Bradley Bombardier
1960-08-06 2019-08-02
Bradley A. Bombardier, 58, of Duluth, died Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 6, 1960 to Ken and Gloria Bombardier.
A lifelong Duluth resident, Brad was a graduate of Duluth East (1978), the University of Wisconsin – Superior (Bachelor of Music in Saxophone and Bassoon Performance, 1982), and Bowling Green State University (Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist, 1984). He was currently instructor of saxophone at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Brad held the second bassoon chair with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra since 1980, and was principal bassoonist and librarian for the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra.
He was also a founding member of the Bigtime Jazz Orchestra, and appeared with the Lyric Opera of the North orchestra, the Itasca Symphony Orchestra, the Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra, the Ashland Chamber Music Society, and the Northern Lights Summer Music Festival Orchestra.
Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria. He is survived by his father, Ken (Joanne) of Sartell, MN; a sister, Beth Bombardier of Hermantown; a niece, Allison (Cody) Willis and their son, Lincoln; a nephew, Justin Luczak (Laura Semrad).
Brad will be missed by many and never forgotten by those who loved him. A celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 East 2nd Street.
A lifelong Duluth resident, Brad was a graduate of Duluth East (1978), the University of Wisconsin – Superior (Bachelor of Music in Saxophone and Bassoon Performance, 1982), and Bowling Green State University (Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist, 1984). He was currently instructor of saxophone at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Brad held the second bassoon chair with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra since 1980, and was principal bassoonist and librarian for the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra.
He was also a founding member of the Bigtime Jazz Orchestra, and appeared with the Lyric Opera of the North orchestra, the Itasca Symphony Orchestra, the Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra, the Ashland Chamber Music Society, and the Northern Lights Summer Music Festival Orchestra.
Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria. He is survived by his father, Ken (Joanne) of Sartell, MN; a sister, Beth Bombardier of Hermantown; a niece, Allison (Cody) Willis and their son, Lincoln; a nephew, Justin Luczak (Laura Semrad).
Brad will be missed by many and never forgotten by those who loved him. A celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 East 2nd Street.