Bradley Roach

Bradley Blaine Roach was reunited with the apple of his eye, little Hannah Mae, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014. Brad was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 8, 1966 and later moved to Santa Maria, California where he attended school. Brad married the love of his life, Melea, on July 31, 1992 in Lake Tahoe, California. They had one daughter, little Miss Hannah Mae who was tragically taken from them in a car accident in 2008. Their lives were forever changed from that day forward and Brad carried a very deep sadness in his heart for his "little silly". After Hannah's passing, it became one of Brad's passions to raise awareness about drowsy driving. He was instrumental in bringing this to the foreground in Utah. One of his favorite things was preparing for the 4th of July Hyrum Parade. The number of people in the black, Drowsy Driving Kills t-shirts throwing Otter Pops increases every year thanks to his enthusiasm for the cause. He was a skilled painter and had various painting jobs over the years. He took pride in his work and he was always right there with a brush and a bucket if a friend needed help in their own homes. Brad loved the outdoors. Camping, fishing, 4-wheeling and spending time with friends and family was his passion. He was a master of grilling and everyone looked forward to those special invitations to a barbeque afternoon. He enjoyed music, concerts and absolutely adored his dogs. He was kind and generous and would give you the shirt off his back if he knew you needed it. He was honest, compassionate and cared deeply for his friends. He is survived by his wife Melea Roach and his brother James Roach, Jr. He leaves behind a very large extended family of in-laws and friends who will never forget him. Brad was preceded in death by Hannah Mae Roach daughter, James Roach, Sr. father and Etta Mae Hite Roach mother. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26th at the Hyrum Cemetery. A gathering for friends and family at Beehive Grill immediately following.