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Walter BROOKS Obituary
BROOKS,
Walter E.
(Age 89)
Walter Evan Brooks Jr. was born in Sturgis, S.D. March 9, 1929, and passed away May 17, 2018 at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA. At the age of 12 he was sent to the Washington coast to see if there were openings in the mechanical field for his father which he found to be available. They sold the family farm, and everything they had to make the move, but unfortunately Walter E. Brooks Sr. died. So Walter Jr. along with his two brothers Jim and Billy, and his mother moved to Chehalis, WA.
After high school Walter joined the Marines and after a short stint moved on to college. Eventually he migrated to Spokane, WA as a cook at the Spokane bus terminal. He met Ethel Pickard on a blind date and they were married shortly after.
After his daughter Sheila was born he began studying the Bible and became a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses. His happiest times were in the ministry, cooking at large conventions and Kingdom Hall constructions. His larger than life personality was shown in his infectious laugh and quick jokes. His love of people endeared him to everyone he met. He will be missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife Ethel; daughter Sheila; brother Billy Dean Brooks, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Ellen and Irene, and his brother Jim. He was a teacher, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather to many in his spiritual family. KIMBALL FUNERAL HOME OF PULLMAN, WA has been entrusted with arrangements. The memorial celebration will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the University Inn Best Western, 1516 Pullman Rd., in Moscow, ID. Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com.
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Kathleen Davison
May 31, 2018
The last visit I had with Walt was really special. It was just the two of us. We reminisced about different ones in our OLD Southeast Congregation and the good times we had there. It really meant a lot to Berry and I to have you there to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary since we were one of the many that Walt married. I miss you but know it won't be long until we all will see each other again.
May 27, 2018
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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