William Bradford Schilber

Brad’s hometown states were: California and Alaska.He was employed at Sulzar Bingham Willamette of Portland from 1974-2017 as a professional machinist and foreman. Brad had a talent for drawing, painting signs, woodworking, carpentry and funny story telling.Many enjoyed his funny stories.He very much enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, landscaping, cutting wood and many more outdoor activities.He had an appreciation of the serenity brought by time spent in the mountains and wilderness.Growing up Brad worked and helped to build his families homestead in Alaska. He was married 26 years to his 1st wife, Marilyn Lorraine Schilber.They were reunited in 2018. He was survived by their daughters; Candace LaReay Adkins and Anna Michelle Risener (deceased), grandsons; Zachary William Adkins and Kaleb James Adkins, great grandchildren; Shaylee, Kayden, Serenity, and Tyson, sister; Verna Carey of Alaska, brothers; Ray and Jess Schilber (both deceased), and many nieces and nephews. He was married 21 years to his second wife Patricia Fincher Schilber. Survived by family and children; William Fincher, Cindy Thomas and Sam McCoy and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten. With loving memories until we meet again with the Lord in Heaven.May you rest in peace.