Robert William BROOKES

BROOKES, Robert William (Bob) January 26, 1950 - August 11, 2008 Bob Brookes, beloved husband of Ellen, went to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly while on vacation in the Philippines. Bob, predeceased by his parents, Dick (Richard) and Rose Brookes, was born in Drumhellar and raised in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Bob worked for many years in Ft. McMurray with Syncrude, and most recently with Suncor. He belonged to Local 110 Asbestos Workers. Bob was a devoted family man and a generous, warm and gentle man. He was a faithful supporter of his church and was involved with mission work locally and abroad. Besides his beloved wife, Ellen, he leaves to mourn, his two daughters, Esther (sixteen) and Dawn (fourteen). Bob was married to Ellen for seventeen happy years and his two daughters were the pride of his life. He will be deeply missed by his church family, co-workers, extended family, friends and relatives both in Canada and the Philippines. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Nazarene in Rocky Mountain House, 5340 - 59 Avenue (Telephone 1-403-845-3215) on September 6, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dale Hansen officiating. Published in the Calgary Herald on 9/2/2008