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Melvin R. Brooks

Birth	:	6 Jan 1926 Elk City, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Jun 2012 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	:	Melvin Brooks Melvin Brooks, 86, of Fremont was called home to Jesus on Thursday, June 14, 2012, from A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont. Melvin was born Jan. 6, 1926, in Elk City. The family farmed in the Arlington area, and he graduated from Arlington High School. He met the love of his live, Yvonne Holbrook, and they were married in 1947. To this union were born three sons: David, Steve and Kirk. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary before she died in 2010. The couple lived and farmed in the Fremont area. They were very active with 4-H... Read More	Melvin Brooks Melvin Brooks, 86, of Fremont was called home to Jesus on Thursday, June 14, 2012, from A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont. Melvin was born Jan. 6, 1926, in Elk City. The family farmed in the Arlington area, and he graduated from Arlington High School. He met the love of his live, Yvonne Holbrook, and they were married in 1947. To this union were born three sons: David, Steve and Kirk. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary before she died in 2010. The couple lived and farmed in the Fremont area. They were very active with 4-H and raised and showed sheep. He was the 4-H superintendent for 12 years, and was honored for his service by being named the 4-H Fair Grand Marshall. The couple retired from farming in 1987 and moved to town. Melvin served in the U.S. Army from January 1945 to November 1946. He was so proud of being a veteran. Melvin was a very active member of First Congregational Church in Fremont. He had also been president of the American Hampshire Association. Melvin loved his family more than anything. Holidays and family get-togethers meant so much to him. He especially loved to be around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always attended their programs, musical concerts and sporting events. Survivors include: son, Kirk (and wife, Judy) Brooks of Fremont; and daughter-in-law, Deb Brooks of Fremont. Grandchildren include: Amy (and husband, Gus) Kohtz of Omaha, Amanda (and husband, Jake) Hansen of Tekamah, Ryan (and wife, Sarah) Brooks of Fremont, Mikala (and husband, Wally) Thompson of Fort Collins, Colo., and Kelvin Brooks (and fianceé, Alexandra Andersen) of Omaha. Great-grandchildren are Stella and Asher Kohtz, Lily and Emma Hansen, and Beckett and Mareck Thompson. He is also survived by brothers-in-law, Jack (and wife, Norah) Holbrook and Niels Christensen, all of Tacoma, Wash.; and sisters-in-law, Violette Elliott of Des Moines, Iowa, Kate (and husband, Rob) Miner of San Bernadino, Calif., Bette Tatum of Honolulu and Marilyn King of Fremont. He has many nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne; sons, Steven Brooks and David Brooks; two brothers; and his sister. The celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Congregational Church UCC in Fremont. There will be a gathering of friends and family from 2- 4 p.m. Sunday at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. Burial with military honors will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be directed to the family or the donor's choice. NOTE: He and J Yvonne are in the same grave site. Both cremated. ***********************************************

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Melvin R. Brooks's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Melvin R. Brooks death?
Melvin R. Brooks death on 14 Jun 2012 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin R. Brooks's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4516210
Longitude: -96.5058210

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Cecil Brooks

(1899 - 1978)

Ethel Frye Brooks

(1905 - 1988)

Spouse

Juanita Yvonne Holbrook Brooks

(1927 - 2010)

Siblings

Warren E. Brooks

(1924 - 2004)

Wayne William Brooks

(1932 - 1959)

Children

David C. Brooks

(1948 - 2006)

Steven Brooks

(1950 - 1984)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

2. First Congregational Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

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4. Calvary Cemetery
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5. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
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7. Hartung Cemetery
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8. Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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9. Maple Grove Cemetery
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12. Fontanelle Lutheran Cemetery
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13. Wiegand Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3819008, -96.6205978

14. Maple Creek Christian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5390200, -96.5973600

15. Gods Acre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

16. Little Flower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

17. Arlington Cemetery
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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
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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