Bradley Allen Dower, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. He was born in Kenosha on September 30, 1987.
Brad attended Bradford High School, and was currently working as a cook at Ron’s Place. Brad had many interests, including cheering for the Bears, working on cars, listening to music, and playing video games. Brad was looking forward to the birth of his son in January 2010. Brad will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Kenneth (Kathy) Schwartz of Racine, and Shawn Schneider of West Allis; his sisters and brother, Megan and Ashley Dower of Kenosha, David and Stephanie Schwartz of Racine; his girlfriend/fiancé Stephanie Gomaz of Kenosha; grandparents, Howard and Judith Schwartz of Racine, Ron and Sharon Gipson of Oneonta, Alabama; uncles, Don Glade of Kenosha, Marty (Debbie) Schwartz of Racine, and Neil (Cindy) Schwartz of Berwyn, IL; nephews and niece, DuWayne Veasley, Jai-den Dower-Schneider, and Andrea Baskin all of Kenosha. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Steven Schwartz.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 7p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the family for an education fund named for Brad’s unborn son Bradley Allen Dower-Schwartz Jr.
Lana says
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Shawn. My prayers are for your peace and healing. Take care of yourself sweet cousin. I love you
Swenby Family says
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Janis Sepulveda (Meyer) says
I knew Brad for awhile. He was my son’s best friend, like a brother to him. He had a lot of respect for me and I for him. He was a great kid and will be missed. My sympathy and prayers are with your family!
Charlotte Stine says
Cousin Shawn and Aunt Sharon; I cannot imagine what you are going through. Just know we love you and we are here if you need us. Again our deepest sympathy. With Love, Charlotte, David, Philip
Julie Miller (Breytspraak) says
Shawn And Girls, May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
kayla couillard says
brad was a good man and treated everyone as he would like to be treated..r.i.p youll always be missed
SHAWNA GOMAZ AND FAMILY says
We’re so very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Ryan Burke says
I’m so sorry that things had to happen this way…Every one of you is in my thoughts and prayers. To me, life will never be the same without him.
Michael Schneider says
Godspeed son, I will miss you. To the family, I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a good kid.
Chris Hernandez says
Shawn my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow…you are in my thoughts and prayers.. God Bless you.
Brian O'Neal says
Shawn and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, we are sorry for your loss.
Sharon Gipson says
I will miss you so much you are my only grandson Gram’s