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Robert Brooks Obituary

Sept 10, 1958 - Nov 8, 2007 Robert W. "Bob" Brooks, age 49, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1961, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the Odyssey House. He was a carpenter and local contractor. Robert Wayne Brooks was born on September 10, 1958 in Trinidad, Colorado to Bernal O. and Nettie M. Guadagnoli Brooks. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1976. Bob enjoyed volunteering in the community, even providing medical assistance after the Cayman Hurricane and working tirelessly as a fireman fighting the Hayman Fire. An avid sports enthusiast, Bob volunteered as youth soccer and wrestling coach for Pikes Peak Christian School. Bob truly loved the outdoors and animals, never passing a stray animal. He made sure every stray was placed in a good home. Bob is survived by his mother: Nettie Brooks of Colorado Springs; his daughters: Mallory and Shelby Brooks of Brooklyn Park, Maryland; his brothers: Bill (wife, Kit) Brooks of Calhan, Colorado and Wes (wife, Elaine) Brooks of Lakota, North Dakota and his dear cousin, Bethlyn Dekleva Dochter. He was preceded in death by his father: Bernal in 1997. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 1:30 PM on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2021 W. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs. A rosary will be said at 1:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will take place at 2:00 PM. A reception will follow immediately in the Fellowship Hall. Private entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum, Gate of Heaven at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Robert Brooks Educational Fund, C/O Ent Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80935

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 10, 2007.

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Cathy Weaver McDonald

November 20, 2007

Mrs. Brooks and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I have fond memories of Bob from our high school days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Bresciani Forster

November 18, 2007

Hey my sweet friend...I miss you already. I wish we had been able to get together for coffee with Julie the way we had planned but I am so touched you thought to call...at least we had a good, last talk. Thanks for calling me out of the blue.

Nettie, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob had the best heart always and made everything we did in high school so much fun. I hope that Mallory and Shelby know their dad was a really good man. He spoke so sweetly of them when we talked a short while ago. Lots of love and prayers to you all. I am thinking of you.

Tom and Judy Ross

November 18, 2007

Brooks family our hearts ache with you. We loved Bob and are so sorry things worked out the way they did. We share two beautiful grand children, Mallory and Shelby. In them a part of Bob lives on. May God hold all of you in the hollow of His hand and give you comfort and peace. May the good times be the memories you cling to and remember. Keep in touch, okay?

Sarine Occhiuto

November 17, 2007

My most sincere condolences. Certainly way too young.

Chip Reinhard

November 14, 2007

I was saddened to read of Bob's passing. I enjoyed high school with him and send my thoughts and prayers to his family.

Chip Reinhard

Bill and Nancy Hendryx

November 13, 2007

We were saddened to learn of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Bruce Bode

November 12, 2007

To all the Brooks family. Eventhough I haven't talked with any of you for many years, please accept my condolence for the loss of Bob. He was a fun guy and will be missed.

Mick and Pam Occhiuto

November 10, 2007

Everyone is taken at the right time. Bob, you were always a thrill to be around in this world and will delight those you share time with in the next. Our prayers are shared with your loved ones and family until you are all reunited again.

Tom Occhiuto

November 10, 2007

Fond memories and perpetual smiles until our paths meet again some day.

Sheila Fisk

November 10, 2007

Bob will be deeply missed by all that knew him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Brooks/Guadagnoli family and especially to his nephew Jason Brooks who loved him dearly.

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