Allen Brooks

Allen B. Brooks of Niles, Michigan passed away in Nokomis, Florida on April 13, 2016. Al was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to M. Allen Brooks and Virginia (Brothers) on April 26, 1930.

During high school he met his life partner and love, Barbara Joan Smith and they were married May 14, 1950. Together they had four children Chris (Beth) Brooks of Berrien Springs, Michigan, Dean (Lisa) Livelybrooks of Veneta, Oregon, Keith (Marianne Rodtsbrooks) Brooks, Indiana and Ellen (Mark) Ewert of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They also have 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Al was active on the Brandywine School Board and Pawating Hospital Board. He was employed at National Standard Company for 26 years and retired in 1989. Afterwards he and his “Barbie Doll” spent the winters in Nokomis, Florida with many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his beloved daughter Ellen.

There will be a celebration of life at a future time to be announced. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Al’s name or towards a memorial bench to Chris Brooks, c/o Brooks Architectural, 5844 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, Michigan 49127.