Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 5, 1927, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana470, Raymond Ned Brooks
DeathDec 8, 2013, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona470, Raymond Ned Brooks
BurialOaklawn Cemetery, Chester Twp. 9th & Beckley Streets, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana470, Raymond Ned Brooks
FatherRaymond Arthur BROOKS (1903-1950)
MotherBeatrice Lorraine CHURCHILL (1902-1995)
Spouses
BirthAug 29, 1927, Albion, Noble County, Indiana470, Mary Jane Bowman Brooks
DeathAug 26, 2015, Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona470, Mary Jane Bowman Brooks
BurialOaklawn Cemetery, Chester Twp. 9th & Beckley Streets, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana470, Mary Jane Bowman Brooks
ChildrenJohn
Obituary Online notes for Raymond Ned BROOKS
The Paper, Wabash, IN, Dec. 18, 2013:

R. Ned Brooks, 86, formerly of North Manchester, died on Dec. 8 at 7:20 PM at Hospice of the Valley, Glendale, AZ. He was born on March 5, 1927 to Raymond and Beatrice (Churchill) Brooks in North Manchester.

He graduated from Central High School in North Manchester in 1945. He was a member of the American Legion Post #286, a member and past Governor of Moose Lodge #1518, both at North Manchester and the Eagles Lodge. He worked as a Personal Lines Manager for Travelers Insurance Company in South Bend and Chicago from 1952-1985. He married Mary Jane Bowman on Aug. 29, 1947.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, John (Audrey) Brooks and David Brooks; a daughter, Nedra (David) Simmler; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services were held Dec. 14 at McKee Mortuary with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.
470, Raymond Ned Brooks
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