Obituary of Michael Wayne Bradley

Michael Wayne Bradley, age 60, of Rathdrum, Idaho passed away June 15, 2017 at his home of acute respiratory distress.  He lived for his children, grandchildren, and motorcycles.

Michael was born Sept. 30, 1956 in Oakland, California to Frank and Lena (Montoya) Bradley.  He spent his early childhood in California, leaving home at the young age of 13.  Michael traveled the country for a time.  He also traveled the country later as a professional trucker.  He eventually moved to North Idaho where he raised his son and three daughters.  Michael owned and operated his own tucking business called MBExpress for several years before he became disabled and unable to continue working. 

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was also instrumental in helping several local people through troubled times. 

He is survived by his son Justin Russell, and three daughters, Mykala Bradley, Lavita Olvera and Lena Bradley, as well as two grandchildren, Alice, Charlie, and a third in August.  He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins primarily in CA.  He was preceded in death by his natural parents and his adopted parents Vern and Peggy Archambeault.  He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 30th at 11:30 Am at Bell Tower Fuenral Home in Post Falls.  Michael will be interned at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum, ID and a Celebration of his life /potluck reception will follow the burial at Rathdrum City Park.

Contributions to help with Michael's funeral services can be made at freefunder.com