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Funeral services for Albert Lee Brooks, 90, Lawrence will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. He passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Lee was born February 17, 1925 in Winfield, KS the son of Paul and Data (Miles) Brooks. He was their second child with 6 brothers and sisters: Dale, Nadine, Margaret, Ray, David, and Shirley.
Lee served his country in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1967 retiring at the rank of Major. After retirement, Lee attended KU where he completed his Bachelor's and then his M.A. in Education from the University of Kansas in 1974. Subsequently, he taught at Oskaloosa High School followed by many years at KU Athletics.
He married Rita LaFay Conrad on November 6, 1949 in Lawrence, KS. LaFay survives and is living in Ashburn, VA.
Other survivors include two sons, Steven Brooks, Elberton, GA, Thomas Brooks, Ashburn, VA; and eight grandchildren, Ryan Brooks, Adam Brooks, David Swayze, Amy Zimmerman, Timothy Brooks, Toby Brooks, Theodore Brooks, and Tracy Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Connie Brooks on March 9, 2003.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Robert Markland
July 1, 2024
My name is Robert Markland and I knew Major Brooks when I was at Stewart Air Force Base, New York. He helped with the Boy Scout troop off base. My condolences to the whole family. I remember Steve and Tommy and Connie.
Judy Kraus
March 6, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Lee was a first cousin to my father, Paul Dean Smith. I have seen Lee in many pictures that my Dad had during the war when he would come back to Winfield on leave. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Lorene Sharp Davison
March 6, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
Sherry Woods-Hackathorn
March 6, 2015
Mr. Brooks was my teacher at Oskaloosa. He taught current events. That class was a lot of fun. Mr Brooks was always smiling. Very nice man. My heart felt prayers to your family.
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Carol Khoury
March 5, 2015
I only knew Lee from church, but was always impressed by his courtesy and kindness. Even as he needed more guidance and support he never behaved with less than impeccable manners. He was a kind and gentle soul and, along with LaFay, an ideal of friendliness and interest in other and deep love for each other that was apparent to all who were fortunate enough to meet them
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