Bradley (Brad) Meter

1954-03-11 2021-04-08
Bradley Gene Meter a.k.a. “Skinny” passed away on April 8th, 2021 in Northglenn, CO at home. He was born in Scottsbluff, NE on March 11, 1954. Bradley was the youngest of four children to their loving parents Ruth and Reiny Meter. Bradley grew up not being afraid of hard work and giving everything all his effort. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver. He then proceeded his education with a degree in Electronic Science Engineering from Metropolitan College of Denver. Bradley was also a radio broadcaster for WNEB and worked for a radio station in Greeley. Bradley also had many other interests ranging from being a Cub Scout leader, going camping, watching a good game of baseball and reading. But most of all he liked to spend time with family and friends. Bradley also had a deep love for his Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle.

He was also a survivor of being struck by lightning while on his beloved bike.

Bradley was proceeded in death by his father Reiny and mother Ruth Meter and his oldest son Christopher Meter. Bradley is survived by his lifetime partner Cindi Gilhousen, his youngest son Eric Meter and wife Jen, his five stepchildren Jeremy Palmer, Devin Gilhousen, Laci Gilhousen, Cacey Richert, and Jakob Robinson.

Bradley was also a very proud Papa to fourteen grandchildren. Bradley is also survived by his brother Rick Meter, his sisters Marlene Rupple and Carol Mae Broadbent and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Brad is another JROTC comrade on this sad list, and another to greatly miss. I distinctly remember meeting him in 7th grade English class. He approached the teacher and showed her a play he had written. A PLAY! She liked it, so we spent a couple days putting it on. What 7th grader writes plays? Moreover, I certainly recall being in ROTC with him for 4 years, and ROTC was a thing in which he did very well. This is part of the complexity of Brad Meter....an incredibly young playwright, and a military guy in a time period not favorable to military guys. But also, a guy who edged toward the edge; who liked motorcycles and leather jackets, and friends who hovered on the dark side. We hung out some for a couple years after high school until I went in the Navy. Briefly reconnected at one point, but didn't carry on.....which I very much regret.

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Brad was always fun to be with, bringing those around him to laugh. His kind heart and witty insights have long been remembered.

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