Leslie (Les) Cletus Bradley
was taken unexpectedly from his loved ones on May 27, 2016. Born on April 2, 1966, in Sandusky, Ohio, he graduated from Sandusky High School in 1984; received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Park University in Parkville, MO in 1988; and lived in Phoenix, AZ from 1989 to the present. Les was a positive, kind, creative, intelligent, and deeply introspective and spiritual man whose curiosity, quick wit, love of life and other people were infectious and uplifting. He was an inventor, mechanical genius and professional video producer who founded and owned MorrFilm and Video in Phoenix, AZ. Nicknamed “Smiley” from an early age, he above all found joy in helping others, and in making them laugh and think. Les is preceded in death by his parents Monroe and Elizabeth and survived by his wife Ariel; sons Gage and Taylor; step-children Nolan and Justine; siblings and their spouses Nancy Beaverson (Dennis), Elizabeth E. “Liz” Hughes (Roger Roy), Dorothy J. “De” Wynne (Ron), Monroe A. Bradley (Colleen); Robert J. Bradley Sr. (Andrea), Mary A. Puzzitiello (Randall), Michael A. Bradley (Ann), Katherine M. “Kathy” Patterson (David), Richard J. Bradley; and his many nieces and nephews. Viewing and memorial services will be held at the Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225. The viewing will be Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 pm; the memorial on Friday, June 3 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the “Bradley College Fund” and sent c/o Ariel Schulz Bradley, 3547 E. Bartlett Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234.