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Gordon BROOKS Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Feb. 20, 2013.

BROOKS, Gordon Rufus
October 23, 1927 - February 17, 2013
Gordon passed away unexpectedly at the Rockyview General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth Winnie Mae Brooks in 2009. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Jackie (Richard) Marshall, Bruce (Sherry) Brooks and Carol (Randy) Bacon; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; sister, Irene Warrick and several nieces and nephews.
Dad - we miss you already.
"Let's proceed with the proceedings."
~ Gordon Brooks
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home, Calgary on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Those wishing, may pay their respects from 9:00 until the Service starts.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, a donation in Gordon's memory may be made directly to AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society), P.O. Box 99076, RPO London Town, Calgary AB, T1Y 0A6.
Interment will be held at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Sherwood Park, AB in the Spring - reuniting him with his beloved Ruth and Boots, please contact [email protected] for details. To forward condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home and Crematorium, 1605 - 100 Street S.E., Calgary, AB. Tel: (403) 272-5555.

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