MURIEL BROOKS

Muriel Brooks (nee: Williams), of Moose Jaw, passed away at home with her family at her side on Thursday, October 24, 2002. Muriel was born and raised on the family farm near Wallard, Sask. on September 20, 1914.  She married Phillip Lock Brooks on January 3, 1942, in St.Thomas, Ontario and they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this year. They moved to Moose Jaw in 1945 and after raising her family, she worked at Canaday’s from 1967 until her retirement in 1979. Her first love was her family and always put their happiness before her own.  She was a wonderful cook and spent many hours in her garden.  She and Lock enjoyed many trips together and especially liked visiting relatives in England.  She was predeceased by her parents George and Mabel Williams.  She is survived by her husband Phillip Lock Brooks; children: Robert Brooks (Margaret) of N.Vancouver, B.C. and Beverley Brooks (Max Baldwin) of Moose Jaw; grandchildren: Daniel Brooks, Colleen Baldwin (Aage Andre Weider), Graham Baldwin (Nicole Pyett) and Teresa Baldwin; sister: Gertie Green; sisters-in-law: June Ruehs and Ethel Brooks; several nieces, nephews and cousins, including relatives in England. A private family service will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Ltd.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St.E. Moose Jaw, S6H 0E1 or Thunder Creek Home Care Palliative Care Services, 455 Fairford St. E. Moose Jaw, S6H 1H3.  In living memory of Muriel, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.

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Marilyn Hemingway - Holdfast, Sask.: Dearest Lock, Bev, Bob and all your families;  I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear of Muriel's passing.  My heart goes out to you all. I will never forget how nice she was to me when I was young. Talk to you soon.  Love Marilyn

Malcolm and Dora Workman: Thinking of you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Workman family.

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