Bradley Mangum Obituary

Bradley William MangumOctober 23, 1956 – June 8, 2025Bradley William Mangum went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 23, 1956, Bradley built a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering dedication,and a strong work ethic.
For 43 years, he was a committed employee of JBS, where he began his career in the feedlots and retired with pride from the cattle procurement division. His knowledge, integrity, and deep understanding of the industry left a lasting impact on those who worked alongside him.Brad was a man of great faith, morals, and wisdom. He was the one his family always turned to for advice.
A man of good character, Brad treated everyone with kindness and respect. He was an amazing father to his daughters and a kind, loving "Papa" to his grandchildren. One of his greatest joys in life was attending his grandchildren's sporting events and shuttling them to andfrom practices. He loved being a part of their lives so much that his license plate proudly read: PAPAUBR.
Bradley is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Mangum; daughters Ashley (Matthew) Meyer, Jamie
(Christopher) Dennis and Lindey (Daniel) Petrella. He was a proud papa to Blake, Carson,Carter, Haddie, Lillie, Madison, Vincent, and Giovanni. He is also survived by his step-mother, Shirley Mangum, his sister Diane (Swaim) Flowers, his step-sister Peggy Beckedahl, and step-brothers Lon and Jeff Briggs, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and lifelong friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William Mangum and his mother, Donna Mangum.
His family holds countless cherished memories of time spent at the lake, with Brad behind the wheel of the boat, laughing as he dumped the kids off the tube. They remember trips to EstesPark and the mountains with his beloved wife and their adored Cocker Spaniels. Brad played varsity tennis in high school. His father, Bill, was an integral part of his success in tennis, waking early to help him practice his serves and refine his game. He also had a creative side, enjoying woodturning and crafting mini pen and pencil sets for family and friends-each one a small token of his care and craftsmanship. Brad also enjoyed softball, bowling and golf. Brad will be remembered for his steady presence, his generosity of spirit, and the love he poured into his family. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion, humor, and quiet strength that will be treasured forever.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 16th at 3:00 p.m. at Adamson Life Celebration Home in Greeley, Colorado.He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him