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James Ralph “Jim” Brooks

Birth	:	16 Jul 1929 Sheridan, Worth County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 2016 Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7221400, -94.9229500
Description	:	James Ralph Brooks was born July 16, 1929 in Sheridan, Missouri, the son of Willie Ralph and Violet Faye (McKinley) Brooks. Jim grew up in the New Market area and attended New Market Schools. He passed away early Saturday morning, October 15, 2016 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 16 days. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force. On October 1, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Nothwehr at Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Clarinda. This union was blessed with three... Read More	James Ralph Brooks was born July 16, 1929 in Sheridan, Missouri, the son of Willie Ralph and Violet Faye (McKinley) Brooks. Jim grew up in the New Market area and attended New Market Schools. He passed away early Saturday morning, October 15, 2016 at his home in Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 16 days. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force. On October 1, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Nothwehr at Immanuel Lutheran Church north of Clarinda. This union was blessed with three children; Steve, Doug and Pat. Jim worked for Iowa Light and Power for 33 years, retiring in 1985. He also farmed in the New Market area for several years. Following his retirement, Jim and Dorothy wintered in Yuma, Arizona for 30 years. Jim was a member of the American Legion and St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda. He enjoyed golf, billiards and caring for his lawn and roses. His true love was his family, especially the grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Steve; and siblings, Edith Palmer, Cleo Snyder, Frank McNut, Midge Barlow, Helen Baker, Gladys Tyes and Winifred Combs. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Brooks of Clarinda, Iowa; his children, Doug Brooks and his wife Melody of Antelope, California, Pat Mechem and her husband Bret of Ankeny, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Pam Brooks of Papillion, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Brooks and his wife Betty of Papillion, Nebraska, Dawn Holsten and her husband Ryan of Lincoln, Nebraska, Matt Brooks and his wife Heather of Bellevue, Nebraska, Jessica Brooks of Logan, Iowa, Dana Brooks Young and her husband Regan of Clarinda, Iowa, Jessica Steffen of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Nicole McDermott of Johnston, Iowa, Wes Sefrit and his wife Courtney of Granger, Iowa, Amber Hagen and her husband Eric of Big Lake, Minnesota, Cory Mechem and his wife Lindsey of Andover, Minnesota; 20 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; a sister, Florence Goar and her husband Bob of Boise, Idaho; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda with Rev. Daryl Tompkins officiating. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery in New Market, Iowa at a later date. Visitation with the family present will take place on Wednesday evening, October 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda. Memorials are suggested to the Page County Relay for Life, SMC Hospice in Shenandoah, or St. John Lutheran Church in Clarinda. Obituary & photo published by The Walker-Merrick Funeral Home of Clarinda

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James Ralph “Jim” Brooks's memorial is located at: Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA.
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James Ralph “Jim” Brooks death on 15 Oct 2016 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7221400
Longitude: -94.9229500

Family Members:

Parent

Willie Ralph “Bill” Brooks

(1889 - 1955)

Faye McKinley Brooks

(1897 - 1980)

Spouse

Dorothy Marie Nothwehr Brooks

(1929 - 2020)

Siblings

Winifred Arlene “Wink” Brooks Combs

(1934 - 1998)

Children

Steven C. “Steve” Brooks

(1951 - 2014)

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Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

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15. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7878036

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Coordinate: 40.8422012, -94.9396973

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18. Davison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5999900, -94.9641400

19. Rose Hill Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

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24. Helm Cemetery
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