Bradley Bernard Blevins, age 66 of rural Robinson, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2023. He passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side. His battle with cancer over the last year showed how he faced life- challenges with courage and optimism.

He was born in Hiawatha on December 6, 1956, to the late Roy “Bernie” Bernard and Virginia Lea (Gysin) Blevins. He was the second youngest of five siblings; the late Sandy McRae (Steve), Janet (Jim) Cyphers, Curt (Joan) Blevins, and Cathy (Bill) Clark.

Brad grew up on a farm in Highland Kansas, he attended 1st - 4th grade in White Cloud and 4th -12th in Highland, where he graduated with the class of 1974. After high school, Brad attended Highland Community College and graduated in 1976. Following college, Brad pursued his dream of farming and raising livestock northeast of Robinson with his father and brother. His father retired in 1995 and Brad continued to farm and raise livestock alongside his brother until 2021. During their partnership, one brother was rarely seen without the other and they were known to do all the tasks of the day together. In 2022 he joined forces with his nephew Jesse Clark, and grandson Jace Grubb, to form Triple 12 Cattle Company.

Brad was the quintessential farm boy: loving tractors, trucks, and loud pipes. Brad was an amazing cook, and his family looked for any excuse to gather to enjoy his food. Brad was a lot of fun to be around. In his youth he was very onery, a trait he passed onto his grandchildren and something he never really outgrew. Brad was a happy man, always ready to have a good laugh.

On July 17, 1993, Brad was united in marriage to Julee Edwards at the Zion United Methodist Church, she survives of the home. During their nearly 30 years of marriage, they enjoyed antiquing, canning, fishing, hunting, vacationing, spending time with friends and family, and following their grandchildren- many activities. They formed an amateur photography duo; traveling around taking pictures of their grandkids and other kids of the community at sporting events.

Brad had three daughters, Carrie Lofton of Olathe, KS, Brandee (Tim) Flowers of Overland Park, KS, and Amanda (Curt) Jacobsen of Hiawatha, KS. He was blessed with seven grandchildren Taylor Jacobsen, Jace Grubb, Triston Lofton, Lillian Lofton, Cooper Jacobsen, Haven Reber, and Harper Flowers. Also surviving are his siblings Janet Cyphers, Curt Blevins, & Cathy Clark.

His many adventures with his grandchildren showed how he had a way of making them all feel special. Recently his grandson Cooper gave a speech at school about the impact Brad had on his life. The speech included the following poignant comment: “Papa has made a great impact on my life by showing me to be there for family, how to have fun, to be positive, and to find joy in everything.” This comment sums up the way Brad lived his life, staying focused on his family and laughing with them along the way. Outside of his family and work, Brad- passions were collecting firearms, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Bethany United Church of Christ.

Brad was preceded in death by his wife LaDonna Sutter whom he was married to from 1983-1992, his parents, and his sister Sandy McRae, his grandparents Leland and Armilda “Millie” Gysin.

Celebration of Life Service is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Bethany United Church of Christ, with Pastor Shane Spangler officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Wednesday where the family will meet from 5 until 7 that evening.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Brad Blevins Memorial Fund to be designated later, left in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th Street., 66434.
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