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Bradley Bills Obituary

Lt. Bradley W. Bills, age 37, passed away on April 18, 2015 at his home in Fountain, Colorado after a brief illness. He was a Police Officer for the Department of Defense at Fort Carson reaching the rank of Lieutenant and had served in the Army for ten years in law enforcement. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Bradley William Bills was born on June 8, 1977 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Robert and Julie (Savage) Bills. He was a 1995 graduate of Liberty High School in Colorado Springs and attended several universities, receiving his PhD. in Criminal Justice/psychology.

He married Staci Jo Pettis on July 19, 1997 in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. He enjoyed golf, fishing and his kids. He will be best remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and huge welcoming smile.

He is survived by his wife, Staci Jo Bills of Fountain; his three children, Sean, Brendan and Ryan; his parents, Robert and Julie Bills of Black River Falls, Wisconsin; his twin brother, Benjamin Bills of Colorado Springs; his sister, Kristin (Mario) Garcia of Black River Falls; his mother-in-law, Jo Kolpien; sister-in-law, Shari (Junior) Newgard; brothers-in-law, Kevin Pettis and Carey Pettis of Augusta, Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Jason (Tonia) Pettis of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation 6:00PM-8:00PM, Friday, April 24, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Funeral Service 10:00AM, Saturday, April 25, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services.

Private Graveside Service, Monday, April 27, 2015, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.

Memorial donations in Bradley's name may be made at any Peoples National Bank, account number: 31400088537.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Apr. 23, 2015.

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Randi Mimms

April 26, 2015

Staci, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you, the boys and your family. Please know that we at Walgreens loved Bradley, and he will be missed. Love, hugs and Prayers for comfort. Love to you...

Dan & Joni Edmisten

April 24, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this time...

Stephanie Criss

April 24, 2015

To the Bills' Family, I can't imagine the sorrow you feel to lose someone so special as Brad. I'm truly thankful that I have only wonderful, funny memories with him. He was a loving son, brother, husband, and father, someone you all can be extremely proud of. May he rest peacefully and the love of God comfort you during this difficult time.

Evan Jackson

April 23, 2015

Rest in peace brother, friend and fellow DACP....

Lekisha Kinzie

April 23, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

R. Ford

April 23, 2015

Sincere condolences.

R. Ford

April 23, 2015

Sincere condolences.

Susan Ortega

April 23, 2015

Staci,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the boys. Please let us know if you need anything. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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