Warren Bradbury
Warren was born in Yakima WA and moved to the
Seattle area when he was 7 and then to Edmonds when he was 9. He graduated
from Edmonds High school in 1956 which was the last class to graduate from
this historic high school. The building now houses the Edmonds Center for the
Arts. Warren never moved away from Edmonds.
Warren developed an interest in the Bradbury
TV and Appliance business when he was in high school. He received a business
degree from University of Washington and then worked with his father for many
years in the business. He was very active in the Jr. Chamber of Commerce
during this time. Later he joined Rotary, encouraged by his Rotarian Father.
Through the years, the store occupied a number of sites in Edmonds, including
the space at fifth and Main that is now Starbucks. The store was eventually
was located on Edmonds Way. When his father died, Warren took over the
business, then Bradbury's TV Sales and Service.
Warren never married but has a close
relationship with his niece and nephew and their children. Warren's passions
include lighthouses and photography. He enjoys photographing older buildings
especially those with having historical architectural features. He loves car
shows and always arises early so he can photograph the variety of cars at the
Edmonds Car show.
Warren has been a Rotarian since 1974 and
immediately became involved with the workings of the club. He chaired the
Scholarship committee for 33 years and took a personal interest in the
students. He has detailed records for the scholarship students. He was
passionate about attending the awards ceremonies honoring many scholars in the
local high schools.
Other passions include taking courses at Creative Retirement Institute, Forties music, and his cat chipper. He no longer owns a car and has become a master of the bus system, including often taking the bus to downtown Seattle to enjoy pops' concerts at Benaroya Hall.