Tim Bradley

February 5, 1953 – October 22, 1994

Timothy C. Bradley, a former Boulder resident, died Saturday, October 22, 1994 in Aurora. He was 41. He was born February 5, 1953, in Boulder.

Mr. Bradley was a computer analyst and a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Greenwood Village Congregation.

Survivors include his wife, Linda J. Bradley of Aurora, a daughter, Brooke H. Bradley of Aurora, a son Blake E. Bradley of Aurora, two sisters, Lynn Leopold of Ithaca, N.Y., and Cathy Bennet of Longmont; a brother Daniel Bradley of Austria, his mother, Ann Bradley of Boulder, and his father, Steve Bradley of Hygiene.

Tim’s sisters Lynn and Cat share these memories with Tim’s classmates:

The last of four children born to theatrical parents of the 1950s Boulder Nomad Playhouse, Tim was artistically inclined and very talented. In addition to photography, Tim loved the 12-string guitar. Seeing his love of the guitar, Tim’s mother sent her friend Judy Collins in search of the perfect guitar for Tim. Miss Collins took along her dear friend, Stephen Stills, and together they selected Tim’s guitar. Over the years he played both a Gibson and a Taylor.

Tim developed a lifelong love of folk music after joining the BHS folk music club, organized by Mr. Cline. Leo Kottke was his favorite artist and Tim devotedly played Kottke’s music. As Tim became more accomplished, he wrote and performed his own music, as well. He built his own mandolin and joined with other artists to form the group “Filigree” which performed in Denver venues. Filigree created its own unique, original sound that was a bit new age. Tim’s sister, Cat, sent Filigree recordings to Leo Kottke after Tim’s death, thanking Mr. Kottke for his influence in Tim’s music.

While in high school, Tim studied German and traveled with classmates and Mr. Cline to Germany. It was during this trip that Tim fell in love with a classmate that Tim referred to as the love of his life; but alas, she broke his heart. His family does not know the girl’s name, but he always spoke fondly of her. After high school Tim was a bit disillusioned with life, and did not go directly into college. Instead, Tim worked at Winter Park ski resort where his father was the manager. He rejuvenated his spirit by downhill skiing and ski jumping. He became a real hot-dog skier, leaving his siblings far behind. A few years later, Tim enrolled at Colorado Mountain College and studied photography for a couple of years.

As technology evolved, Tim excelled in computer aided design (CAD) while working in graphics. He also became quite accomplished as a McIntosh programmer and was working in that field at the time of his death.

Eventually Tim joined the Jehovah’s Witness Church and married Linda. They had a son, Blake, and a daughter, Brooke. His daughter now lives in Brooklyn, New York, working for Jet Blue Airlines. Tragically, Tim’s son died a couple of years after Tim.

Tim’s family cherishes memories of Tim’s enormous musical talent, his love of photography, his gentle ways, his dry sense of humor, his sharp intelligence, and his ability to prevail during hard times. They are grateful for his friendships with classmates Kimberly, Carla, John. and Belinda.

Salie Bradford recalls:
Tim always tried to carry my books and I got so upset with him.

Sally Reilly Robinson remembers: Tim was great on the 12-string.

Mary Sigley Brown reminisces:
Tim had such a sweet smile and was really kind. He was also a wonderful photographer. I remember him with his camera hanging on a strap around his neck - always ready to catch the moment on film.