Verde Independent
Cottonwood, Arizona
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Merlin H. Brooks
Merlin H. Brooks, 71, of Cottonwood, died Dec. 19, 2006. He was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cortez, Colo., to Ernest and Sybil Brooks.
Merlin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Technician 3 Specialist during the occupation of Germany. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of the Occupation of Germany Medal.
Merlin dedicated 38 years of his life to Lumbermens, formally known as Babbitt's, in Cottonwood. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting and rock hounding.
Merlin leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, M. Sherron Brooks, of Cottonwood; three sons, Kevin Brooks, Eric Brooks, and Shawn Brooks; four daughters, Merlinda Burreas, Suzzett Gast, Deborah Garrett, and Danielle Russell; three brothers, Eugene Brooks, Cliff Brooks, and Don Brooks; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Merlin's life will be honored during a Graveside Service with military honors on today, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.
Cottonwood, Arizona
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Merlin H. Brooks
Merlin H. Brooks, 71, of Cottonwood, died Dec. 19, 2006. He was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cortez, Colo., to Ernest and Sybil Brooks.
Merlin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Technician 3 Specialist during the occupation of Germany. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of the Occupation of Germany Medal.
Merlin dedicated 38 years of his life to Lumbermens, formally known as Babbitt's, in Cottonwood. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting and rock hounding.
Merlin leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, M. Sherron Brooks, of Cottonwood; three sons, Kevin Brooks, Eric Brooks, and Shawn Brooks; four daughters, Merlinda Burreas, Suzzett Gast, Deborah Garrett, and Danielle Russell; three brothers, Eugene Brooks, Cliff Brooks, and Don Brooks; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Merlin's life will be honored during a Graveside Service with military honors on today, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.
Verde Independent
Cottonwood, Arizona
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Merlin H. Brooks
Merlin H. Brooks, 71, of Cottonwood, died Dec. 19, 2006. He was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cortez, Colo., to Ernest and Sybil Brooks.
Merlin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Technician 3 Specialist during the occupation of Germany. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of the Occupation of Germany Medal.
Merlin dedicated 38 years of his life to Lumbermens, formally known as Babbitt's, in Cottonwood. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting and rock hounding.
Merlin leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, M. Sherron Brooks, of Cottonwood; three sons, Kevin Brooks, Eric Brooks, and Shawn Brooks; four daughters, Merlinda Burreas, Suzzett Gast, Deborah Garrett, and Danielle Russell; three brothers, Eugene Brooks, Cliff Brooks, and Don Brooks; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Merlin's life will be honored during a Graveside Service with military honors on today, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.
Cottonwood, Arizona
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Merlin H. Brooks
Merlin H. Brooks, 71, of Cottonwood, died Dec. 19, 2006. He was born Sept. 11, 1935, in Cortez, Colo., to Ernest and Sybil Brooks.
Merlin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Technician 3 Specialist during the occupation of Germany. He was honored with the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of the Occupation of Germany Medal.
Merlin dedicated 38 years of his life to Lumbermens, formally known as Babbitt's, in Cottonwood. Prior to his retirement in 2002, he enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting and rock hounding.
Merlin leaves behind his beloved wife of 36 years, M. Sherron Brooks, of Cottonwood; three sons, Kevin Brooks, Eric Brooks, and Shawn Brooks; four daughters, Merlinda Burreas, Suzzett Gast, Deborah Garrett, and Danielle Russell; three brothers, Eugene Brooks, Cliff Brooks, and Don Brooks; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Merlin's life will be honored during a Graveside Service with military honors on today, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.
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