"Just ran across this. "Mr. Bradshaw" was my Industrial Arts teacher at Kennedy back around 1970. I remember him well as a caring, friendly and helpful person. His inspiration helped me achieve a rewarding career as an electrical engineer. Thank you, Mr, Bradshaw, you did a fine job."
In loving memory of
Larry LeRoy Bradshaw
November 7, 1940 - January 15, 2013
Larry Bradshaw age 72, of Nevada, died at his home on Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013. A gathering of friends and family will be 4-7 p.m. Friday Jan.18 at Bethel Church in rural Boone with a 10:00 am funeral service Saturday, Jan. 19 at Bethel Church in rural Boone with a 3:00 pm Graveside service at Chester Center Cemetery, Grinnell, Iowa.
Larry LeRoy Bradshaw was born November 7, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Arza Bradshaw. He was raised in Cedar Rapids, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1959. He attended Bethel College, St. Paul, MN, and received his bachelors and masters from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. He taught in the Cedar Rapids Schools for 14 years before beginning his teaching career for 25 years at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he received his PhD in Industrial Education & Technology. He received the G. Harold Silvus graduate student award and later received the Epsilon Pi Tau Laureate Award. He was a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau and the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. He spent a summer with the USAID Teach Corp in Kathmandu, Nepal, was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Cyprus. With his family, he spent a year in Papua New Guinea under the Summer Institute of Linguistics. He was a delegate under Lt. Governor Anderson's Trade Mission to Korea and the following year took Iowa States students to Korea on a work-study program. After retiring from Iowa State, he spent the next 5 years at the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics (GIAL) where he first opened up the international student office and then served as Dean of Academics. Upon returning from Texas, they moved from their acreage SW of Ames to Nevada. He was a member and past elder of Bethel Church, rural Boone, and volunteered on the disaster team for Red Cross for a number of years.
He was married to Glenda Sears at Grinnell, October 5, 1963. He is survived by his wife and his 3 daughters--Melinda (Dave) Connon of Earlham, Iowa, Jenny (Rick) Brenner of Antioch, IL, and Betsy Eness of Ames, by 3 grandchildren - Maxwell Eness, Kathryn Brenner, and Bethany Connon. and his sister, Leeta House. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arza Bradshaw.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to GIAL In care of Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50010.
On line condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Grandpa, it's been one year and I miss you now more than ever. But I praise God that he took you when he did, because if you were still here today, you would be very frustrated about not being able to do anything, and I'm glad you're not. I am thankful for the 12 years, 7 months, and 3 days that were spent in this world together. I love you, Grandpa and I'll never stop."
"Always smiling and caring, wants to know how to help, sharing- Larry was my teacher for life in ISU back in 1978-1980. Working with kids or teaching others, I had Larry Bradshaw teachings to guide me. I thank all the Bradshaw family for their hospitality. My deepest sympathy for your loss. "
"Dear Bradshaw Family: I learned today of Mr Bradshaw's passing. I am truly saddened and please accept my sympathy. You won't recognize my name, but I was a student of Mr Bradshaw way back in 1966-67 at CR Washington. He was one of those teachers that I have always remembered and so he is "Mr Bradshaw" to me. After high school I went on to get a PhD in astrophysics and have had a very successful career as a scientist. The engineers I work with treat me with extra respect, because I can build and repair instrumentation as well as they can. I owe it all to Mr Bradshaw. He really taught us the beauty of working with materials and creating things. It's amazing that I can still remember his voice and to me he has always been that 29 year old teacher, until I just now have seen his later pictures. What's kind of funny is that just yesterday I was telling a story about Mr Bradshaw to our chief engineer. I guess he made quite an impression on me. Again, my deepest sympathy for your loss."
"Dear Glenda and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Larry was a great teacher and friend. "
"Jenny, I'm thinking of you now at the loss of your dad and am sorry. Jody"
"We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We had planned to see him this past weekend but then learned he had passed into Jesus' presence. What a wonderful godly man he was who has impacted so many lives! We are so sorry for your loss and pray for the Lord's comfort and help for you, Glenda, and for your family. "
"I wish I could have been there for Mr. Bradshaw's funeral. The Bradshaw family is dear to me. I remember when Melinda first showed me the slides and pictures of the year Mr. Bradshaw and his family served in New Guinea. I was so impressed with their missions vision, and that was one thing that influenced me later to serve in France."
"To Mr. Bradshaw`s family, Larry touched many lives over the years. The photography class which he taught is a fond memory for myself."
"This is part 2. Read Part 1 below. As popular as Dr. Bradshaw was with grad students, he was probably even more popular with undergrad students. Many people across the world will be saddened to learn of his passing. The family has lost a wonderful man. I hope the grandchildren and future generations will aspire to be as good or even better then Dr. Bradshaw. I know I aspired to as good a teacher as Dr. Bradshaw, or Dr. McKay, or Dr. Paige, but I never was close. We will miss you Dr. Bradshaw. Our sympathy to his family"
"Since I received the sad news last night, I have pondered what should be said about Dr. Bradshaw. As an Undergrad in the 70s before he came to ISU, I was impressed with the intellect of Dr. Miller. Returning to grad school in 1993, There was a wonderful faculty there, including Dr. Miller and Dr. Bradshaw. Dr. Bradshaw and Dr. Paige were on most graduate committees indicating how popular both were with Graduate students. As I learned mot about Dr. Bradshaw's family today, it occurred to me that Doctors Miller and Bradshaw may both be the most brilliant intellects I have encountered. MIller in mathematics and statistics, and Dr. Bradshaw in linguistics, Bible studies, Industrial Technology and depth and breadth of knowledge that marks a true Industrial Technologist. Probably not too many people would classify Dr. Bradshaw as a brilliant intellect because he was so kind and humble few people got to see all the brilliant facets, myself included. "
"Dear Glenda and family, Lots of rich memories of good times shared with Larry, then you, Glenda, in the Calvary circle. And good memories now of your visit here to RI many years ago. How good to know Jesus, our brother and High Priest, who offers real help at such a time (Heb 2:14-18). Sending much love,"
"I shall always treasure the three years that Larry and I worked together at Iowa State. His warm concern for his students, his dedication to the well-being of his colleagues, and his deep love of his family were always paramount. My deepest sympathy to you, Glenda, and to each member of the family."
"We are so sorry to read of Larry's passing.You are in our thoughts & prayers as you say "good by for now" to your dear husband/father/grandfather. We will always remember your families kindness to our young family when we lived down the street from you in Ames in 1980 before returning to Indonesia. May God's comfort & peace surround & uphold you. "
"Glenda and family,
I was blessed to work with Larry and Glenda in our efforts in disaster response with the Red Cross. I'll be forever grateful for their dedication and spirit. Which they have put into so many meaningful acts of caring. Thank you and our prayers are with you all.
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"Glenda and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our deep sympathies to you for your loss of a husband and father."
"Dear Glenda and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you walk with God through this time as you mourn Larry's homegoing. Whenever I feel sad at Norris' homegoing, I think of what he's doing today, then my sadness lifts and I know that he is in heaven with our Saviour. In Christ,"
"Glenda and Family: You are all in my prayers and thoughts as you say goodbye to a husband and father. I am blessed to have known him and shared many conversations out in the hay field about thistles and weeds. God give you Peace!"
"People from across the globe, literally, will be rejoicing in heaven for Larry and Glenda's lives having touched theirs. Your missionary heart and joy in the Lord will be remembered by many, including me. May you be very aware of the Lord's presence with you during these days of grief and adjustment."
"Glenda and family, My prayers are with you at this time of loss. May God be with you and help you celebrate the wonderful life of your husband, father and grandfather. "
"I was very saddened to hear of Dr. Bradshaw's passing. He was a favorite professor of both my wife and mine. Our thoughts are with his family, he will always be remembered and greatly missed. "
"Glenda--It has been many, many years since I worked with you on local Red Cross disasters. I was very sorry to learn of Larry's death. My thoughts and prayers are for you. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with Glenda and family at this time. May your faith sustain and comfort you knowing Larry is resting in eternal peace with God."
"I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I remember him and Glenda as caring parents and Betsy as a wonderful student at United Community School. I wish you peace in knowing that others are thinking of you at this difficult time."
"Dear Glenda,Melinda and all the Family. I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I have a very vivid memory of my last conversation with him at a Wycliffe Associates dinner in Dallas in 2011. I always appreciated his warm smile and calm spirit. He and Glenda were truly missed at GIAL when they left. May God's choicest blessings of peace and comfort be yours during this difficult time."
"My deepest sympathies to Dr. Bradshaw's family. He was one of my favorite instructors during my time at Iowa State. He will be missed by all."
"We were blessed, truly blessed, to have met Larry and Glenda on our road trip west in 2011. Larry made a lasting impression--his warmth, his wide ranging intelligence and his wonderful hospitality. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and his many friends. An extraordinary man."
"Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always appreciate his calm, joyful presence in my childhood. "
"Dr. Bradshaw was a good friend, a true professional, a skilled technologist, a remarkable educator, and excellent scholar. But he will always be remembered by his non-wavering Christianity. He knew the Lord and was a dynamic and learned disciple. Our deepest sympathy to all of Larry's family and friends.
Gary & Betty Schnellert
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"He meant a lot to me. I will really miss him. He helped to see what it means to have a strong relationship with the Lord. I love you, Grandpa."
"I was an student on the trip to South Korea the summer of 1987 and a student of his at ISU. I have wonderful memories of that trip and taking his class. My prayers are with the family but we know we will be reunited again someday. God bless each of you. Tim"