Bradley Tobias Wiles' Obituary
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Bradley Tobias Wiles, age 34 of Dallas, Texas. Brad was born on July 9, 1982 and passed away on October 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his brother John Isaac Wiles, his paternal grandfather Jack Wiles and his maternal grandparents Robert B and Louise Crockett. He is survived by his parents Michael and June Wiles, siblings Sarah and Zachary Wiles, paternal grandmother Mildred Wiles, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Bradley graduated from Lake Highlands High School in 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Modern History from University of Denver in 2004. Brad then attended Arizona State University where he received a Masters of Arts degree in Public History. His MA thesis was titled “Twentieth Century Redefinitions of the Southwest United States: Migrants, Academics, and the Archive.” He had also completed all course work toward a doctorate in Public History at Arizona State University. As internship projects, he helped open both the El Paso Museum of History in 2007 and the “Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island” exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in 2009. Bradley loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping trips with his family and friends. He was an Eagle Scout and was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, a national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. The leadership skills which Bradley learned during scouting were used throughout his life, such as the Pioneer Leadership Program at the University of Denver, his work in the soccer community and in his own consulting practice. Bradley’s love of life was soccer, which he began playing in kindergarten and participated in throughout his life. His favorite position was goalie. He played soccer and refereed during his undergraduate days in Denver, and later returned to referee tournaments there. He was registered as a referee with North Texas Soccer Association, which is part of US Soccer. He refereed in the classic leagues of Dallas, which has some of the best youth soccer in the country (where he played during his youth). Brad represented North Texas Soccer and refereed in the Southern Youth Regionals as well as in the ODP (Olympic Development Program) regionals. Brad was also assessed at the Dallas Girls Invitational about 4 years ago and recommended to be invited into the North Texas NISOA Chapter (college referee organization). He accepted that invitation and did well. Brad officiated matches in the following conferences: Big 12, C-USA, Sun Belt, American Southwest and Southland. A service will be held outdoors on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Restland Funeral Home at 2:00PM. The family will receive friends and family on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Restland Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243.
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