Donald K. Brooks, Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Donald K. Brooks, Sr., age 77, died early Sunday morning, September 4, 2005. He was born April 9, 1928 in Muskegon to Harold and Eva (Marsden) Brooks. At age 16, he enlisted with the Merchant Marines, where he served on a ship. He then enlisted with the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Brooks belonged to the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Holton American Legion Post 397. He was retired as a certified mechanic from Duer Chevrolet in Fremont. On March 17, 1959, he married the former Leanor Morris, and she survives him along with 7 children, Donald Brooks, Jr of Canton, OK, Teresa (Bob) Klatt of Mohall, ND, Johnnie Boughner of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Sylvia Morsel of Denver, CO, Roger (Stephanie) Brooks, Brian Brooks both of Twin Lake, Melonie (Fred) Arbogast of Holton; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lois (Laverne) Medendorp of Twin Lake, Linda Bonebrake of Muskegon; sister-in-law, Laura Brooks of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Arnold Brooks, and by 2 brothers, Rodney and Harold Brooks. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Blue Lake Community Church with Pastor Larry Ward officiating. There will be no visitation. MEMORIALS to the Blue Community Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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