HOLLY BROOKS 

Holly Mae (Douglas) Brooks slipped away to join her Lord and Savior January 26, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 8, 1952 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Holly is predeceased by her father Hugh Douglas (1965), brothers: Kenneth Douglas (1967) and David Douglas (1989). She leaves to mourn her loss her children: Scottie – Fernie, BC; Linda – Vancouver, BC; William (Kelly) – Regina and Kenneth – Hinton, AB; her mother, Verna Douglas – Moose Jaw and brothers and sisters: Louise (Peter) Guenther – Edmonton; Ralph (Carol) Douglas – Hinton; Kevin Douglas – Moose Jaw and lifetime friend and sister: Jackie Wells – Moose Jaw and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Holly’s life will be held at the W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 1:30 pm. Cremation will follow and memorialization will take place at Rosedale Cemetery at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening from 7-8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Saskatchewan Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave, Regina, SK, S4R1A6 or the charity of ones choice. In living memory of Holly Brooks, a tree will be planted in Besant Park by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Cheryl & Gerry Miller - Moose Jaw, SK: Verna and family:  We are so sorry for your loss, but know that Holly will be at peace and have a wonderful welcoming committee up above to gather her in their arms.  I will always remember her in her younger days when she and Louise and I used to spend some fun times together.  I must comment as well on the beautiful picture of Holly that was chosen for her obituary.  We send all of you our love, prayers and best wishes. 

Glenn LaPointe - Regina, SK: Scottie, Linda and Kelly. I just wanted to send you my condolences. You are in my thoughts. Its been a very long time.

Mark, Lee, Pamela,& Tiffany Poage - Estevan, SK: Our thoughts and Prayers are with all you. 

Sue Constable - Moose Jaw, SK: Verna and family:  my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.  I will surely miss the big blue eyes and the smile from holly when you would bring her down to the cafeteria, and the 'love taps that she would give me.  holly was a person with a lot of heart and soul.  she will be missed.  you all take care and let the memories carry you through this sad time.  love your other daughter  Sue

Leila Elder/Al Reid & families - Assiniboia, SK: Our heartfelt condolences are extended to you Dear Aunt and family at such a difficult time. You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time.

William Hutt and family - Edmonton, AB: Wonderful people like Holly never truly leave us.  A part of them stays with us for always in our memories, and in how she has changed our lives. I am so sorry Holly is gone, but I know that she is in a wonderful place. so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you William, Kati, Opal and the Girls

Glenda - Sidney, BC: Dear Aunt Verna and family...I'm so glad that mom and I were able to spend time with you, Holly and Louise just a few weeks ago. I'm so thankful and I know my mom is of that time we spent together. How Holly loved to hear my moms voice. We had lots of family time together growing up, and I'm glad our parents took that time to give us those memories now. My heart goes out to you and your children...take care of each other...xxxx Glenda

Shirley & Con Giofu - Moose Jaw, SK: Verna & family: May the memory of the good times help you through this time of sorrow, finally God had a place for Holly. Our Sympathy, Shirley & Con

Brenda Hartley - Briercrest, SK: My thoughts are with you Verna at this sad time.   Holly was truly blessed to have such an attentive Mom.

Louise (Douglas) Guenther - Edmonton, AB: Comments: "A sister is a companion, loyal and loving, protective and supportive. She is a Confidante, a keeper of secrets, a maker of memories, a weaver of dreams. Near or far, she is always there, in deed, in thought, and spirit. Sister is a Best Friend." These words are inscribed on a picture frame I once gave to my sister Holly. No truer words expressed how I felt about her and our relation then or now. I know she is in a happier place away from pain all the pain she has endured over the last 16 years but Oh how I am going to miss her for the rest of my life. She is in good hands with our father and brothers who went on before her. I will see you again Holly. xxx Louise

Ralph & Carol Douglas and Family - Hinton, AB:
Oh, to catch the winds of flight
And soar where eagles go
To leave the woes of troubled souls
Behind me far below
I'd listen to the song of birds
And sail in endless flight
Then chase the sun through cloudy paths
And play with the stars at night.

The boundless heavens for my home
The breeze to lift me high
To rise above my mortal bonds
And never have to die
Knowing I had found the way
To trails where angels trod
And when my wings could fly no more--
I took the hand of God and went home.

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May you rest in peace dear Holly and never forget us...as we will never ever forget you &♥♥♥

William Brooks - Regina, SK: I want to say that I really am sad that my mom has passed on but in a way now she is free...I will always cherish the memories that she has left me and will continue to instill them to my 2 children...we all love you and miss you, Rest in Peace Mommy, Love always BillyJoe, Kelly, Aeliesha & Sean

Christel Thompson (Bellinger) - Cardinal, ON: It has been way too many years since I have been in touch with my Western relatives. With the loss of my mother, that connection was lost too. I wish to express my deepest condolences to you and yours at this difficult time. I often think of you guys, and wish that we were closer. But things change and time goes on, sometimes, way too fast for us to keep up. Please know that you are often in my thoughts.  Take care, and God Bless.  Christel and family.

Stacey, Gavin, Kenny, and Mandy - Hinton, AB: Our deepest condolence goes to everyone at this time, we have all lost a wonderful aunt, a wonderful mother, a wonderful sister, and a wonderful daughter at this time. even thought that she can not be here with us anymore. we all know that she is in our thoughts and hearts. We all will you miss and love you auntie Holly.

Carlie Barkley (Bellinger) - Cardinal, ON: I was sadden to hear of Holly's passing. As Christel stated it has been way too many years. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Carlie and family.

Linda Brooks - Vancouver, BC: With every choice...every path I have chosen my Mom has helped guide me to be the woman I am today.
I may not have taken her advice all the time but in the end I know now what she was saying... or what she meant with her words.
She knew I had to grow and learn on my own. As the years have passed with her illness I could see in her eyes and within her heart all I needed to remember, her love of life and her strength.
I hear my Mom's words of strength, love and life as I speak to my baby, who's become a young woman over time...
I now know my Mom passed her strength for life onto me and her children.
The meaning for her life was her four children and family. It is what guided and made her complete. I know she is proud of her four babies... I see in my brothers all our Mom would have wanted from us!
I feel her energy, I hear her words now and forever.
I thank her for everything I am and everything I ever will be!
I thank her for Mckenzie and everything she will be.
I Love You, Mom

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