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Albert Brooks

November 9, 1933 – January 17, 2025


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Albert Brooks, aka “Al’ “Ole AL” or “Whitey” was born at

Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City, OK, November 9, 1933.

He was peacefully ushered by angels into the presence of Jesus,

January 17, 2025, in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by family, after a short

battle with an unknown lung infection.

Al joined the Navy November 5, 1951, at age 17, with the permission

of his mother, because he could not tolerate both his brothers

serving in Korea without him.   He served proudly in the

Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged

September 7, 1954, just 2 months before his 21st birthday.

Within a short time of discharge from the Navy, Al married the love if

his life, his “Baby Doll,” and “Sweetheart,” September 13, 1954, in

Phoenix, AZ.

The short ceremony, was performed in Dorothy’s parent’s living room,

by Reverend CC Rains, while Dorothy’s brother Robert, who was

supposed to be a witness, was washing his car.

For their honeymoon, the newlyweds traveled with Dorothy’s family, to

Dorothy’s grandfather’s funeral and they shared a room on their

wedding night with Robert.

Al joined the other members of the family and began working in

Sprinkler Fitting.  He joined the Local Sprinkler Fitters Union #669

in 1956 and was a member until his passing.  He was the oldest living

member of the union in the state of Arizona.

Approximately around 1992, need for sprinkler work decreased.  Since

AL was already doing small welding jobs, the family convinced him to

start his own business and thus Brooks Wrought Iron was established.

Eventually, Al retired early from Sprinkler work to run his wrought iron

business full time.  He continued with wrought iron till Dorothy

convinced him to hang up his welder when he was 82 years old.

But he continued small jobs out of his garage after they moved from

Gilbert to Mesa.

Al’s interests/loves were in this order, GOD, Dorothy, Family, work,

guns, hunting and playing softball with the church league till he was 55.

 

Al is survived by Wife, of 70 years, Dorothy Brooks,

Daughters: Brenda K Brooks-Weik, Sandra L Drews

Grandchildren: Carrie L Moskop, Brandon J Weik IV, Kandace R Simzyk,  Kyle A Drews

Great Grandchildren: MacKenzi L Kirkoff Moskop, Austin K Moskop,

Maddyson N. Walbaum Simzyk, Porter J Weik, V, Megan K Simzyk,

Alyssa K Egelston, Kaile B Kinsey, Chandler S Kinsey and

7 Great, Great Grandchildren

Sister: Susie Brooks

Son In Law: Chuck Drews

Al is preceded in death by his

Mother: Jessi Johnson

Father: Walter Robinson Brooks

Sisters: Dorothy J Findley and Faye Fessler

Brothers: Rev Tommy Brooks and William Brooks

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Al’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation Donate to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Lori says:

    Dorthy , Family:
    My deepest condolences to your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. It was truly an honor to care for Al he was such a kind and wonderful man , what a blessing to have cared for him .

    I will always cherish the stories he shared with me , and conversations we shared . My heart is with your family during this difficult time.
    Lori

    • Brenda says:

      Lori
      You have been a precious help to Dadfy and Mom. Our family forever will be grateful!
      God Bless and keep you,
      The Brooks Family,

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Albert Brooks

November 9, 1933 – January 17, 2025


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Albert Brooks, aka “Al’ “Ole AL” or “Whitey” was born at

Mercy Hospital, in Oklahoma City, OK, November 9, 1933.

He was peacefully ushered by angels into the presence of Jesus,

January 17, 2025, in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by family, after a short

battle with an unknown lung infection.

Al joined the Navy November 5, 1951, at age 17, with the permission

of his mother, because he could not tolerate both his brothers

serving in Korea without him.   He served proudly in the

Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged

September 7, 1954, just 2 months before his 21st birthday.

Within a short time of discharge from the Navy, Al married the love if

his life, his “Baby Doll,” and “Sweetheart,” September 13, 1954, in

Phoenix, AZ.

The short ceremony, was performed in Dorothy’s parent’s living room,

by Reverend CC Rains, while Dorothy’s brother Robert, who was

supposed to be a witness, was washing his car.

For their honeymoon, the newlyweds traveled with Dorothy’s family, to

Dorothy’s grandfather’s funeral and they shared a room on their

wedding night with Robert.

Al joined the other members of the family and began working in

Sprinkler Fitting.  He joined the Local Sprinkler Fitters Union #669

in 1956 and was a member until his passing.  He was the oldest living

member of the union in the state of Arizona.

Approximately around 1992, need for sprinkler work decreased.  Since

AL was already doing small welding jobs, the family convinced him to

start his own business and thus Brooks Wrought Iron was established.

Eventually, Al retired early from Sprinkler work to run his wrought iron

business full time.  He continued with wrought iron till Dorothy

convinced him to hang up his welder when he was 82 years old.

But he continued small jobs out of his garage after they moved from

Gilbert to Mesa.

Al’s interests/loves were in this order, GOD, Dorothy, Family, work,

guns, hunting and playing softball with the church league till he was 55.

 

Al is survived by Wife, of 70 years, Dorothy Brooks,

Daughters: Brenda K Brooks-Weik, Sandra L Drews

Grandchildren: Carrie L Moskop, Brandon J Weik IV, Kandace R Simzyk,  Kyle A Drews

Great Grandchildren: MacKenzi L Kirkoff Moskop, Austin K Moskop,

Maddyson N. Walbaum Simzyk, Porter J Weik, V, Megan K Simzyk,

Alyssa K Egelston, Kaile B Kinsey, Chandler S Kinsey and

7 Great, Great Grandchildren

Sister: Susie Brooks

Son In Law: Chuck Drews

Al is preceded in death by his

Mother: Jessi Johnson

Father: Walter Robinson Brooks

Sisters: Dorothy J Findley and Faye Fessler

Brothers: Rev Tommy Brooks and William Brooks

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Al’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation Donate to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Lori says:

    Dorthy , Family:
    My deepest condolences to your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. It was truly an honor to care for Al he was such a kind and wonderful man , what a blessing to have cared for him .

    I will always cherish the stories he shared with me , and conversations we shared . My heart is with your family during this difficult time.
    Lori

    • Brenda says:

      Lori
      You have been a precious help to Dadfy and Mom. Our family forever will be grateful!
      God Bless and keep you,
      The Brooks Family,