Obituary for William Brooker

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To the Family of Bill Brooker, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Brooker was a very generous, loving, intelligent and interesting man. I lived in the apartment building, where Bill lived. I had already known him through my Dad. But living there and getting to know him so well, I knew that I would never forget him. Mr. Brooker was a very special person. He was always there for me whenever I needed anything. I enjoyed the times we spent together very much. I have many stories about Bill, but one that really touched my heart, is when he came to my high school graduation party. It meant so much to me that he was able to make it. Mr. Brooker and I shared many conversations. No matter if they were two minutes or two hours, he always seemed to brighten my day. He loved talking about his kids, grandkids, friends, places he had traveled, and much more. Bill was not just a neighbor and a friend, but most importantly he truly felt like family, and I know my Dad shares those same feelings as well. If I could say one thing to Bill right now, I would say thank you. He has touched my life and my Dad's life in so many ways. My condolences to his family, and all who knew him.

To the family of Bill Brooker... I don't know if I can put into words what a great man Bill was. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I would see him every weekend when I was over to clean the building he lived in. In the last couple of months, when he couldn't leave his apartment very easily, I would email him to let him know what time I would be over and to see if he needed anything. Sometimes he just wanted a piece of gum or a glazed donut or something as simple as just taking his trash out or running mail to the post office, whatever it was, I was glad to be able to help him out! It will be hard to go to the building each weekend and not see him there. I am truly sorry for your loss. Brenda Alberts

Dear Family, I had the priveledge to be with Bill at Community Health Free Clinic on Wednesday. I spoke with Bill about one hour before his death and he was smiling and we shared a few words. Later someone said someone was on the ground out side of the clinic. I went out immediately only to see it was Bill and he assured me he was fine that he had tripped. Someone got a wheelchair and we lifted him in. I said we needed to take him to the hospital as he needed more attention as he had a nose bleed. He told me he liked attention so that would be fine. Within seconds it was all over. We got him on to the ground and CPR was started and the ambulance was there within, it seemed one minute. He was surrounded my some of the people that loved him at CHFC. Only time, family, friends and good memories will ease the pain your feeling. Thank you for listing CHFC for memorial donations.

We will miss Bills quick wit and sense of humor the most. He was one of those guys you could talk to for hours. There was never a dull moment when Bill was around. He would always find a way to spice up the conversation, even if it meant an inappropriate joke or two...but that was Bill, and you had to love him. He was quite a character, and I'm glad we had the opportunity to laugh with him. He touched our lives, and he will be greatly missed.

I was one of the group surrounding Bill outside the Clinic when it was discovered he fell after missing the step down from the curb. I think everyone loved his droll sense of humor, especially Dr. Brady who tried valiantly to bring him back with CPR after he stopped breathing. My own feeling has always been that I hoped when my time comes,I would die in the sunshine with friends around me and that it would happen quickly. Bill fulfilled my own wish. He made one last witty one-liner and then he was gone. God be with you all. Peace, Nancylee Ziee

I volunteer at the Medical Clinic every Wednesday...and of course Bill was a "regular" that I checked in. We always shared a laugh...usually about whether he had gotten married during the past week. He would enter on one side and get those of us smiling, and leave on the other side with everyone over there smiling. He was very special. I will miss him and never forget his gentle good humor. love, Deborah Dakin

I will never forget Bill he was a very dear friend. We shared many fun times together. He was a mentor. He believed in me. He gave me hope and confidence during difficult times. Bill was never afraid to try new things like computers and the Internet. I will miss Bill.

To the Family of Bill Brooker, The more I got to know Bill , the more I appreciated his sense of humor, his outlook on life , his compassion for others and his love for his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He took great pride in his family and shared with me ,on numerous occasions, his proudest memories of parenthood. He also reflected upon the good times he had with his dogs, his travels and at the Lake of the Ozarks. I called “Mr. B “--- “Mr. Fix It”. He always had the time-and ability- to repair anything broken (except his oven clock!) and he always had the part you needed “ in inventory”. I had the privilege of calling Mr. B my superintendent, my neighbor and best of all, my friend. I ,my daughters- Melissa and Jennifer- and his good friend, Cassie, will miss him but will never forget him. God bless you in your loss and take comfort in his memories.

Barb and Bob Sorry to hear of the lose of Bill.I know he will be missed God bless you. Dick and Barb