Carl Junior Bradshaw

Carl Junior Bradshaw, 69, of Rigby, died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Friday, November 25, 2005. Carl was born May 24, 1936 at Rexburg, a son of Carl Raymond Bradshaw and Selma Elsie White Bradshaw. He attended schools in Rexburg and graduated from Sugar Salem High School. He served an apprenticeship with Herdti Electric in Rexburg. He married MaryLou Row, June 27, 1956 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They moved to California in 1964 where he worked for Sylvania, Libby’s and then started his own business Diamond C Electric. He retired in 2000 and then moved to Rigby in 2003. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very involved in Missionary work, genealogy and family history. Carl was active in the Boy Scouts of America, and had been awarded the Silver Beaver. He served with the Idaho National Guard in St, Anthony, Idaho from 1954 to 1959. Carl was an avid historian, both in Northern California and in Eastern Idaho. He served as an historical commissioner in California and most recently volunteered both at the Philo T. Farnsworth museum and the Family History Center in Rigby. What he enjoyed most was sharing his time and knowledge with his family, in particular his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife MaryLou Bradshaw of Rigby, 3 daughters: Carlie Bradshaw Anson of Rigby, Luann Bradshaw Rose of Suisun, California, Sandy Bradshaw Carvalho of Rigby, 1 sister Tammy (John) Prizio of Corona, California, 2 brothers Dennis (Belva) Bradshaw of Bountiful, Utah, Keith (Linda) Bradshaw of Oakdale, Connecticut, and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rigby 9th Ward LDS Church 258 West 1st North in Rigby with Bishop Brad Anderson officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, November 29, 2005 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel and on Wednesday, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery.