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
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
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,
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
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,