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Juanita Yvonne Holbrook Brooks

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Birth	:	20 Jul 1927 Braddyville, Page County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2010 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4516210, -96.5058210
Plot	:	Sec G, Lot 45, Grave 5
Description	:	J. Yvonne Brooks Yvonne was born 7/20/27 in Braddyville, IA. The family moved to Fremont when she was 15, and she graduated from Fremont High School in 1944. She met the love of her life, Melvin Brooks and they were married in 1947. They recently celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary. The couple lived and farmed in the Fremont area. She loved being a stay-at-home mother, taking care of her three sons and helping on the farm. They were very active with 4-H and raised and showed sheep. When her boys were all in school, she became the office manager... Read More	J. Yvonne Brooks Yvonne was born 7/20/27 in Braddyville, IA. The family moved to Fremont when she was 15, and she graduated from Fremont High School in 1944. She met the love of her life, Melvin Brooks and they were married in 1947. They recently celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary. The couple lived and farmed in the Fremont area. She loved being a stay-at-home mother, taking care of her three sons and helping on the farm. They were very active with 4-H and raised and showed sheep. When her boys were all in school, she became the office manager at the Dodge County Extension Office. She retired in 1993. Yvonne was a very active member of First Congregational Church in Fremont. She served on many committees and held multiple offices on the Church Board and in the Women's Fellowship. She loved to volunteer and spent time every Saturday morning at FAMC. She was also a longtime member of an Extension Club in Fremont. Yvonne loved her family more than anything. Holidays and family get-togethers meant so much to her. She especially loved to be around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always attended their programs, musical concerts, and sporting events. Survivors include her husband, Melvin; son Kirk Brooks and wife Judy of Fremont; daughter-in-law Deb Brooks of Fremont. Grandchildren include Amy Kohtz and husband Gus of Omaha; Amanda Hansen and husband Jake of Blair; Ryan Brooks and wife Sarah of Fremont; Mikala Thompson and husband Wally of Fort Collins, CO; and Kelvin Brooks of Omaha. Great-grandchildren are Stella and Asher Kohtz; Lily and Emma Hansen; and Beckett Thompson. She is also survived by her brother Jack Holbrook and wife Norah of Tacoma, WA: sisters Rubie Lee of Seattle, WA: Violette Elliott of Des Moines, IA; Kate Miner and husband Rob of San Bernadino, CA; and Bette Tatum and husband Lon of Honolulu, HI. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Marilyn King of Fremont, and Joyce Christensen and husband Niels of Tacoma, WA. She has many nieces, nephews, and friends that will miss her. Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, sons Steven Brooks and David Brooks, and 4 brothers-in-law. The celebration of her life will be held Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 am at First Congregational Church in Fremont. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Friday, April 30 at Ludvigsen Mortuary from 2:00 to 8:00; family will be available from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Memorials may be given to the First Congregational Church or the donor's choice. *********************************************

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Juanita Yvonne Holbrook Brooks's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Juanita Yvonne Holbrook Brooks death?
Juanita Yvonne Holbrook Brooks death on 29 Apr 2010 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4516210
Longitude: -96.5058210

Family Members:

Parent

Charley Dell Holbrook

(1889 - 1975)

Nellie Elizabeth Bennington Holbrook

(1896 - 1994)

Spouse

Melvin R. Brooks

(1926 - 2012)

Children

David C. Brooks

(1948 - 2006)

Steven Brooks

(1950 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

2. First Congregational Church Columbarium
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

3. Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4425011, -96.5231018

4. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4435997, -96.5271988

5. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.4334370, -96.4944130

6. Critten Barrett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4229110, -96.5577650

7. Hartung Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5182991, -96.4257965

8. Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5098080, -96.5973720

9. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3880997, -96.6006012

10. Platteville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3506012, -96.5410995

11. Pohocco Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3462715, -96.5026627

12. Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5384827, -96.4214783

13. Wiegand Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3819008, -96.6205978

14. Maple Creek Christian Cemetery
Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5390200, -96.5973600

15. Gods Acre Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

16. Little Flower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

17. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

18. Johannes Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3788986, -96.6438980

19. Union Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -96.6108017

20. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583687, -96.6172409

21. Valley Cemetery
Valley, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

22. Colby-Morley Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664050, -96.3126470

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.6943970

24. Hooper Cemetery
Hooper, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6032982, -96.5419006