James "Jimmy" Bradley

James "Jimmy" Bradley passed away on Monday November 1, 2021. James was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to William and Wanda "Faye" (Barham) Bradley. Jim moved to Manson as a small child and grew up working in the orchards. Jim was a natural athlete and participated in multiple sports while growing up, setting school records in track and field. He graduated from Manson High School in 1965 and worked for the Chelan Box and Manufacturing Company saw mill before moving to Longview, WA to work for Weyerhaeuser. In 1967, Jim moved back to Wenatchee and began his career with Alcoa - Wenatchee Works. In August 1970, Jim married Victoria Haugen and became a father to her sons Rick and Kevin. He and Victoria had a daughter, Raquel in 1976. That same year, Jim completed his journeyman electrician apprenticeship training, becoming a maintenance electrician for the remainder of his 32-year career with Alcoa. In 1996, Jim married Dee Kahn becoming a father to Patrick and Stephanie. He and Dee made their home in the Chelan area. Jim was an avid outdoors-man enjoying anything that took him outside. He loved to hunt and fish, camp and hike, and enjoyed both watching and playing sports. He was a long-time senior softball player, known by his teammates and others as "Jimmy". He was inducted into the Wenatchee Senior League Softball Hall of Fame as it's 55th inductee in 2006. He traveled to St. George, Utah to play softball every year and earned his "20-year ring" this year, something he was extremely proud of achieving. Anyone who knew Jim knew he had the gift of gab. He was known for telling stories about his high school days, his family, his outdoor adventures, about anything you could think of he would talk about and if you missed a story, you need not worry as it was a sure bet you would hear it again in full detail. Jim led by example and was a great mentor to his children and grandchildren, teaching them the importance of a solid work ethic, the need for a good education, and to always give back more than you take. He never hesitated to help out a neighbor, friend or family member. He will be deeply missed! Jim is survived by his wife Dee, his mother Faye, brother, Larry (Linda) Bradley, sister, Sheila (Bob) Bevington, daughters Raquel Clark and Stephanie Kahn, sons; Kevin (Crystal) Overbay, Richard Overbay, Patrick (Andrea) Kahn, grandchildren; Trevor Clark, Mihkaela Overbay, Kiffen Overbay, Mysti Overbay-Durr, Elizabeth (Stephen) Mounce, Delmar Kahn, Kalen Kahn, Katie (Dylan) Keaton, Mathew Kahn-Grant and great-grandchildren Hannah Keaton and Adam Keaton. He was proceeded in death by his father William and his sister Caroline Smith. A celebration of life will be held in Spring 2022. Chapel of the Valley is assisting with arrangements.

James "Jimmy" Bradley

December 13, 1946 - November 1, 2021