Marty Brooks

Marty Brooks (maiden name, Martha Evans) was the eldest of five children. Marty said that her siblings found her bossy when they were growing up. This tendency held her in good stead, when at the age of twenty-eight, she took on the task of raising four kids on her own. Her children considered her a remarkable woman, which she was. Not only did she raise her children without a co-pilot, (divorced from first husband, Gerald Osburn in 1960) but she did it with panache! From world travel to Sunday picnics, Marty gave her children experiences to enrich their lives, even if it meant robbing Peter to pay Paul. And when she'd host a party, before being sent to bed, her kids were permitted to meander through the rooms taking in the sights and sounds of the jazz ensemble and guests—from all walks of life—dressed to the nines. Marty's children always came first. She attended every school function and always came to their aid whenever and wherever needed. In her forties, Marty remarried and her second husband, Irv Bookatz (the love of her life) encouraged her to return to school where she earned a doctorate in Research Psychology with honors from San Francisco State University. Marty is summed up best by long time family friend, Obeid Malikyar, "In my humble opinion, Marty was an adventuress with a real zest for life, a globetrotter who was not afraid to pack-up her young children and embark on a trip around the world. By the time I got to meet Marty she was in her golden years. Nevertheless, the glitter in her eyes, the swagger in her step, the sophistication in her speech and above all, her captivating beauty reminded me of the glamourous Hollywood stars of yesteryear." Marty Brooks (June 23, 1932 - December 17, 2018) is survived by her sister, Marilyn Sherman; her four children; Avalon, Renee, Lynden and Jacquelyn; and her three grandchildren; Desiree, Skyler and Alexondra Noelani. No longer of this world but still in it...her presence is felt everyday by her children and grandchildren.