Henry Bradford

Nov. 1, 2001 - Sept. 20, 2024

Henry David Bradford, affectionately known as Spanky, Hank, and King Henry, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the age of 22 from an unexpected cardiac event. Born on November 1, 2001, in Fort Worth, TX, he made a significant impact on those around him during his brief time on earth. Henry attended Treetops School International in Euless, Texas. Henry most recently resided in Eugene, OR, where he was attending the University of Oregon and proudly serving as a goalie for the Oregon Ducks, showcasing his dedication and talent in the sport he loved. Henry started his hockey career at the age of 5, he left home at 15 to play for the USPHL in New York. He developed lifelong friendships with each team he played on throughout the years. In addition to his love of the game of hockey, Henry loved hanging out with friends, fishing, listening to country music, and traveling the world some of his favorite destinations include British Columbia, Grand Cayman, Germany, Swiss Alps, Paris, countless national parks and the beaches of Normandy. Henry is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Karin Bradford; his devoted brother, William Bradford, "Goo"; and his grandmother, Sonja Burleson and grandparents, Harold and Dana Bradford, along with a great aunt and uncle, John and Sarah Erickson. The Jewell family, who provided him with support as a special Billet family, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, will forever hold his memory close to their hearts. Henry was proceeded in life by Charlie and Kathy Erickson, Jan Sanders Erickson and Richard Burleson. Henry's sense of humor, kind heart and passion for life will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He would go out of his way to help the underserved population, coach kids at summer camp and teach kids at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, coaches and teammates.