being the groundskeeper for a school district. You were interested in everything -- painting, photography, genealogy and family photos, restoring and remodeling houses, antique cars (just how many did you own or drive in your life????), computers/technology, books, nature and music. You taught us to keep trying things in life -- how many at 70 (or so) would go white water rafting on the Soca River because his grandson asked him to? You liked to travel. Your favorite destination was Slovenia -- you fell in love with the country and our newfound relatives from the first moment we went there. Yes, you could be moody (and this could drive Mom to distraction!). You enjoyed sitting on your deck or in the pavilion at the Farm or on your porch in BR with a cup of coffee near you while contemplating life and enjoying nature. One of the phrases I remember was "sometimes I just sits, and sometimes I just sits and thinks". However, you were never too busy to talk to us. You taught us about our family and where they came from and who they were. Our ancestors were just not names - they became real to us through your stories. You loved our spouses and were so excited when each of your five grandchildren were born! Our children loved going to Grandma and Grandpa's house and it was a special treat to have ice cream with Grandpa! You built up snowbanks at the Farm so they could slide down them with their sleds. You walked with us in your woods. You were a prankster too -- Spooky Old Alice became real entity in the barn (though the help of Uncle Dave and Uncle Paul shaking the chains in the upper floor!) You enjoyed your children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren at each stage of their lives and they in turn loved being with you. I feel sad that your great-grandchildren will not have the same privilege, but we will continue to talk to them about you so that you will be real to them too. "Grace Properly" and "na zdravje" will live on. I love you and will miss you....

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