Ruth M. Bradley, 76, of Pine Cove and Yucca Valley, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at HiDesert Continuing Care Center, Joshua Tree, after a short illness.

  Ruth was born in Nashville, graduated high school in Clinton, Kentucky, attended Arizona State University and graduated from x-ray/radiology school at Cedars of Lebanon, Los Angeles.

  She worked in that medical field for 42 years.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Vernon Bradley and Bertie M. Bradley. She is survived by cousins John Philbrook, Denver, Colorado, and Scott Philbrook, Studio City; scores of friends; and a very special companion, Katy.

  A memorial/Celebration of Life will be held at the Spiritual Living Center, Idyllwild, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

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