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Rebecca BROOKOVER Obituary

BROOKOVER Rebecca Lynn Rebecca Lynn Brookover, 16, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010, at her home in Sylvania Township after a courageous two-year battle with leukemia. Becca was born October 14, 1994, in Cambridge, Ontario, to Stephen and Cynthia (Sobotka) Brookover. Becca was an honor student at Notre Dame Academy. She was an exceptional student who simply loved the process of learning. Those that knew Becca know she was never alone as long as she had a book in her hands. She was also an avid dancer, loving the art of dance as a testament of her happiness. Despite the perils of being a teenager and the struggles of her illness, Becca never lost her ability to find joy in life's simplest pleasures. She showed more strength during this time than any would have thought possible from this little girl. Above all else, she stayed true to herself. In addition to her parents, Becca is survived by her brother, Brian, whom she greatly loved and admired; grandparents, Jerry and Sylvia Sobotka of Lorain; aunt, Mary Ann Kubicki of Maumee; uncles, Chris Sobotka of Lorain, Alan (Joy) Brookover of Mt. Juliet, TN, Will (Shelia) Brookover of Willow Spring, NC, John (Kendra) Brookover of Zanesville, OH and Phil (Pauline) Brookover of Cary, NC; as well as cousins, Andy Brookover of Franklin, TN, Chris Brookover of Herndon, VA, Jennifer (Jesse) Clark of Mt. Juliet, TN, Audra Brookover of Huntsville, TX, Andrea Brookover and Adam Brookover of Zanesville, OH, Heather (Kent) Robertson of Perrysburg, and Mandi Kubicki of Stryker. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth and Rose Brookover; uncle, Charles Brookover, and aunt, Mary Ann Brookover. The family would like to extend their thanks to the teams at the Toledo Hospital pediatric HemOnc unit, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Thanks also to Notre Dame Academy for their wonderful flexibility in allowing Becca to continue her studies which were so important to her. Special thanks to Mari, Lisa, and Michael at Toledo Ballet; your heart is even greater than your art. A very special thank-you to Becca's dear friends "the A-Team", Alex Russell and Anna Studtmann, and their families, for being there throughout this entire difficult journey. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., (west of Corey Rd.) on Thursday, December 30, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, December 31, at Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr St. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made to the Toledo Ballet - Becca Brookover Scholarship Fund or to Make-a-Wish of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2010.

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Karen Riley

January 11, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss...you are in my thoughts and prayers. She is in God's arms now...

Karen Riley, Toledo Hospital, Cardiac Songorapher

Spirit Alive Music Ministry, Connie Wilson

January 4, 2011

Dear Cyndy, Steve and Brian,
As God embraces Becca in heaven, may his loving comfort embrace you. We were all blessed with the beautiful example of God's love through the life of Becca. Our prayers are with you all.

January 3, 2011

Dear Cyndy, Steve and Brian,
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this new year.

Wendy Henderson and family

Lisa Urrutia

January 3, 2011

So sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter Becca. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Lisa, Mark, Andrew & Kathryn Urrutia (Shooters Hill Neighbor)

January 2, 2011

Dear Brookover Family,
May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow. My prayers and those of the Holy Spirit Prayer Network are with you,

Penny Fruechte

Ivan Stretten

December 31, 2010

Brookover Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
The Strettens

December 30, 2010

Dear Brookover family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.

Umberger family

December 30, 2010

Dear Steve, Cyndy, and Brian- We were so very sorry to hear of Becca's passing. You have been close in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Mary Kozerski

Patty Slupecki

December 30, 2010

Dear Brookover Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Becca's passing. I remember Becca as one of my favorite students at SFA and still see her in my mind's eye as that 4th grader with long blond hair. She particularly enjoyed learning about the Ididarod. I still have the picture of her class with the musher that visited school. Ellie has fond memories of Becca from last year at NDA. They often times rode the elevator together and Becca would share a little about how she was feeling.
Please let us know if we can help your family in any way. You will be in our prayers.
Patty, Ellie, and Jake Slupecki

Joy Forrester

December 30, 2010

Steve, Cyndy, and Brian, we are all so saddened to hear of Becca's passing. We have such fond memories of the children playing together as pre-schoolers in Cambridge. May God bring you strength and comfort in this most difficult time of grief. Our prayers are with you.
The Forrester family

Janice Pignanelli

December 30, 2010

Even never meeting Becca, but praying for her, I was always impressed with her courage, maturity and selflessness. What a beautiful soul! May God comfort you in your memories of her.

Vicki Musser

December 30, 2010

Dearest Brookover family and to all who loved and cherished Becca, our family sends our deepest sympathy for your loss. I am a friend of Becca's Aunt Mary Ann and have prayerfully followed her brave struggle to the end. My prayers continue for your strength, peace and consolation. Vicki Musser and family

Notre Dame Academy Family

December 29, 2010

All students at Notre Dame would support her and we all have our many stories about her, she shows what NDA is about, she was bright, strong, heartfelt, loved to read, learning empowered, and BOLD, BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, AND BLESSED!! Blessed to have the family, friends and all those who supporting her to help her through her journey. Now she is in Heaven and her story will touch many more hearts! NDA will pray and continue to support the family of Rebecca and will always keep her story alive. God Bless~

the Headleys

December 29, 2010

Although we never had the privilege of meeting Becca in person, I remember feeling that our extended family was doubly blessed on Oct. 14th of 1994 with the birth of two beautiful baby girls... Becca and our daughter, Emma.
With prayers that the sorrow of your loss will be healed by loving memories and the peace of God.
Jeff, Gail, Emma, Savannah, and Olivia Headley

Bouslog's

December 29, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sr. Lenette Marcello

December 29, 2010

The Sisters of Notre Dame in Chardon, Ohio send sympathy and prayers to you. Our hearts are sad for you and we offer our support. We have placed a lighted candle in the memorial space of our provincial center chapel in memory of this beautiful child, your Becca, called to new life as a new year begins.

Abby Geha

December 29, 2010

Cindy, Steve & Brian,
We were so saddened by the news of Becca's passing. We remember her from our SFA days as always smiling, loving dance and never without a book in her hands. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that all of your wonderful memories of Becca will keep her alive in your hearts forever.
All our love,
Paul, Abby, Grace and Paul Geha

Anne

December 29, 2010

Thank you Becca, for reminding me to love life and to never stop smiling.

Joyce Blake

December 29, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rich Bryda Family

December 29, 2010

Our hearts are filled with sadness at the loss of your wonderful daughter and granddaughter, Becca. Our prayers are with you, Cyndy, Steve, Brian, Jerry and Sylvia. Take peace in knowing Becca touched so many with her bravery and spirit. We will always remember Becca as a poised, polite and confident young lady when we would see her at family gatherings.

Nancy Flores

December 29, 2010

Brookover Family,
My thoughts and Prayers go out to you at such a time of sorrow. God Bless and Take Care.

NDA Alumna

December 28, 2010

I only knew Becca from orchestra class her 7th grade year, but just from that one class I know how beautiful and sweet a girl she was. We all love and miss you Becca!!

Alexandra Woods

December 28, 2010

May Rebecca live happily in Heaven! All those who know her from NDA and NDJA will miss you an pray for the whole family. God Bless and may her spirit touch many more lives. God Bless

Kayla Kraftchick

December 28, 2010

I have passed Becca in the halls and know that she will be missed but not only the NDA and NDJA communities but by everyone. RIP Becca you have touched all of our hearts. Dance forever in heaven with the angles.

Lori Helppie

December 28, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss... My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult journey... Becca is at peace now from this horrible disease that I know to well. It is difficult to express my sorrow for your loss because I too have a grand child whom is fighting this disease.

The Staff of Pinnacle Eye Group

December 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brookover family. Rebecca was an exceptional young woman and will truly be missed!!

Anonymous Mom

December 28, 2010

I have never met Rebecca, but am offering my sincere sympathys during this most difficult time. May she dance forever!

Shaye McLendon

December 28, 2010

Rest in Heaven Rebecca. You will truly be missed.

December 28, 2010

Dearest Brookover family, our hearts are saddened to hear of this loss. Over the past couple of years, your emails of Becca's journey has greatly touched our lives. May the peace and love of God dwell with you as you celebrate the life of Becca. (friends of Phil, Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Cary) Marshall and Sandy Clayton

Misty Mitra

December 28, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need.

Sincerely, The Mitra's
(friends of Heather Kubicki-Robertson)

Sansa Warrick

December 28, 2010

Dear Cynthia and family,
We are all so very sorry to hear of Becca's passing. She was such a delight of a girl and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We should all hope to have her strength, love of life, and courage! May God bless you all and surround you with comfort in this difficult time! With much love ~
the Warrick family

Bruce Johnson

December 28, 2010

Our prayers continue with you over the passing of Becca. We have continued to pray for her and her family since Phil first mentioned her condition. May you be comforted. Our Lord, Jesus, has promised that all who mourn will be comfored. "The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteoous is taken away from the evil to come." (Isaiah 57:1) Pastor Bruce and Viki Johnson, Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Cary, NC

Lynn Browning

December 28, 2010

I feel very blessed to have finally met this amazing young woman that I have heard soo much about, back in October. She will never be forgotton!!! God Bless all of you..you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Alex's Aunt Lynn

December 28, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Rebecca's family and friends. Although I had never met her, I work with her aunt. The stories that her aunt shared over the past few years were a tribute to how hard Rebecca fought and how much she loved life. Although I didnt know Becca, my daughter is also a student at NDA and knew of Rebecca's illness. NDA is a family and I know the entire school sends prayers.

MARJORIE HARTKOPF

December 28, 2010

Dear Cynthia and Stephen,
I was shocked when Kerry called to tell about Rebecca's passing!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Marge Hartkopf

December 28, 2010

To all of those whose lives were touched by the spirit of this tremendous young woman, my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Becca was a monumental gift in a small body. She inspired all and will be greatly missed especially by those closest to her. May she continue to dance into life and to strengthen all who mourn her loss. God bless and support you in the weeks and months ahead. My only regret is that I cannot be there to walk beside you.
With continued prayers,
Sister Mary Jaculin, SND
Pekalongan, Indonesia

Rest In Peace Rebecca

Catherina Wells

December 28, 2010

My prayers are deeply from the heart for Rebecca Brookover and family. She was just a nice friendly beautiful girl. She is in a peaceful much better place and she is watching down as her friends in family travel throughout the world.We will miss her smiles traveling through the halls of NDA. <3 Catherina Wells class of 2012 Junior Of Notre Dame Academy

Rebecca Lynn

December 28, 2010

My Prayers go out to this Family, though We have never met My Heart aches so very much for All of you. Also her name struck a chord, as I am Another Rebecca Lynn. And My son's name is Bryan. She sounded like such a really neat Kid, so very proud you must be. My Love and Prayers to you ALL.I so feel really connected to You because of the names we share.

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