Dale Bradford, 57, of Iola, Kansas, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 1, 2012. Dale was born January 29, 1955, in Iola, the son of Richard and Doris (Crawford) Bradford. He grew up on farms south of Iola and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1974. On August 25, 1975, Dale married Kim L. Watson and they made their home in Iola, Sublette and Chanute before settling in Iola. She preceded him in death July 6, 2012. Dale has worked at Gates Rubber Company in Iola since 1982. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on the farm. SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Christopher Dale Bradford of Iola, KS His parents: Richard and Doris Bradford of Iola, KS 2 Brothers: Jack Bradford and wife, Donna of St. Augustine, FL and Paul Bradford and wife, Kim of Wichita, KS 2 Grandchildren: Austin and Emma VISITATION: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, KS MEMORIAL: The Dale Bradford Memorial Fund for his grandchildren's education Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.