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Grace Brooks Obituary
Born May 19, 1932, to Norman and Laura Endacott, Grace was (according to her business card) a "Retired Tennis Star, Golfer-in-Training, Reader, Walker, Fly-Fisher, Spouse, Mother, Grammy & Super Person". She graduated from the University of Kansas in 1953 with a degree in Music.
Grace passed peacefully on August 5, 2023, at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her daughter Susan Brooks, her brother Alan Endacott, and her husband of 61 years Bill Brooks. Survived by daughters Karen Brooks Rhea (Scott) and Sara Brooks Czapinski, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Jayhawk Tennis Center c/o Kyle Markham or Trinity Lutheran Church Music Fund. See www.warrenmcelwain.com for complete obituary.
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Ann Anderson
August 9, 2023
I first met this retired tennis star when we started our senior tennis program. She was kind enough to step back on the court and it was clear-she was a tennis star. Her smile, kindness, sense of humor and enthusiasm were always present. We are lucky to find these qualities in her grandchildren, Erik and Alexis. She will always be remembered at the Jayhawk Tennis Center.
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