Kent Hansen Bradford June 4, 1942 - March 8, 2025

Kent Hansen Bradford of Vienna, Virginia, passed away on March 8, 2025 at the age of 82.

Kent was born June 4, 1942 to Henry and Afton Bradford in Spanish Fork, Utah. Henry and Afton moved to Arlington, Virginia at the conclusion of World War II to raise Kent, his 5 brothers and sister. Kent graduated from Washington-Lee High School and went on to graduate from Brigham Young University with a degree in Accounting.

Kent knew the Goodsell family from childhood. Kent and Kay Goodsell Bradford started dating while at BYU. They married September 9, 1966 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Kent and Kay moved to Vienna, Virginia to raise 5 children: Kevin, Kimberly, Kyle, Karen, and Kirk.

Kent was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a full time missionary in Argentina for 2 and half years and served in many callings, including a Bishopric Counselor, Temple Baptistry Coordinator, Bishop Storehouse Coordinator, and Temple Assistant Recorder. Kent and Kay served an 18 month mission for the LDS Church in New York City. Kent worked as a CPA for Arthur Anderson, and as an accountant for several businesses.

Kent is survived by his 5 children, 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 6 siblings: Dallas, Henry, Jay, Donald, Dale, and Elaine. Kent was preceded in death by his wife Kay Bradford, his parents and a grandchild, Jordan, who survived 7 days after birth. Kent is well known for his kind demeanor, patience, and his faith in Jesus Christ. He loves his family dearly.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Relief fund.

https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services/funds/humanitarian-general-fund/

The viewing will be from 10am to 10:45am at 1911 E 1850 S St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660.  The funeral service will be at 11am at the same location. A graveside ceremony will be held at the Spanish Fork Cemetery after the funeral service.