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2016
Wayne Brooks Obituary
Wayne E. Brooks passed into His presence on August 30, 2016, 12 days short of his 95th birthday.
He was born to Clarence and Maude Stewart Brooks on September 11, 1921. He had four brothers and one sister. Only Paul Brooks of Colorado Springs, Colorado survives.
He married Kathryn Fankhauser on March 15, 1944 and they celebrated 72 years of marriage before Kathryn went to Heaven on April 26, 2016. He moved his young family to Ness City, Kansas in 1946 and opened The Toggery Shop. His motto, "If your clothes are not becoming to you, you'd better be coming to us."
They lived in Manhattan, Kansas before moving to San
Antonio in 1982. He worked for Scrivener's in the hardware department for 13 years where he shared his expertise for fixing things and a joke or two with all of his customers.
Wayne was truly a Renaissance man: the ultimate storyteller, music lover, and talented vocalist--breaking into song at a moment's notice; a master gardener with an award-winning lawn; a wealth of information-one never left his presence without learning something new; a friend of Jesus--he shared that joy with everyone he met.
Wayne and Kathryn made lasting friends in Ness City, Kansas, at their Fox Run neighborhood, at the Inn at Los Patios and at Elmcroft of Windcrest. Because of Wayne's persistence, he and all of his brothers received college degrees. Because of his perseverance and dedication, he cared for Kathryn's needs for their seventy-two years of marriage. Because of his faith, all of his children and grandchildren are dedicated Christians.
He is survived by his daughters (Beverly Kaupp and Glenna Gates), his sons-in law (Louie Kaupp and Bill Gates), his grandchildren (Greg, David, and Jonathan Kaupp; Julie Gates Hamilton and Paul Gates) and their spouses Sonya, Andrea, Yolanda, Brad, and Rachel. He has twelve great-grand children.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday morning, September 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Community Bible Church, 2477 TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, Tx. 78232.
Join us in Room E133, the Education Building. Special thanks to Elmcroft, Embrace Hospice, and Community Bible.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Daily Bread Ministries, 6341 Rittiman Rd., San Antonio, Tx. 78218.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ruth Stewart
September 22, 2016
What a pleasure to have been able to call myself a friend of this gentleman & his beautiful Kay ! I met Wayne & Kathryn when Glenna led them to our Sunday School Class & had to run back to Choir. He introduced himself saying "his cup runneth over", we were all blessed to hear him speak with his Godly wisdom.
Kay & Wayne joined us in our weekly Game Day & it gave us all
the opportunity to fellowship, listening to his countless stories
& jokes without ever forgetting the punch lines was remarkable!
Kay said once, I've heard those jokes for so long and I still love
to hear them & they're still funny ! She had a cute little giggle
& she never argued with Wayne, especially if she was winning
whatever game we were playing & he was still trying to explain
to her what she was doing "wrong"...:-) What great memories I
have of them, I smile just thinking of them !
Yes, his penmanship was incredible, he was intelligent, caring , helpful etc., but I choose to remember how he loved his God & his Kathryn dearly, and God blessed him with a wonderful loving family
who serve the Lord !
What joy to know he & Kay are together again in the presence of
our Lord & Savior JESUS !
Beverly Edwards
September 18, 2016
What a lovely man. I had the pleasure of helping Mr. Brooks occasionally when he and his wife moved to San Antonio. He was filled with joy and always had a delightful story or playful joke to share. He will be missed.
Al and Hattie Hockaday
September 15, 2016
What a great friend! What a great neighbor! What a great storyteller! What a great sense of humor! What a great human being! What a great blessing to us and for so many years! Wayne Brooks was all of these to us and more. Oh, how we thank God for you - WEB!
September 11, 2016
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