Bradley H. Lindblad

Bradley Heath Lindblad, born August 27, 1988, in West Fargo, North Dakota to Laura and Michael Lindblad, entered Heaven on Monday afternoon, surrounded by the love of his family and friends, and the beautiful sound of his children singing worship songs. After a courageous 21-month journey with stage IV epithelioid sarcoma, Brad went home to be with his Lord and Savior. While his family grieves the loss of a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, they find comfort knowing that Brad is healed, cancer-free, and at peace in the presence of Jesus. Brad grew up in West Fargo and graduated from West Fargo schools before attending North Dakota State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. He built a successful career in data science, analytics, and business intelligence. A naturally curious and analytical thinker, Brad enjoyed researching, learning, and finding solutions to complex problems. In 2017, he was recognized as one of Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40. Brad’s own cancer experience at age 23 inspired a deep desire to help others. He volunteered as a counselor at Kamp KACE, mentored students at Madison Elementary, supported individuals through Imerman Angels, and shared his story as a cancer survivorship speaker. He also researched and authored  Anxiety After Cancer,  hoping to help others navigate the emotional challenges of life after cancer. Brad believed in turning difficult experiences into opportunities to encourage and serve others. Brad met Jacey at the beginning of his first cancer journey, and together they walked through the uncertainty hand in hand, never straying from one another. They were married on June 19, 2015 at the Barn in Dunvilla. Although they had been told they would likely never have children due to Brad’s treatments that had saved his life, God blessed them with three beautiful miracle babies: Henrik, Clara, and Noah. Being a husband and father was Brad’s greatest joy. He was an intentional dad who loved including his children in the things he & Jacey enjoyed together, from hunting, fishing, rucking, working out, art, music and woodworking to everyday activities. As a family they loved spending time at the lake and spent endless hours fishing, swimming, and boating. Brad led their family well, taught the children about Jesus and made reading Scripture together a priority, wanting them to grow up with a strong foundation of faith. Brad’s unique sense of humor, strength, curiosity, and determination touched everyone who knew him. Throughout his second cancer journey, Brad faced tremendous physical challenges with unwavering faith. Even through pain, hospitalizations, and the progression of his illness, he never doubted that God had a plan. One of his most cherished Bible passages was Romans 5:3–4, which speaks of suffering producing perseverance, character, and hope. When he and Jacey talked about what he wanted to do when he was better, Brad’s answer was simple: their nightly family walks. It was a beautiful reflection of what mattered most to him—being together with the people he loved. Brad’s legacy lives on through his faith, his love for his family, his desire to help others, and the countless lives he touched. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacey; their children, Henrik (8), Clara (6), and Noah (5); his parents, Michael and Laura Lindblad; his sister, Amanda; his paternal grandmother, Kay Lindblad; and many extended family members and dear friends. Brad was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Duane (Windy) Lindblad; maternal grandmother, Valeria Howard and maternal grandfather, James Howard. Brad’s story is not one of a battle with cancer lost, but of the victory of Heaven that is forever. His family finds comfort in knowing that he has received the highest prize, that his body is completely restored, and that they will one day be reunited in the presence of their Savior. Until then, his love, faith, and legacy will live on in all those blessed to know him. Friends and family are invited to join the Lindblad family in remembering Bradley’s life at Triumph Lutheran Church in West Fargo, ND this upcoming weekend. There will be a visitation on Sunday November 8th from 4:00-6:00 pm, with a family prayer and worship service to follow. A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday November 9th with a visitation beginning at 12:00pm.