Bret Brooks

Bret Willard Brooks, 23, beloved son, brother, uncle, and grandson, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2023, in Cedar City, Utah.
Bret came into this world eight minutes before his twin Brody on January 17, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Cameron and Kim Brooks. He moved with his family to Cedar City when he was 5 years old and graduated Canyon View High School in 2018. Bret comes from a big family with 4 older siblings and a twin brother, Brody. Since early childhood, he and his brothers loved anything outdoors, including catching lizards, fishing, and playing baseball. Bret and his twin brother, Brody, had the unique experience of playing for Team Utah in the Little League World Series Regional Tournament. Following high school, he worked as a ranch hand at Frehner's Ranch in New Harmony, as well as the SUU Post Office. Bret joined the National Guard and became a Transport Operator with the rank of Specialist, his MOS was 88M. He enjoyed attending drills and advanced training. In the last year, he began working for family, Ryan and Dustin Carter, at Carter Enterprises. He enjoyed learning how to operate heavy equipment and learning other trades. He loved spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed going on family trips. Bret had a soft spot in his heart for his many nieces and nephews and was often found carrying one of the babies around the house. Bret was naturally quiet and kind, loved animals (especially his cat) and family. Bret will be missed immensely by many and will be remembered with love.
Bret is survived by his parents, Cameron and Kim Brooks; his siblings: Mandy (Scott) Boehme, Meagan (Ryan) Carter, Madison (Justin) Hugie, Brayden Brooks, and Brody Brooks; his grandmother Shirley Asplund; and his nieces and nephews, Cameron, Ana, Kai, Case, Violet, Jones, Bo, Banks, Griffin, and Reggie.
Bret is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Dawn Brooks; maternal grandpa Peter Asplund.
Services will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Willow Wood Ward located at 638 E. Canyon Center Dr., Cedar City, UT 84721. All are welcome. Viewing from 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11 a.m., followed by graveside service under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. A luncheon will be held at the church following the graveside service. 638 E Canyon Center Dr. Cedar City, UT 84721. Livestream of the services may be viewed, and online condolences may be left at www.mortuary.org