Bradley Stewart Alprin

Bradley Stewart Alprin died peacefully on June, 7th 2014 at the age of 70. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Ruthe and Judge Jacob Alprin. He attended high school in Providence and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He received a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After graduating from RPI, Brad went to work in New Orleans for Pan American Petroleum Corporation as a geophysicist. He exhibited an aptitude for newly emerging computer sciences and transferred into the company's Information Services Division for oil exploration and research. Brad relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma to work as an Information Analyst in the company's Exploration Department. During his time in Tulsa, he also worked at the company's Amoco Research Center as a Senior Staff Systems Analyst supporting scientists in their research projects. He was transferred to Houston and worked for Standard Oil of Indiana until his retirement. Brad worked another eight years for Electronic Data Systems on the Continental Airlines Account. He helped update their systems for Y2K and maintained legacy computer systems. Brad retired from working in 2006 and began his retirement adventure. Brad was a dedicated father who loved his family and encouraged and supported his sons in their scouting, sports, musical, and academic ambitions. He enjoyed traveling with his family to numerous National Parks, Canada, and Europe. He always put his family first and never missed a play, a game or a practice. A year into retirement he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but didn't let this slow him down. With a positive attitude and a smile on his face, he overcame insurmountable odds and survived eight more years. Brad was able to enjoy life traveling the world, indulging in his hobby of photographing birds and working on his birding website. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne, son Jason Alprin and Jennifer, son Dr. Clifford Alprin and his wife Dr. Lindsey Hawkins-Alprin and grandson Matthew, brother Judge Geoffrey Alprin and his wife Linda, brother Brian Alprin and his wife Paula, nephew Scott Alprin and his wife Ani, and nieces Elaine, Katherine and her husband Andy, Rebecca and her husband Russell, and grandchildren, Tyler and Hailey whom he never forgot. In order for him to enjoy spending time with his wife who was an avid bird watcher, he took up photography. This became his passion during retirement, and together Brad and Joanne traveled the world looking at and photographing birds. Their birding adventures covered six continents and included some of the most remote locations on earth. His favorite bird was the Red-capped Manakin and his favorite birding location was Brazil…from Iguassu Falls to Rio. Brad will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and a generous, kind and loving person. The family would like to thank Dr. Wade Rosenberg and Dr. Daniel Lehane and all the nurses at Methodist hospitals in Sugar Land and at the Medical Center for their support during his final journey. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research or the American Cancer Society.

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Bradley Stewart Alprin

December 17, 1943 - June 7, 2014