Bradley Smith

BRADLEY SMITH

Cedar Rapids

Bradley Joseph Smith, 51, of Cedar Rapids, for-merly of La Junta, Colo., died Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m. Inurnment: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Smith, and daughter, Hannah Smith, both of La Junta; mother, Ginny Smith; siblings, Kim Smith, Chris (Kimberly) Smith, Jan (Ron) Pfeiffer, Julie (Juan) Alvarez and Steve Smith, all of Cedar Rapids; and nieces and nephews, Olivia Alvarez, April Smith, Michaela Smith, Celine Alvarez, Peyton Smith, Lauren Pfeiffer, Grayson Smith and Caroline Smith.

Brad was born April 11, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Alfred and Virginia (Dunn) Smith. He graduated from Regis High School in 1981, and then from Regis University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1994 and Master of Arts in 2004. Brad was a lifelong counselor and educator, working most recently as associate vice president for student services with Otero Junior College in La Junta. He moved back to his hometown of Cedar Rapids in January to be closer to his mother and siblings.

Brad will be remembered for his big heart and desire to help people. He touched many lives with his dazzling personality and ability to make friends with everyone. Brad was a natural athlete, who especially enjoyed playing tennis. He also had a passion for theater, appearing in many productions throughout the years.

His family and friends will greatly miss him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Al.

Memorials for Brad may be made to the family.

Please sign the online guest book and share a memory about Brad at www.stewartbaxter.com.