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Clarence Eugene "Gene" Bradshaw passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Salem, Oregon on February 29, 2024 at age 87.
Gene was born to Clifford and Margaret Bradshaw in Grand Island, Nebraska on April 29, 1936.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, daughter Branda Turner, and brother Gary Bradshaw. He is survived by his children Cindy Elliott, Billy Bradshaw, Gina Alcutt, Loretta Espeland, and Nancy Resa as well as brothers Ralph, Pat, and Dennis Bradshaw. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
Gene was a hardworking man who served in the Army and performed general labor as a young man. He later worked as a crewman for Tidewater Barge Lines through the Coast Guard guiding vessels up and down the Columbia River as well as ocean voyages to Alaska and Hawaii. He retired from Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill.
Gene was known for his love of old cars and owned many classics including his beloved 1930 Fleetwood V8 Cadillac. He won the 1989 Forest Grove Rotary Concours D'elegance Winner Circle Award. He loved going out with his fellow car club members for drives along the wonderful roads of Washington and Oregon.
In lieu of sending flowers, Gene requests that you take a drive and enjoy some music or a book on tape in remembrance of him.
I will miss Gene laugh and the time he spent with me. Gene took me in and treated me like one of his own kids. I will never forget Gene taking me though the Columbia Gorge and two Multnomah Falls. Last time we went to Multnomah Falls we stop at Shirley's Tippy Canoe Restaurant and bar where Gene had his first Kiss. Gene and Lois had their first date. The day was so Magical. I will never forget the day. I will miss Gene rest in peace we all love you.
I will miss Gene laugh and the time he spent with me. Gene took me in and treated me like one of his own kids. I will never forget Gene taking me t though the Columbia Gorge and two Multnomah Falls. Last time we went to Multnomah Falls we stop at Shirley's Tippy Canoe Restaurant and bar where Gene had his first Kiss. Gene and Lois had their first date. The day was so Magical. I will never forget the day. I will miss Gene rest in peace we all love you.
Love you. Miss you so much.
Dear gpa,
You are a warm sprint on a cool crisp October evening. I have felt you with me sense the day you passed. Thank you for watching out for me. I need it. Dont forget to move on to the next life. We are all going to be ok.
Daddy, I miss you so much. I miss you saying I love you. I miss putting you robe on and tying it to get my daily hug. I miss seeing you and Fiona sleeping in the chair.
The doggies miss you also. They love you so much.
Hugs and loves Pumpkinhead
I love you grandpa. You will forever be with me.
I use to love spending time with Grandpa. Making homemade ice cream and reading with him. I love you grandpa. I will keep passing on the monster at the end of the book to all the new kiddos
RIP dad. Love you and I miss you, and always will. Thank you so much for your open heart, your wisdom, and for raising me.
Gene was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. I will always remember his infectious laugh, which was a delight to see as well as hear. His whole body would tremble with joy and his face would light up with amusement. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his children, brothers, and other family members.
Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements.