Kenneth M. Brooks
Died December 26, 2013
SUTTONS
BAY – Kenneth Michael Brooks, 54, of Suttons Bay, passed away on Thursday, Dec.
26, 2013 at his home after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure.
Ken was born on Oct. 31, 1959 in Midland, the
son of Joseph H. and Gretta (Burke) Brooks.Ken’s grandfather, William Burke Sr., fought in WWI, which sparked Ken’s interest in history. In addition to being a history buff, Ken was passionate about watching Sunday NASCAR with his family. During his high school years, Ken and a cousin hiked the 3rd tallest mountain in Colorado. While living in Midland, Ken and his brother, Joe, owned a painting company. In 1990 he moved to Suttons Bay where he worked for WC Maintenance and later helped his other brother, Jim, with his restaurant, Crossroads Grill, where he worked for a number of years.
Ken is survived by his mother, Gretta Brooks; sisters, Micki Brooks, Becky (Edward Wright) Blackhurst, Susan (Gene Campbell) Brooks; brother, James Brooks; and several nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his father,
Joseph H. Brooks; brother, Joseph L. Brooks; nephew, Bryan Olsen; and faithful
dog, Baxter.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, Dec.
29 at 2 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay with a visitation
held one hour prior. Cousin Anne
(Campbell) Drake will officiate. Burial
will take place in the spring at Suttons Bay Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation
to the Brook family to help with expenses, c/o Gretta Brooks, P.O. Box 159,
Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
Please share memories with Ken’s family at
their online obituary at www.martinson.info
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral
Home of Suttons Bay.
Dear Gretta, we are so sorry of hear of Ken's passing. I wish we could be there for the funeral, but it isn't possible. Our prayers are with you. I will call you. Sandy Dunlap, dunlap97@charter.net
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture of Ken! I remember the fun times hanging around my cousins at the Christmas Eve parties at the Brooks's. I also remember the same good times at 8-Point Lake, both when I was young and later when we all got a little long in the tooth. :) It was always good to see Ken there. That meant he was having a "good day". Laurie.
ReplyDeleteI remember Ken from the time he worked for WC Maintenance with Bill Calhoun. He always smiled when he spoke of his Shelties and of his mother. He was a very hard working man. He always took time to stop and say hello if he could. He would brighten our day with the tales of his Shelties. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. He will be in our prayers.
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