Morris Sherman Bradford, 76

Morris Sherman Bradford passed away at his home in Kalispell, on Aug. 24, 2006. He was 76 years old.

Morris was born in McLouth, Kan., where his father and uncles were carpenters and built a large portion of McLouth. At the age of six, he and his family moved to the Bay area of California.

In high school Morris met his future bride, Ethel May Todd. They had six children together; Jennifer, Sandra, Timothy, Clifford, Mourna and James.

Morris worked as a glazier for over 20 years as Ethel provided loving care for their children as a homemaker.

In 1961 Morris and his family moved to the small town of Morgan Hill, Calif., and worked at his father's egg ranch. Ethel became involved in the local community choir as well as the church choir.

Morris and Ethel eventually divorced but remained close friends. With four of his children and Ethel living in the Flathead area, he ended up relocating to Kalispell in 1992, where he lived in retirement and enjoyed collecting coins, stamps, miniature trains, old recipes, and enjoyed Montana's beauty.

He is survived by six children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was deeply loved and will be deeply missed by all.