Bradley Allen Daniels passed away peacefully at home in Goleta, surrounded by his family and friends on June 18, 2022. He was 58. Brad was born on July 19, 1963, in Los Gatos, California, to Brent and Frances Daniels.

From the beginning, Brad had a passion for life, which caused him to pursue many exciting interests and hobbies such as music, cars and flowers. He also had a great sense of humor.

If you knew Brad at all, you could immediately sense his love for music—his band tees usually told you which bands were his favorite. He loved a good time and attended a countless number of rock & roll concerts.

When Brad wasn’t rocking his band tees, you could find him wearing a Hawaiian shirt. He loved to refer to himself as “the king of relaxation” and made sure to always carry out that vibe.

Brad loved cruising in his 1956 Chevy, previously owned by father-in-law Bob Larson (The Swede), down to Cabrillo Boulevard and up State Street. He even loved participating in local car shows to show off his beloved Chevy.

One of Brad and his wife Beverly’s earliest holiday traditions was to put the family in the ’56 Chevy, throw on some tunes, and get a Christmas tree.

One of Brad’s greatest passions was growing hibiscus flowers. He was one of the founding members of the Southern California Hibiscus Society, and was a key contributor to the hibiscus-growing community.

Known to many as The Hibiscus Whisperer, Brad inspired his thousands of followers from around the world with his Instagram account, @hibiscuswhisperer, where he showcased his love and knowledge of hibiscus growing. Brad touched the hearts of many growers and inspired a generation with his passion for growing hibiscus.

Brad is survived by his wife of 32 years Beverly; daughters Brianna and Brooke (Branden Tangel); his mother Frances Newman Daniels; stepmother Victoria Daniels; two grandchildren Bladen Zeddie Tangel and Blakeley Rose Tangel; and mother-in-law Rosalie Larson. He is predeceased by his father Brent K. Daniels, Sr., and brother Brent K. Daniels, Jr.

Brad’s family would like to thank the wonderful Visiting Nurses & Hospice (VNA) team Denise, Marlene, Monique, Lydia, Carmen, Melinda, Ryan and Blanca. Also to Brad’s loving care caregivers Monica and Blanca.

The Daniels family would like to extend their deep gratitude to Dr. Eric Trautwein for his excellent care for Brad, and Stancey for coming to the house every six weeks to give him a haircut.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara.

Memorial contributions can be made to research all neurodegenerative diseases. Checks with the following account number should be designated I.U. Foundation, account #0380009961 – A.D. Research in Pathology; and mailed to: Bernardino Ghetti, MD – Director, Dementia Lab Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive MSB A133, Indianapolis, Indiana  46202; or contributons can be made to VNA Health Foundation, 509 E. Montecito St., Ste. 200, Santa Barbara, California 93103.

Brad, you will be deeply missed. You left a beautiful impact on our lives and the lives of so many who were blessed to know you. We are grateful for all the memories we shared with you, and we know you are shining your radiant light on us from Heaven.