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Norris Brookens Obituary

Brookens, Norris E. Norris Edward Brookens, aged 90, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Edison Christian Health Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Brookens; his sisters, Jane (Jim) Miller and Gwen (Monte) Thompson; sister-in-law, Janet Brookens. He is survived by his children, Mark (Nancy) Brookens, Tim (Marsha) Brookens, Kalynne Brookens (Paul Newcomb), Teri Brookens and Curt (Margo) Brookens; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, Galen Brookens; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John (Carol) Jonkman and David (Shirley) Jonkman; many nieces, nephews and friends. The service to celebrate Norris' life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019, 11:30 am at Seventh Reformed Church, 950 Leonard St. NW. Friends and relatives may meet his family at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the service begins at 11:30 am. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Edison Christian Health Center Foundation. To sign Norris' guest book and to leave your own memory of him, please visit his web page at www.heritagelifestory.com.


Published by Grand Rapids Press from Nov. 6 to Nov. 11, 2019.
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While visiting my parents at the CRH, I would see your dad walking in the halls. Every time I greeted him he would get that little smile and nod. Seeing him brought back the memories of the friendships we had at Richmond Ref Church. Praying that each of you will know God's comfort and peace.

Kathy ( Brummel) Holmes

November 12, 2019

Tim, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. May he rest in peace.

Mary Hummel (Deschaine)

November 12, 2019

Mark and Nancy, our sympathies to you in the going home of father Norris. Met him at Silver Lake and enjoyed the discussions with him .Sure he will be missed by all your family and find comfort that he is home with his Heavenly Father now.Ed

Ed Pylman

November 10, 2019

Sorry for your loss. He left his mark on all those who knew him. You have honored him to the end. Well done good and faithful servant!!

Norm & Mir Martin

November 9, 2019

Dennis Clockman

November 8, 2019

Tim, and all the Families.
I extend my deepest sympathies for your loss.

MIke Hedgecock

November 8, 2019

I was privileged to meet Mr. Brookens while working at both Plainfield and Alpine Townships. Though our contacts were always professional ones, he was always such a gentleman, so polite, so loving when speaking of his wife, and truly a class act. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like him. He will be missed but his memory will live on. May he rest in peace.

Patricia Kolkman

November 8, 2019

I have so many wonderful memories of our times together with Nor and Loie. Didn't see him much after Loie passed. Lost my husband, Harry, 2 1/2 years ago and my daughter 6 months ago. Don't get out that much any more. Living at Sunset the last 7 years. Praying for all of you in your loss.

Mary Kaiser

November 7, 2019

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