November 27, 2010
April 7, 1963 – Oct. 16, 2010
Joseph Stephen Brooks, 47, of Dexter died suddenly on Oct. 16, 2010 of an undiagnosed serious heart condition.
He was born April 7, 1963 in Oakland, Calif., to Bernie and Colleen Brooks, and had four siblings, Tim, Ann, Patty, and Kathleen.
He moved to Sweet Home in the late 1970’s and ran track and cross-country for Sweet Home High School. He attended Central Oregon Community College on a cross-country scholarship before moving to Eugene in 1983.
He is survived by his wife, Spirit; daughter Fiona; step-son Cosmo; parents Bernie and Colleen Brooks; sisters Ann, Patty and Kathleen; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Tim Brooks.
Services will he held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at a location to be determined. For more information, call Dexter Rural Fire District at 541-937-3045.
Donations for the family can be made to the Joseph Brooks Memorial Fund at any Selco Community Credit Union.