Half

Obituary for Brooks


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday September 04, 2002

Ruth N. Brooks, 69, a resident of Albuquerque since 1940, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth is survived by her husband, Jerry Brooks; son, Larry Brooks and wife, Barbara of Roanoke, Texas; grandson, Jim Brooks of Midland, Texas; sister, Sarah Hendrickson, and husband, Jim of Hanford, California; brother, Paul Burkholder and wife, Vickey of Albuquerque; mother-in-law, Mildred Brooks of Albuquerque. Ruth retired from Sandia National Laboratories in 1996, after 44 years of service. Ruth had many friends and will be greatly missed. A special thank you to all the wonderful people at Presbyterian Hospice. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th NW Albuquerque, 343-8008.


Email Obituary