"Dear Brooks' family, I just read of your mother's passing and want to express my deepest sympathy. I am thinking of you at this time. May God bless, Jean Beeler"
In loving memory of
Ginger Brooks
March 18, 2009
Ginger Brooks, age 52, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away March 18, 2009 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa from a long courageous battle with cancer.
Ginger was born to Clayton and Betty (Swanson) McDonald on November 28, 1956 in Iowa City, Iowa. She married Bobbie Brooks Sr. on April 21, 1972 in Centerville, Iowa. To this union, 4 children were born; Bobbie (Christy) Brooks, Jr. of Unionville, MO, Angie (Joe) Bratz of Centerville, Becca (Ryan) Stewart of Cincinnati, and Billy Brooks and friend Tara of Rocky Ford, OK.
Ginger is survived by her husband, kids, and grandkids, Garrett and Dylan Brooks, Chelsey Banks, Ty Stewart, Makayla Brooks. She is also survived by full siblings, Vickie (Tim) Peek, Tina (Jim) Miller, and Buddy (Kathy) McDonald; ½ siblings -Kathy (Herbie) Atwood, Linda (Jeff) Davis, Judy (Joe) Bertrum, Debbie Skitton, Terry (Kim) McDonald, Danny (Donna) McDonald, Mike (Maggie) McDonald, David (Diane) McDonald, and Tim McDonald; many nieces and nephews, her beloved dog Sammie and cat Katy.
Her parents, a sister Betty Joe, and in-laws, Cleo and Maxine Brooks, preceded her in death.
Ginger lived most of her life in Centerville. Babysitting kids was her passion. She recently worked at Grand View Child Development in Des Moines, doing what she loved most. Ginger was happiest when family and friends gathered around to listen to music or just talk. She was known by many as Mom or Grandma Ginny. Ginger had the ability to make friends with just about anyone she met. She will be remembered for her love of music, her eccentric tie-dyed style, and her jewelry.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Reverend Bill Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Iowa. A visitation will be held Friday at Lange Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 PM that evening. A memorial has been established to the family and may be left at or mailed to the Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.langefh.com.
Tributes
" GINGER You were a "Rae" of sunshine to all of us and to everyone that knew you. We are all truly blessed having you in all are lives. Ginger you will be missed everyday. We will carry your love in our hearts for the rest of our days. Thank you Ginger for being that speacial person you always were."
"I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts are with all of you in your time of sorrow. Sunny Hawk"
"WE deeply would like to Thank everyone . Your words touch all our heart. Thank you for everything. May god keep you all in his grace. Thank you ,Angie Joe and Chelsey "
"my thougths and prayers are with all you guys. ginger was more then just a friend to me, she was a sister that i never had. we will miss her very much. love you bob, angie, bobbie, becca and billy. from your aunt lorrie, dave, crystal and starla"
"WE WILL ALL MISS AUNT GINGER VERY MUCH. SHE WAS AND IS VERY LOVED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! LOVE JASON,TONYA,TYLER AND WYATT"
"Bob and Family, I know there are no words that can take away the pain but wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ginger will be missed by all that knew her. May God give you strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. Patti and family. "
"WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP HER LOVE AND MEMORIES CLOSE TO OUR HEART. A WONDERFUL CAREFREE AUNT. OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE YOU UNCLE BOB & FAMILY. LOVE RICH,TIMRA,SABRINA,CASSONDR,ZACH AND GRACIE "
" We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Ginger was a awesome loving person. She was/is a very cheerful person, im sure she is having a blast with the rest of our family now. She fought her fight. Ginger was a family person, her family was her everything. Not one person could say anything bad about her. Ginger hun We love you! Bob and family we are sorry for the loss."
"My prayers are with you all and may God Bless and keep you Sheila And Family "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Trevor, Heather, Bryce and Alexis."
"Bob & Family, I was saddened to hear about the loss of such a great woman. My heart goes out to all of you at this time...lost touch with you over the yrs but you all have been in my heart, good friends always are. Ginger will be missed by many and once again I am so sorry for you loss. With Love Missy, Cassie & Kellee Gilman"
"We were so sad to hear of Ginger's passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Chad & Rachael Butler"
"Our families prayers are with the Brooks family in this time of need. Kim (Kimmy), Gary, Nick(Rooster), and Kenzie"