Richard B. Brooks

Words that describe this life. Very hard working, serving others, stuck to his word, and extremely honest.

Accomplishments include graduated, raised four children, and made a home not a house.

Richard was a pipe fitter in the Shipyard, he retired in 1993. Favorite things to do were spending time with family and friends bowling, hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening he loved his roses, and the outdoors. He enjoyed the woods, quiet nature, laying by the wood stove, country music his dogs. He always had pets. His favorite saying “Do as I say not as I do”.

He is survived by his brother Jack Brooks, four children Diane Veach, David Brooks, Richard R. Brooks, Kathleen Brooks, his companion Marge Nelson, many grandchildren, Family, and Friends whose lives Richard touched.

Kathy’s fondest memory – I remember going hunting every year, sitting around the fire listening to everyone’s stories. Dad’s smiles, and laughter he was always happy there. We would go up to the restaurant and listen to the live country music with all our family and friends.

Diane’s fondest memory – I remember Dad used to like to lay on the floor in front of the fire he loved having his hair combed, and back tickled. Even when my arm got so tired he would say use the other arm.