MARCH 10, 1941 — JANUARY 17, 2014
Our loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Brother, Jack Parshall Brooks, passed January 17, 2014 after a courageous fight against brain cancer. Jack was born to the late Merrill Thomas and Ema Lucile (Parshall) Brooks on March 10, 1941 in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Jack spent his early years in Thermopolis where he learned to love the outdoors and the simple life. He joined the Marine Corp at 18 and often proudly greeted fellow Marines with “Semper Fi Marine!” He later joined the Army. In over 11 years of active-duty military service, Jack served with pride and reached the rank of Captain in both military branches. He was a Vietnam War Veteran who served with the Shotgun 10, 25th Division. Jack worked over 35 years as a civil servant for the Department of the Army in the QAAS (Quality Assurance Ammunition Specialist) program. He loved blowing things up.
While stationed in Hawaii, Jack met his sweetheart Shawna Lou Mangum. They were married on May 14, 1966 in the LDS Temple in Laie, Hawaii. Jack’s greatest joy was his family. He loved spending time with them - just sitting back and watching them interact with each other. His Grandkids loved to listen to his many stories about the “old west” and the military. Jack was happiest when he was in the outdoors fishing, shooting, camping or just enjoying nature.
Jack was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings. Jack and Shawna were serving as missionaries in the Montana Billings Mission when he was diagnosed with his brain tumor. It was Jack’s long-time dream to serve a mission.
Jack Parshall Brooks is survived by his wife Shawna; his children Kathleen (Travis) Tinker, Michael (Jennifer) Brooks, Kristy (Tyler) Schwab, Mitchell (Marilee) Brooks, Mark (Michelle) Brooks; his 18 Grandchildren; and his Sister Merrilyn Samuels.
Jack will be deeply missed by many and will leave a void in our lives. We will miss his stories and his true kindness. He always said “You will never regret being kind” - and in his life, he was kind to all.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday January, 22 at 11:00 AM at the Parrish Canyon Ward, 610 North Rowland Way, Centerville. A viewing will be held at the church prior to services from 9:00 – 10:30 AM.
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