Obituary for William Brooker

Bill C. Brooker, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. Per Bill’s wishes there will be no services held. Arrangements and Cremation entrusted to the Cremation Society of Eastern-Central-Western Iowa. Survivors include daughter Barb Thompson and husband Gary, son Bob Brooker and wife Tina, granddaughters Chelsea and Allison Thompson, all of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are his brother, sister, half sister, and two half brothers, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a half brother Mark. William Clarence Brooker was born March 9, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was a Traveling Shoe Salesman for many years and was a member of the World Shoe Travelers Association. William greatly enjoyed cars, his dogs, and his family. His passion was his granddaughters and grand dogs. He was a loving father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Community Health Free Clinic, 947 14th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401. Please leave a message, tribute, or memory to Bill’s family on our webpage, www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.