Howard Brooks, age 84, of Kimberling City, MO, formerly of the Napier, Iowa, died September 6, 2012 in Branson. A gathering for family and friends will be held 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Monday, September 10th at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 11th, at the funeral center. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery following the service.
Howard was born March 22, 1928 in Napier, Iowa. He was the son of Stephen and Lucille Brooks. He went to Napier school graduating with a class of three. Howard married Rosella Erickson July 9, 1950 and devoted his life to her and their sons. They made their home in rural Ames one half mile from where he grew up and then later years moved to Kimberling City, Mo., residing there for the past 20 years.
He was a farmer, carpenter and a volunteer firefighter. During his time as a volunteer he served as the chief for the West Story Fire Agency in Kelly, Iowa. He has been a member of the Napier Methodist Church and First Christian Church in Kimberling City, Missouri. He attended the traditional service, Jenkins home bible study and the Senior Singles Group. He spent many hours going through family photos, chatting and visiting friends. Sharing and laughing about all the great adventures him and others did over the years. He especially enjoyed all the wonderful goodies at all the church and family functions.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Brooks and wife, Carolyn, and Dennis Brooks and wife Nancy, all of Ames; six grandchildren, Jessica, Brian, Allison, Emily, Kellee and Steven; seven great-grandchildren, Gage, Grant, Gigi, Hunter, Fynlie, Lilly and Benjamin; three sisters, Marj Nooteboom, San Clamente, CA., Mary Lu Brooks, Arizona City, AZ., Janice Miller, Hermosa Beach, CA., and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Lucille Brooks, his wife, Rosella, a sister Bette Hawk and a brother Richard.
Online Condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
My best memories of Howard were during the summer after my High School Graduation. I worked with him doing carpenter repair work for the local Lumber Yard. He was a mentor for me that summer and I still enjoy doing work with a hammer and saw. Thank you Howard. Loren
The Twedt family sends our prayers and heart felt condolences to you all. In this time of sadness we hope the good memories of your Dad will make this time easier.
Our condolences and best wishes for all the family.
Carole and I send our love and condolences. I am glad I had to see Howard for a last time at the Reunion. God Bless!
I love you I miss you but you are with me and now you and my Little Girl at rest together you both left me the same day but you were there to take her with you. I hold you in my heart and I know you are with me everyday... Your First Born Grandchild..Jessica...Thanks for being a Father and a Grandfather.....You are my world you and Grandma Rosie...Take care if my little girl until we meet again.
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