Forrest "Devere" Brooks, 76 of Kalkaska, passed away on Sep 1, 2007 at Munson Medical Center. He was born Jul 10, 1931, in Kalkaska to the late Elger and Thelma (Cross) Brooks.
A lifelong resident of Kalkaska, Devere married Inis Sherlock on Jun 8, 1951. Together they raised two children. Devere enjoyed gardening and his little dog Benji. Ever the family man, he was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Devere was a member of the Sheriff's Association and the 700 Club.
Surviving Devere is his loving wife of 56 years, Inis; children, Rosemarie Brooks, and Randy (Jeanne) Brooks, both of Kalkaska; granddaughter, Leighann Brooks of Kalkaska; great grandchildren, Trenton and Brennah both of Kalkaska; and his sister, Patricia Neuman of Cadillac.
Visitation for Devere was Tue, Sep 4, 2007, at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be on Wed, Sep 5 at 1 pm at the funeral home with Dan Johnson of the Kalkaska Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
