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Merritt Hamill Brooks

1933 - 2016

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

Merritt Brooks Obituary

Feb. 18, 1933-Jan. 18, 2016 Merritt Hamill Brooks, of Snohomish, Wash., passed away January 18, 2016 at the age of 82. He was born February 18, 1933 in Plainview, Texas, to parents, Walter and Edda Brooks. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoFaye. He worked in the aircraft industry for Boeing for 18 years. His personal interests were cars and racing. He was of the Baptist faith. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he leaves his son, Steve, and wife, Danita; granddaughters, Shannon and Shelbie, and their families. Special thanks to Bill and Kathy for your support. Dad has gone to be with his wife, JoFaye.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Feb. 5, 2016.

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Linda Smith

January 30, 2021

I still miss Merritt and JoFaye. We were neighbors for a lot of years.

February 15, 2016

My deepest condolences, Merritt was one of my first managers when I hired in at Boeings, he also was one of the best I'll always have good memories of that time with him

Stan Larsen

Lonnie & Helen Meadows

February 11, 2016

Dear Family, We remember how much fun Merritt and JoFaye were when they were in The Seattle Rod-tiques Car Club. They always brought their smiles to everyone. We had lots of fun over the years. We are truly sorry for your loss. May all your memories of them bring you peace in the future. We know they will for us.
Merritt you are now with JoFaye again. Rest in peace our friend.

Betty Thomason

February 8, 2016

Both Merritt and JoFaye were very special friends of my husband Pastor Bob and I. I'm so happy for them to be rejoicing together in Heaven.

Buck and Janet

February 5, 2016

Sorry to hear Merritt passed. Happy thoughts of him and JoFaye together again. God Bless

Cecil Lipscomb

February 5, 2016

To Steve And Family,I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Merritt.I enjoyed our years working together at Boeing.My condolences to you all.

Linda and Neal Smith

February 5, 2016

Merritt was a very good friend and neighbor for almost 40 years. He will be missed a great deal by many people.

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