Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-July 01, 1971

BRADLEY, Blanche	
	
  Long-time resident of Wahkiakum County and member of a pioneer 
family, died Thursday in a Longview hospital at the age of 79.
  She was born in Montesano, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heron.  
Soon after her birth, the family returned to their native Michigan, but 
moved west again in 1911 and settled in Skamokawa.
  She served the community in many capacities, including her work as 
Cathlamet city council member, Cathlamet city treasurer, director of 
the Wahkiakum County Bank, and the first woman auditor in Wahkiakum 
County.
  She was involved in the American Red Cross and other civic 
organizations and was an active member of St. James Episcopal church in 
Cathlamet.  In 1968 she was selected Wahkiakum County Senior citizen.
  She was well-known for her thoughtful kindnesses and helpfulness.
  Her father, the late J. W, Heron, was a former mayor of Cathlamet and 
her mother was one of the early teachers in this area.
  Her husband, the late Harold Bradley, was a member of a family of 
long-time timber operators from Minnesota whose timber interests 
extended to this area and included mill operations at Bradwood, Ore.
  Survivors include a sister, Frances Heron Campbell of Portland, Ore.; 
a daughter, Harriett Tegart of Portland; and two grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church on 
Puget Island with Rev. Chester Shulda and Father Norman Stockwell in 
charge.
  Dowling Funeral Home of Cathlamet was in charge.


Mary Blanchard (Heron) Bradley
Fern Hill Cemetery-Skamokawa, Wa.
20 Oct 1891-24 Jun 1971
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)