Bradley Sweet

Brad passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 47 from a cardiac event.  Brad would say he beat cancer twice and survived surgery to repair a tear in his aorta.  Brad was born in McKeesport Pennsylvania on November 21, 1973 and was raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Brad explored the United States living in many different states and found a home in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Brad attended Western Colorado Community College.  Brad passionately advocated for the homeless and volunteered many hours at Catholic Outreach in Grand Junction. He had a deep understanding of the struggles of homelessness. During his work at Catholic Outreach and with the homeless he profoundly touched many lives. He was always available to friends and neighbors to listen or talk. Brad was a steadfast fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years and the Las Vegas Raiders in the last few years, he followed the car racing world, baseball, and many other sports, really, he was a sports enthusiast. Brad loved to play Frisbee Golf with his friend Misa. He enjoyed exercising and was passionate about riding his bicycle up to the National Monument and around Grand Junction. He would take every opportunity to go downhill skiing once he lived in Colorado. Brad loved all kinds of music and enjoyed attending many concerts. He also enjoyed sketching and was a talented artist. Brad was passionate about many issues and showed it in his actions and words, sometimes a bit outspoken!  He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Brad is survived by his Mother Irene Woller (Russ), Brother David Sweet (Heidi), Nephews Edward, Dale and David Sweet, Stepmother Marleen Sweet, Aunts Patti Michur (Wayne), Dorthy Radley (Jeff), Uncles, Clifford Sweet (Sue), Tom Sweet (Diane), Mike Sweet (Sue) and many cousins; special friends Lori, Ali, Angela, Beverly, Misa, Traci, and Ester.

Brad was preceded in death by his father, James Sweet, Aunt Mary Gagnon (William) as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Thank you to his special friends who helped to make Grand Junction his home, especially those at Catholic Outreach, Lori, Ali, Angela, Beverly, Misa, Traci and Ester.

Brad loved his friends and family with all his heart, as he lived his life Brad’s way.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.