Rosemary Brooks
May 21, 1918 - June 12, 2013
Obituary
Rosemary Lucille Harbin Brooks of Avon passed away on June 12, 2013. She was born on May 21, 1918 in Green County, Indiana to the late Jesse Emory and Frances (Tully) Harbin. She was 95 years of age. Rosemary was a loving and devoted wife of 35 years to Mr. Wesley William Brooks who preceded her in death in 1981. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Rachel Ann Brooks Eusey. Rosemary received her master's degree from Indiana University (1936 - 1942). Her interests include IU alumni association, music, traveling, ceramics and gardening. Rosemary taught Piano from her home and was employed as a secretary with the YMCA, a music accompanist at Washington High School, a teachers aid for Ritter Ave Free Methodist Church and Daycare and the Indianapolis Public Schools. Rosemary was a loving and caring mother to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her five children David Richard (Patty) Brooks, Sharon Rose Brooks (Randy) Munson, Michael Wesley (Tammy) Brooks, Janice Lee Brooks (Dave) Young and Gregory Allen (Sue) Brooks, 20 grandchildren Renee, Donny, Michelle, Michael, Eric, Heather, April, Jamie, Angie, Amy, Michael, Gabe, Brandon, Holly, Bill, Abbey, Alex, John, Bill and Stacie, 16 great-grandchildren Madalynn, Sydney, Annabel, Max, Ethan, Tyler, Tristan, Tianna, Natalie, Isaac, Isabella, Sophia, Kendrick, Willy, Jake and Thomas. The family requests memorial contributions in memory of Rosemary are made to the Wheeler Mission Ministries 205 E. New York St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 http://wheelermission.org "Gods Comfort in Grief" There may be grief to overcome us; But, one thing is sure that consolation is - God is still on the throne; And will not leave us alone. In our sorrow, God will provide a way - day by day. He will be by our side To provide His everlasting love - A free gift from above. By Rosemary L. Brooks
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Michael Brooks
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Michael Brooks made a donation to WHEELER MISSION MINISTRIES
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Jerry Harbin
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So many great memories of Aunt Rosemary and the love she had for her family.
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Mary Shannon
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The world is filled with music, and no one knew that better than Rosemary. Everywhere she went a new friend was made. She was such a positive person, always looking for the best in people. I will carry many memories of her with me. Those memories will put a smile on my face and an emptiness in my heart knowing she is gone. We will miss the music that was her life, but know that God now has a little more music in heaven:)
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Michelle Brooks Kuiper
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Grandma helped make me the woman I am today. She empowered me to be strong and be loving and gracious. I will always feel her soft caress on my face. I love that you are in heaven with all your loved ones. I take you with me wherever I go. Love you grandma! Love, David's daughter, Michelle
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Anne Lidikay Dorton
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I was sad to read that Rosemary had passed away. She was my accompanist when I taught vocal music at George Washington H.S. in the early '70's. She even played the organ at my wedding in 1974. I will always remember Rosemary as a soft-spoken, sweet lady who never complained and who always showed kindness and friendship toward me. I only wish I had known she lived so close to me as I would have visited her and relived old memories of our years together working at GWHS. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. Thank you for sharing your photos here.You have lost a precious woman but one whom undoubtedly blessed you with love, grace and priceless memories during her remarkably long life.
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Dave Walker
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My condolences to Rosemary's children. Your mother was always a joy to do business with!I was her Prudential Ins. agent for many years. She always share with me how she loved her children and spouses, along with their many children. When she lived on the eastside of Indpls. I met her in the MCL restaurant parking lot one Monday. We were both excited, because on that day, I was going in for my ham & beans, and she just had her ham & beans! We had a good laugh together. Rosemary was a godly women, and left many good memories with me. She is with Jesus now surrounded with His love. Sincerely, Dave Walker