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BRADLEY

James E. “Jim” Bradley

April 30, 1930 - August 9, 2022 James Edward Bradley, 92, of Monte Vista Colorado was welcomed into heaven August 9, 2022, after quietly succumbing to the rigors of a long life, well spent. Jim was born April 30, 1930, to Jess E. and Sarah (Kennedy) Bradley in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After graduating from Stillwater High School, Jim enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard, serving during the Korean War, where he rose as an 18-year-old to the rank of sta sergeant. Following an honorable discharge, Jim returned to Stillwater to marry Nora Lee Blankenship also of Stillwater, and to attend Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State) under the GI Bill. Jim graduated in 1956 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering and was hired by the Ralston Purina Company. Jim’s career at “Purina” took him to Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, and nally to Denver, Colorado. While in Denver Jim and Nora decided to stay in Colorado, as opposed to taking his next promotion and moving the Purina’s corporate o ces in St Louis. Jim worked in the agriculture industry in Denver and owned a dry cleaner for several years. In 1973 Jim and son David bought a quarter section of land in the San Luis Valley of Colorado where together they raised wheat and barley. Jim ventured into the cattle industry during a short tenure on his ranch near Mo at, Colorado. Shortly after giving up on ranching, Jim met his second wife Judith (Judy) Burnett Rodgers of Monte Vista, Colorado. After a brief courtship Jim and Judy were married in 1985 at Monte Vista’s United Methodist Church where they remained members for the reminder of their lives. Jim worked for, and retired from the State of Colorado, after having worked at the Homelake Veteran’s Center for 12 years. Ironically, this was the place where Jim passed away after a short stay. rough it all Jim lived life with determination, a clear mind, a smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye. Jim is preceded in death by his parents Jess and Sarah Bradley, his 8 siblings Aloysius (Abe), William Schafers (half-brother), John, Victor, Rita, Rebecca (Nasalroad), Mark, and Joe, his daughter Milissa Ann Bradley, as well as his beloved wife Judy. Jim is survived by his children omas (Edward) of Aurora, CO, David of Monte Vista, CO, Paul of Boulder, CO, and Michael of Brighton, CO; his stepsons Chris, and Kevin Rodgers, of South Carolina; twelve grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022, at the United Methodist Church in Monte Vista. Interment will follow at the Monte Vista Cemetery. Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online words of comfort, remembrances, and tributes for Jim’s family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com

BURKS

Alvin Lee Burks

June 16, 1938 - May 5, 2022 Alvin Lee Burks, 83, of ornton Colorado, formerly of Pekin Il. passed away ursday May 5th 2022 at his home in ornton Co. A memorial service is scheduled for June 12th At 2PM at e Healing Center in Brighton Co. Alvin Burks was born on June 18th, 1938 in Mountain View Missouri. e son of Henry and Lula Burks. He was united in marriage to Joyce Williams in 1961. She preceded him in death on June 21st 2012. Surviving are his daughter Sandra Burks and son Craig Burks. Preceded in death was his oldest son Steve Burks on October 15th 2010. He also is survived with four grand children Ti any Vroman, Heather Burks, Brittany Valdespino, and Ryan Burks.

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