Joanne Carol Bradford

Joanne Carol Bradford was born in Albert Lea, November 23, 1937, the daughter of Merle and Lillian (Pederson) Michaelson.  She grew up in Hartland and graduated from Freeborn High School. Following school she worked at Wilson’s as a secretary.  Joanne married Frank A. Bradford in Colorado Springs, CO. They lived in several other parts of the country, mostly on the west coast. Joanne enjoyed antiques and worked as an antiques dealer. She played racquetball, and liked watching tennis. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and her love of dogs, especially Boston Terriers, Boxers, and English Bulldogs.
Survivors include her son Scott and his wife Mari of Roseville, CA, and their children Tyler, Ella, and Finn, her son Barry of Albert Lea; brother Rodney (Jane) Michaelson of Alden; and several nieces and nephews.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank, and several beloved dogs through the years.