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Obituary: Hewson, Bradley Dee

Age 55

HEWSON, Bradley Dee (Age 55) Bradley Dee Hewson of Spokane, WA., passed away April 2, 2014 of an apparent heart attack at his home.

Brad was born October 11, 1958, in Grangeville, ID., to Ronald Hewson and Myrna Bardoff Hewson.

They had two more children, Brian and Lori.

He graduated from Grangeville High School in 1976.

He married Susan Chandler in 1982.

They had four daughters: Faith, Hope, Katie, and Bryttani.

Brad and Sue later divorced.

He married Karen Major in 1995 and they had two children: Benjamin and Bethany.

He and Karen later divorced.

Brad worked for many years in the telecommunications field and most recently at Volt Management for Avista Corp.

He worked for Bechtel Engineering for many years and was proud of going to Argentina to bring cable television to that country, along with many other career accomplishments.

He was loved and admired by his many co-workers and friends.

Brad was known for his quick wit and unique sense of humor.

We never knew who was going to be walking through the door, “John Wayne” or “Barney Fife”!

He was a great dad and enjoyed spending time with is children.

He also enjoyed ham radios, electronics, watching the Spokane Chiefs, riding his Harley, cigars, and making people laugh!

He is survived by his mother, Myrna Crane; daughters, Faith Hewson, Hope Hewson, Katie DuPont (Phil), Bryttani Hewson and Bethany Hewson; one son, Benjamin; his grandsons, Jakob and Matthew DuPont; brothers, Brian Hewson (Maryann), Steven Crane, Marty Crane (Carol); sisters, Jamie Russel, Lori Hewson, Marlo Corder, Kristi Keeler (Donnie), and Misti Fogleman (Steve); along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Ronald; and step-father Jerry Crane.

A memorial Service will be held on April 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Eagles in Grangeville, ID, located at 218 N. “C” St.