Vernon Brooks
December 09, 2013
Vernon Brooks was born May 23, 1936 in Guthrie Center, Iowa to William and Mary Ellen Brooks. He retired from Neuman Construction after working for 18 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Vernon passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 77.
Vernon is survived by his children, Jay (Penny) Brooks, Mark Brooks, Tosha (Till) Brooks, and Holly (Pedro) Fernandez; sister, Dianna Beveridge; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Ellen “Dolly” Brooks; siblings, Milton Brooks and Susie Cabrera; and 3 great-grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in Vernon’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brian & Marlene Barth
12/14/2013
Jay and Penny,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Mark&Julie Fraaken
12/14/2013
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of need
John Bein
12/12/2013
To Jay & Family. My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Father. May God be with you all during this time of loss. May God;s Peace & Comfort be with you! John Bein
The Dohrmann Family
12/12/2013
Our deepest sympathies upon the passing of your dad. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Mark and Donna Dewey
12/12/2013
We met Vern through friends of ours, Dan and Sandy Amsden. It was only a couple of weeks ago that all of us sat and visited at Old Country Buffet. It won't be the same with him gone. Please know how sorry we are about your loss. May Christ be your strength and comfort, as you face the days ahead.
Squeek Yeager
12/10/2013
I was always in love with you-but then I was only 5~
Peace and comfort and Angels and prayers that time eases the hurt you feel~~~
John and Fern Fisher
12/10/2013
Prayers, for all of you at this time when hearts are broken because of your loss. He is resting without worry, or pain in a lovely garden of filled with love ,and beauty.