Albert Bradley

Sep. 1, 1955 - Oct. 30, 2018

Albert Melvin Bradley, 63, was born on September 2, 1955 in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Dal Gene Bradley Sr. and Helen Marie Walton Bradley. He had one brother, Gene, and two sisters, Dalrie and Teresa. He lived out his youth in Moreland, Idaho and attended schools in the Snake River School District. He graduated from Snake River High School in 1973. When he was 18, the family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho where he has mostly resided.
Mel married Lona Roxanne Sullivan on October 29, 1975. Together they had and raised four children: Cody Jo, Lona Cheyeanne, Sheriden Marie, and Autumn Irene. They also had two children which they lovingly gave to two families who wanted babies of their own: Charlie King and Cory Tawzer. Mel dearly loved all of his children, and was delighted to find and know Charlie and Cory once they were grown. Mel was an extremely loving father who would do anything for his children without question or judgment. His children and grandchildren were his world and universe. He also deeply loved Lona, and always tried to do his best for her. They were later divorced, but his love remained the same. His love grew as his children had families of their own, and extended to all of his grandchildren.
Mel had several health issues which prevented him from working at his desired profession for very long. He trained at ISU to be a law enforcement officer. He worked in law enforcement in Challis, Idaho for a few years; and as a jailer in Idaho Falls for a while. He loved being a police officer, and he loved serving and helping those in need. With his big heart, he worked for a few years helping those with developmental challenges. Mel also drove hay trucks for a contractor in the Burley area for a few summers. He finally had to take out disability on his own when he could no longer move around freely.
Mel was stubborn from beginning to end. As a young child the doctors found he had Perthes Disease, which compromises the hip joints. He was in and out of braces, wheelchairs, and casts during his elementary years. He also had the family predisposition to bad backs and had surgery there, as well as his hips. Mel had to use double crutches for many years. In January 2017, Mel was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He was determined to be one of the 10