Frances BROOKS Obituary
Frances Celia Brooks passed away peacefully at Oliver Lodge on January 18, 2018 at the age of 100. Mom was the fifth child born to Henry and Irene (Wilcocks) Pease on September 9, 1917 in Birtle, Manitoba. Mom was raised by her Aunty Frances and Uncle Lo Scrivens on a farm in the Rosetown area after her mother died of the Spanish Flu in January, 1919. She studied nursing at Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert where she became a Registered Nurse. She met and married Scotty Brooks while in Prince Albert. Dad was in the service and stationed at a number of places during the war including one at Tofino, BC. During the 1950's Mom and Dad owned Murphy's Fish and Chips located in the 600 block of 20th St. W, Saskatoon. In 1955 we moved to Montgomery Place. Mom started nursing at the Saskatoon Sanatorium about that time and continued until her retirement in 1982. She was very proud of her nursing career. "Once a nurse always a nurse." Mom is survived by daughters Donna Ford (Garth), Carol Hertzke (Harold), and Fern Brooks- Upshaw; grandchildren, Catherine Ford Sirchich, Richard Ford, Brian Ford, Wendy Weigel, Glen Hertzke, Lee Upshaw, Amber Upshaw, Colin Brooks-Prescott; great- grandchildren, Michael Weigel, Shawn Weigel, Justin Duquette, Mercedez Duquette, Tian Sirchich, Kyle Hertzke and Alexis Upshaw. She was predeceased by her husband Scotty and son Rugglas. The Celebration of Life will be held at Saskatoon Funeral Home on Friday, January 26 at 1:30 p.m. with Sue Panattoni as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oliver Lodge (1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, S7L 3R5). Condolences may be left at www.sakatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577).
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January 26, 2018
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
Ruth Byers
January 26, 2018
I worked with Frances for 20 years at the Sanatorium and when our mother (Jennie Kernohan) was admitted to Oliver Lodge she was seated at the same table as Frances. They had a very special relationship and spent many hours sitting in the sun visiting. Mom really missed her when she got moved to second floor. Frances was a very special person.
Carol Dean
January 26, 2018
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May time help make your memories of your mother more golden.
January 25, 2018
Carol - so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She lived a good long life and I know you will miss her very much. Our sincere condolences.
Phyllis & Al Bakke
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Neil Chester
January 24, 2018
Donna, I remember your mother very well going all the way back to the time when your family owned the Fish and Chips shop on 20th Street and I was growing up a block away on Avenue F. As children, your brother and I used to play together and I spent a lot of time "hanging out" with him at your place. It's always difficult to lose some one but isn't it great to know that your mother lived such a long and fulfilling life.
January 24, 2018
We have very fond memories of Frances from the years we worked at Villa Royal. She was a very kind special lady!!
Our condolences to her family.
Vern & Barbara Nygaard (Humboldt, Sk)
Lucille Clynton Zmud
January 24, 2018
Donna and Garth and family..Your mom lived to a ripe old age..Remembering our times st Montgomery Place with Lois and Georgie..Your mom always welcoming Sympathies to you
Bobbi Jamieson
January 20, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady.
Bobbi
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