Forrest Ray Bradley

Forrest Ray Bradley passed away in Lakeview, Oregon on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Lakeview Oregon.

Forrest was born on April 3, 1943, in Myrtle Point, Oregon to Forrest Merle and Florence (Houston) Bradley.

Forrest traveled with his parents throughout Oregon and eventually they moved to Lakeview. Forrest’s mom passed away when he was only 6 so he was raised by his Aunt Ethyl and Uncle Frank Reynolds.   

Forrest met and married Sharon Stone who is the mother of his three daughters, Tammie, Ronda and Brandie, but later divorced. He then met Claudette Ortega whom he remained with until his passing.

Forrest was a truck driver and a self-employed contractor.  He was the owner of Bradley construction until going into the towing business. He then became the owner of Lakeview Auto Wrecking and towing. 

Forrest hobby was working, He did however enjoy taking his grandchildren fishing, riding dirt bikes and anything outdoors, he also had a passion for stock car racing.

Forrest is survived by his significant other Claudette Ortega, daughters; Tammie Cardoza and Bradie Seslar, Grandchildren; Forrest Anthony Cardoza, Casey Ryan Cardoza, Ashley LaDawn Cardoza, Brittany Donnette Cardoza, Nathan Jordan, Terren Nelson, Haley Seslar, Kaleb Seslar, Great Grandchildren; Robby Cardoza, Forrest Chase Cardoza, Kayra Cardoza, Talent Summers, Jayda Jordan, Dominic Cardoza, Taven Summers, Isaac Cardoza, Kamden Frank, Kasin Cardoza, Tashynn Summers, Lance Cardoza, parker Cardoza, Kailyn Cardoza and Ryder Acosta.

Forrest was proceeded in death by his mom (1949) and his dad (1974), his Aunt Ethyl and Uncle Frank Reynolds, that raised him, Sister; Beryal Bradley, daughter; Ronda Ray Bradley Jordan Nelson (2018) and son in law Gordon Seslar (2024).

A Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Four Square Community Church in Lakeview, Oregon, at 1:00 P.M. There will be a potluck following the committal at Sunset Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Forrest’s memory to The Cancer Travel fund in care of the Lake District Hospital at 700 south J Street, Lakeview, OR 97630, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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