Reginald F. "Reg" Brooks

Dear Uncle Reg
You were like a surrogate Dad for us all when our own Dad, Vic passed. You and Auntie Ivy had time for us and listened to make us feel better at an awful time for everyone. Your special qualities are immeasurable and I always remember Auntie Ivy saying, showing affection does not come easily to the Brooks men, but she taught you well and you certainly mastered the art of hugging. We always looked forward to your visits every five years or so and you would love to hear...

I'm so happy I got to spend some time with the both of you before Grandpa passed. I am especially happy that Jacob was blessed enough to get to know his great-grandpa. I will remember all the good times we've had, like going out to the shop and having you cut puzzles and all the adventures we would have. I'll remember all of us kids spending hours cleaning the gazebo and all the smiles and love we would share enjoying it when our project was done. I think of you lots and miss you often.

My Big Brother Reg, I remember when you used to carry me on your Shoulder nearly everywhere we went, to school, to see Charlton play, it was just a field and every time they scored a goal I went up in the air! I remember we use to go and visit uncle Aurther (who was totally deaf)and they had a parrot that was very noisy, when we knocked on the door, the parrot would say "come on in the doors open" Well
it was a very noisy house and the parrot swore!!. Thats when I heard Reg Laugh, only...

Dad you gave so much to so many, never asking anything in return. Your last week that we all spent together was a special gift. We enjoyed your love and laughter as always. I will miss that twinkle in your eye and your hugs. I miss you and carry you in my heart forever. Love, Lesley

Too few people have the fortune to learn from and be loved by someone as truly good as my grandpa. I will be thankful for his love and guided by his character for the rest of my life. A few of my many favorite memories are holding hands between him and my grandma in so many places, from Marine Land to Pomerado Hospital where my sister was born. Smelling roses in his garden, sharing fun and funny and poignant hours together in those last few weeks (honestly one of the most warm and loving...

The church that your service is being held is the very same one where you became my Godfather in 1972. My parents saw qualities in yourself that are shared by so many people that are close to you. Although our paths did not cross many times, these qualities shone through to reveal the great man that you were and still are in spirit.

I will always remember you Uncle Reg for your big smile, big laugh and for being so very warm and kind. I also remember how you went on some of the scary rides at Knotts Berry Farm with me when we visited all those years ago from the UK, because I was scared to go on them by myself! You will be missed by many.

I am going to miss grandpa so much. I am so grateful that I had the chance to see him in Sept. and only wish I could have seen him every day until the end. I feel like I didn't get to spend enough time with him. He was always so caring and peaceful. I will miss him deep strong voice and his big bear hugs. I'll miss old family dinners where we would sit around and listen to him talk about the past.

I am so happy and blessed that I had the trip over to see you and Ivy, just three years ago. It had been a good too many years that I had seen you, around 18 yrs. I think. But boy, did we make up for those lost years. Reg has always been very special to me, my big brother when I was growing up in Redondo Beach, I have so many special memories which I will cherish forever. My love goes out to my dearest sister Ivy, which I know she will be very lost without her mate, but Ivy know that...