Bradford Byron Betz, LCDR, USN, Ret., 66 ESCONDIDO–Brad Betz went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February. 3, 2009. He was a young 66. He served as a naval aviator for over 20 years — three of those in Vietnam. Athletic, upbeat, kind, generous, and a Padres season ticket holder, he played in a hardball league for men 38 years and older. He is survived by his dedicated wife, Karen; mother, Jean; children, Bradford (Sydne), Bruce (Sylvia), Bennett (Cindy), and Beverly (Matt); 10 grandchildren, three step- children, Ryan, Paul, Megan, and his canines, Baylor and Bramble. Services will be held with full military honors at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com |