John BROOKS Obituary

Dear Karen and family, so sad to read of Johns passing. We have such lovely memories of all those great family times together up at the lakes over the years and boating in the sounds. John was the life and soul of any party and when he was playing his guitar around the camp fire we all sung our hearts out reading from your songbooks. Such a great man who will be missed. Sending much love to you all. Peter, Linda, Jonathan and Cassie Low.

Deepest sympathy to Karen and Family.
So sorry to hear about John passing.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Karen & family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
We certainly have many wonderful memories of cruising Benmore & Tasman Bay, also many holiday's at Totaranui with you both.
Take care Karen, thinking of you.
Love Mary & Keith Maydon

Condolences to the family. Fond memories of John over the years. Alan Jan Newton and family

Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Big hug Janie Annear

On Behalf of the Blewett family we would like to express how sad we are to hear of the passing of John Brooks. Karen Alan and the whole family have lost a giant of a man.
Mum, Beverly Blewett used to look after John as mum was 9 years older and John was more like a little brother to Mum.
They both got the mumps at the same time and John just loved to play with Beverly´s dolls.
John was a big man with a larger-than-life loveable character.
A clever man
A practical man and a funny man, honestly a typical Brooks.
We had the pleasure of spending time with John and Karen when they parked their massive bus on our driveway. John was very proud of his bus and all the custom work that he had done and went on to build and even bigger bus.
We have not spent enough time with John over the last 80 years however the time we had was always fun and interesting and have left lasting memories. I do regret not sailing with him as this was one of his number of passions, we both sheared.
We do know wherever you are john you will be, making fixing or changing something and looking for your prized fishing rod.
Rest in peace Dear john you have left us with lasting memories.
Beverly Grant and the Blewett Family

Hi Karen and family, I was saddened to hear of John's death. I enjoyed his company along with the rest of the Brooks family in the Timaru days. John was a gentle giant who cared for others and exuded pride in his family and. RIP John. Our thoughts are with you all Karen.

John was a good man, a knowledgeable man, and a great father to his children.
I remember spending many hours with John enjoying a beer, or a rum while discussing electronics, boats or busses and many other things.
Camping with them at Waitangi and going sailing on his boat. Barbecues in the back yard, and parties at the Savage club.
In more recent years, meeting up with John and Karen on the road somewhere and having coffees in their bus.
Lots of laughs, lots of memories.
Now he's gone, he's free, at peace, no more pain, no more suffering. He will be sadly missed by many, but his stories and his legacy will go on.
Rest in peace John, we'll be thinking of you often.

Phil Scorringe

To Karen and family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Great memories of John at Jaycees, and in the years to follow. Regards Jenny and Dougal Lamont

To Karen & Family, so sad to hear about John. I´ve got some great memories when I worked at Mountie with you both. Thinking of you. Sallie xx

Very sorry to read of John´s passing, we very much enjoyed the times both John & Karen stayed with us as they caravanned Australia,, a very decent & likeable friend. Our thoughts are with Karen & family.

To Johns very special and loving family, we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. We all loved John - for he was always so positive, fun loving and gave the best hugs ever. He will be missed by so many. Much love to you all at this sad time, Janene and Reuben, Mikayla and Cassie xo

My sincere condolences to Karen and all the family. We were childhood friends who played, laughed, fished and had a lot of fun in the sun in those tender years as small boys and teenagers at the Rangitata Huts. Never forget you old friend, so sorry to learn of your passing.

This breaks my heart so much uncle. It was a pleasure to be there for you in your last few days. You have left a massive hole in this family. I miss you xx we will all look after aunty k for you xx

To Karen and family, My thoughts are with you. I have lots of fond memories of John, starting back in St Mary´s Cubs/Scouts days and in various other situations since. Always happy, friendly and ready to chat. Cherish your memories

So sorry my thoughts are with you all John was a lovely man

Karen and family.
So sad to read that John had passed away. Sending love to you all.

Karen and family. My sincere condolencess.Great memories with John in Timaru Jaycees.

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. John was such a lovely man who was very proud of his family. You will all have many wonderful memories to treasure.
John is now free from pain.

Viv and Warren Peebles and Family.

Dear Karen and Family we are so sorry to hear about John's passing.

So many memories, so many good times John and Karen and the Brooks family. Camping, sailing, projects and socials in Jaycees. So many BBQ's and yarns by the camp fires. Rest in peace John, a life very well lived and an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts are with all of the Brooks family in this sad time.

Karen so much love to you and yours.The Brooks family so much part of our Norwood Street family for so many years.The family Mrs Ed MAX Betty Jock and Jean have so many happy memories forever in our hearts.

To Karen. So sorry to hear this news. Was a pleasure to associate with John in driving days. A top man. My thoughts with you.

Dearly loved Brother-in-law of Russell(dec) Linsay, Barbara(dec) Christine & Daryl, Donna & Kevin, Kenneth & Theresa. A Gentle giant taken way too soon.
RIP John. Until we meet again

The times we shared with you
and Karen, both on water and land
will never be forgotten.
The world has lost a
Bloody Good Bloke.
Kevin and Lorraine Sugrue

How do we let you go, You have always been there. John we miss you already. at least you are now at rest. No pain. THe memories live no but the hole you have left will never be filled. RIP John much loved by us all sadly missed

To Karen & family my sincere condolences.
I have fond memories of being in Jaycee's with John (& the annual weekends away to Otematata with you all).

Going to miss you and your cheerful smile Uncle xx thanks for being you. We will all look after Aunty K.

We miss you already. Never a harsh word said. We are so honoured to be able to share your life. Love you always