Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....BROOKS , Robert H. June 26 2004 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/ca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Peggy B. Perazzo pbperazzo@comcast.net January 13, 2005, 10:14 pm "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, July 16, 2004 Robert H. Brooks Robert H. Brooks died June 26, 2004, at his home in Winters. He was 83. He was born in La Plata, N.M., on July 8, 1920, to Bert and Avis Brooks. Robert, or "Bobby" as he was known to friends and family, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and extended his military career by serving in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years, retiring in 1964. Upon leaving the military, he settled in Davis and spent 16 years working for the Yolo County Probation Department. He was a loving husband to his wife of 31 years, Beradine Liedel Giraud, and a caring father to his three sons, Clay, Kim and Brent, and his stepson Michael Giraud. He enjoyed country living, open spaces and being in the company of friends and relatives. In his retirement years, he and his wife boarded horses, tended goats and chickens and cared for numerous dogs and cats on their property in the foothills outside of Winters. He loved reading, barbecues, solitaire and playing mahjong on his computer. He was a longtime fan of UC Davis Aggie football and the Sacramento Kings basketball team. He will be missed for his dry humor, kidding nature and gentle spirit, his family said. Along with his wife and sons, he leaves behind two brothers, Stanley and Ray; a sister, Kay; three grandsons, Jason, Daniel and Toby; and a stepgranddaughter, Samantha. He is also survived by numerous loving great-grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends also mourn his passing. A graveside service was held July 9 at the Davis Cemetery. Additional Comments: Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise." (315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616) . File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/yolo/obits/gob4584brooks.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb