December 13, 2005
BELLEVUE — Raymond William Bradford passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at the age of 58. He was the founder of Liberty magazine and a founding co-editor and publisher of The Journal of Ayn Rand Studies. He died at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, surrounded by family and friends, after many months of battling cancer.
Mr. Bradford is survived by his wife Kathleen, sister Tacy Tolosa, brother James, and sister Barbara.
“I have known Bill and Kathy since 1981 when he was a speaker at the National Convention in Denver,” states LPWA Chair Ruth Bennett. She continues, “I have been a guest in their home and Bill credited me with being the first subscriber to Liberty. I am greatly saddened by his death.”
Stephen Cox, the new senior editor of Liberty, has announced that “an upcoming issue [of Liberty magazine] will feature a commemoration of Bill’s life. His work will continue.”
Although Bill Bradford was often controversial, he will be remembered for his dedication, his contribution to the libertarian movement, and his undeniable zest for life.