Vieno Maria Bradshaw

Vieno, fondly known as Vicky, passed away on August 1, 2024; she was 93 years old.  Vicky was born on July 3, 1931, to August and Selma Keranen in Toivola, MI.  August and Selma were immigrants who were born in Finland.  Vicky was very proud of her Finnish heritage and would talk to people often about it.  She was able to visit Finland and re-connect with extended family – uncles, aunts and cousins.  She remained in touch with them and corresponded regularly.

Vicky married Charles (Red) Bradshaw in 1960 and they had two sons:  Scott and Chris.  They moved to Poway in 1967 where they lived in the same house for 47 years.  One of Vicky’s passions was her unwavering faith as a Lutheran.  She and Red opened their home to their Bible Study/Potluck group for many years.  Another passion she and Red had was traveling in their RV.  They traveled all over North America, from sea to shining sea, all over Canada and to Alaska.  Upon Red’s passing in 2014, Vicky moved to The Remington in Rancho Bernardo, where for 10 years she shared daily meals, games and events with the friends she made there.  She had a great sense of humor, always telling jokes and enjoyed the daily newspaper’s comic strips.  She is survived by her son, Scott.

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