Charles George Bradford

Charles George Bradford, 88, of Roberts, Idaho, passed away on January 21, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born May 6, 1936, in Grapevine, Arkansas, to Aubrey Houston Bradford and Eunice Marie Dougan Bradford. He joined the United States Navy as a young man, was stationed in Long Beach, California, and served aboard the USS Philip (DD-498) in support of the Korean War. He also served in the Reserves following his active duty service.

On May 7,1955, he married Darlene Lucille Balentine Wallace in Klamath Falls, Oregon. They lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, then moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he owned a custodial business and a milk delivery business. They moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1961, where he worked at the INEL with Argonne National Laboratory as a maintenance supervisor until retirement.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he also served for several years as the church custodian. He was an avid hunter, hunting guide, trapper, fisherman, and a member of the Upper Snake River Trapper's Association. He owned the business Scalenet of Idaho, handmade fishing and boat nets. He also enjoyed farming, horseback riding, coin collecting, and traveling to Fort Hall with his brother, Earl, every week.

He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved to tell stories of his many life adventures, mostly true, some tall tales, and always had a joke or two to share. He loved to laugh and make people smile.

George is survived by his son, Brady Bradford of Shelley, Idaho; daughter, Katherine Bradford (Brent) Struhs of Rigby, Idaho; daughter, Cindy Bradford (Arnie) Lowrey of Montgomery, Texas; grandchildren, Brent Bradford of Portland, Oregon, Benjamin Bradford of Pocatello, Idaho, Brandon Struhs of San Diego, California, Blake Struhs of Denver, Colorado; great-grandchildren, River Struhs and Noelle Struhs of Denver, Colorado; brothers, Rhett Bradford of Irwin, Idaho and Earl Bradford of Rigby, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene, of 62 years; his youngest son, Tony; and a sister, Dorothy Lea Hamilton.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all of the nurses and care givers from Nuclear Care Partners and Brio Home Health and Hospice for their skilled, gracious, compassionate extended care of George. He was so appreciative of their help in making his last years so comfortable. Also thanks to Dr. Dane Dickson who was not only his physician of many years, but also his friend.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.