Rev. L. James Brooks
June 13, 1925 ~ May 24, 2013
Born in:
Jamestown, ND
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
Rev. L. James Brooks, 87, of Lawrenceville passed away peacefully at home on May 24th, 2013. He was born in Jamestown, ND on June 13, 1925. He married Edith Maasjo on June 6th, 1950. Other survivors include: 2 sons, John Debbie Brooks, Tim Karen Brooks, 2 Daughters Ruth Dana Medcalf, Rebecca Roger Eddy, Daughter-in-law Carrie Brooks, 21 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by son, Jed, and sister, Joanne. He was a Parish Pastor, ordained in 1953. He served churches in Wisconsin, North Dakota, Illinois, and Georgia. He was a combat veteran in the USMC during WWII in the South Pacific. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Oak Road Lutheran Church for the India Hospital Mission. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Road Lutheran Church, 1004 Oak Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. Entombment with military honors will follow at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770 277-4550. Express condolences at www.wagesandsons.com.
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Edith, Ruth,Becca,Tim,John and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of remembering and rejoicing in the life of an amazing man. Rev.Jim has been such an inspiration to me since I was just a little girl continuing on throughout my life. He has meant so much to me, and also to my parents. His words have touched so many lives and I will cherish those memories forever! The Heavens are Rejoicing to welcome him in and we will all meet at the Northeast Gate! He will be missed, may you find peace and comfort at this time.. cherish your memories! God Bless You all! With much love Dorene
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. There are many fond memories of the family visits in North Dakota. Semper Fi Jim.
My thoughts and prayers to the Brooks family at this time. His many kindnesses and compassion are still fresh in my memory all these decades later. First Lutheran was very lucky to have him as Pastor. Rest in Peace Pastor Jim.
Edith and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am grateful that you and Pastor were a part of my life. I will always remember Pastor Brooks’ words to our congregation every Sunday, “In All Things Give Thanks”.
Edith and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am grateful that you and Pastor were a part of my life. I will always remember Pastor Brooks’ words to our congregation every Sunday, “In All Things Give Thanks”.
Really going to miss Uncle Jim. I spent many hours on the phone the past few years talking with Uncle Jim about Jesus and spiritual things. Edith always wanted me to call back to talk with Uncle Jim. All those early family reunions in North Dakota, Colorado, etc. Love his family. Words cannot express my loss. He and I would talk for hours about spiritual things, heaven, Jesus. I always noticed that love seemed to come over the phone. All those sermons, prayers at reunions. He made it special, safe, happy. Always wanted everyone to get married, and have children.
To Edith, Tim, Karen, Daniel, Michael and the entire Brooks family – we are sorry for your loss but rejoice that he is now with his Savior. He was indeed a very special man!
Dear Edith and family,
Pastor Brooks was a true shepherd who made a great impact in many lives. He will be greatly missed! His love for the Lord and his knowledge of the scriptures was so inspiring, when he gave the sacraments during Communion, was so special, you felt the presence of the Lord. Thank you for the time that you Edith and Pastor drove faithfully every Sunday and
Wednesday to Hope Lutheran in Milledgeville. Thank you also for your friendship through the years.
May the Lord’s comfort be with you.
Love,
Steve and Ruth Larson
God Bless your family! May the Lord keep you in the palm of His hand and comfort you. The memories and experiences of life with your loved one now become a treasure. May you find comfort knowing he is with our Lord and Savior. He was blessed with a long life and truly served God and Country! Safe travels and enjoy a wonderful reunion with family and friends. You are all in our prayers. Your “Noble” friends.
Sincere Sympathy is extended to the Family. We ask GOD to send his Angels of Comfort to be with all of you in this Sad time. I will always treasure the memories of Jim when he & Edith would make their visits to the Kathryn area. I also have such good memories of my trip to visit/stay with the Brook’s family in Illinois. The Brooks & Larson families go way back to when our parents were such good friends and that friendship has carried on through the years with remaining family members. May you Rest in Peace, James, & may all who mourn your passing be comforted in many Fond Memories! Love to the Family, from Duane & Diana Larson
Dear Brooks Family, please know that the prayers of the saints at Peace Lutheran Church abound for you in this time of your need. We pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen you in His rich grace and mercy. We believe the testimony of the Holy Spirit, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, Yea blessed says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors and thwir works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13. Rich blessings and comfort in Christ and peace . . .
We are very sorry for your loss.Kathy and Larry Nash
Becca and Roger,
Sue and I offer our condolences on your loss; and, wish you before too long to only remember the happy times with your father moving past the the recent images. May God bless you all and help you in this time of emotional stress.
Phil and Susan – part of your IASB Family
What a wonderful man! Oh how he will be missed. My life was truly changed because of Pastor Brooks. …and his family! My prayers, thoughts and Condolensces go to each one of you! Edith “tuppa”, Ruthie, John, Becca and Little ? Timmy! My love and prayers to you all!
an OLD friend – John
Becca, Roger and family of Rev. Brooks,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are being sent to you to let you know that we are thinking of you as you mourn the loss of husband, father and grandfather. We hold you close to our hearts as you adjust your lives to being without this precious man, but we also sing praises that he has finally reached the place he preached and dreamed about all of these years. How wonderful that his journey home was so peaceful.
I was so sorry to get this sad news. I have know James for many years. His family were our neighbors when we were in grade school. Our thoughts and prayers are with Edith and family. Just know that we have our wonderful memories to sustain us. Phyllis
We have memories of a Godly man who always spoke the word of God with conviction and faith. Well done, good and faithful servant! Blessings and peace to the family.
In loving Sympthy to Edith and Family
Liz Thompson and Family
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to spend time with Grandpa Brooks. Even as a grandson-in-law Grandpa made me feel as one of the family members. He taught me about the birds and the bees, he showed me how to shoot at squirrels with the air rifle, and strongly encouraged me to become a Lutheran minister because, after all, he needed someone to give his library to! I wish I could be there to celebrate his life. I can’t wait to have him show me around heaven!
I remember Pastor Brooks as a very caring and nice man. He really made an impression on me. He was Pastor of our church from 1976-1981. I was 2 years old when he became our Pastor. I was glad to have known him. He has certainly earned his rest with our Savior.
Edith and family, our prayers are for you at this time. We were certainly blessed to have our paths cross. I hope Pastor remember our covenant of holding a room next to his. Pastor Brooks was more than a pastor to me he was a confidant.
May the PEACE that surpasses all understanding be unto you .
Mathis family
Dad, I miss you already but will not worry about you anymore. I am REJOICING for you because you are finally walking on those streets of gold and can walk and talk with your blessed Saviour.
Edith and family, thanks for all the wonderful memories in Hoople. We rejoice with you in the celebration of his life. Our memorial will be sent to First Lutheran in Hoople in loving memory of Pastor. Our sincere sympathy to all of you, love, Laverne Tharalson and Ruth Hall
I’ve always loved and admired my Uncle Jim. It was so much fun to visit with him through the years. I will miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We wish we could be with all of you. Please know we are there in spirit.
Pastor Brooks was a great man, always enjoyed listening to him. I was confirmed by him, was always such a kind and caring person. Please accept our deepest sympathy, and enjoy all the wonderful memories of him!
My Sympathy and Prayers go out to Edith and family. Pastor Brooks was a remarkable man and minister and I am so blessed to have known him and his family. May God be with you at this time. I will forever be grateful for Mountain Movers and Pastor Brooks.
“Pastor Brooks is present with the LORD…gone but not forgotten!”
We are so sorry for your lost. Pastor Brooks taught us so much and married us also. We will keep our great memories in our hearts forever. We will continue to visit and call Edith. We love her so much.But we know he is absent from the body but he is present with the Lord;
We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. You Have Our Deepest Sympathy.
I attended Oak Grove Lutheran High School from 1963 to 1966. I just know that Pastor Brooks was there at that time. He gave me fabulous advice about life and love and for a Lutheran school he was light years ahead of his time. I followed his advice, fell in love, lived my life up until 2008, had wives and children and after all that life had thrown at me, I finally married the love of my life,the one he advised to follow. His name just popped into my head and I looked him up. I wish I had looked him up last year. He had a profound influence on my life and probably didn’t even know it. Now he does.
Pastor Brooks was a teacher at Oak Grove High school in Fargo ND back in the mid 60’s…he was my favorite teacher and someone who instilled some values in me that have served me for my entire life! RIP pastor Brooks!
I just learned of Pastor Brooks’ passing. He was a huge influence on the students at Oak Grove! He showed us how to live as Christians in a less than ideal world. It was an honor to know him!
Pastor Brooks encouraged me 47 years ago to go on a blind date while attending Oak Grove Lutheran High School. I married that man 45 years ago. Thank you Pastor Brooks.
So sorry to just learn of Pastor Brook’s passing. What a wonderful man he was too! I attended Oak Grove Lutheran High School while he was there and what a profound effect he had on everyone he met. Never turned anyone away who needed his help and soothing words. RIP Pastor Brooks God is so lucky to have you as one of his helpers. God Bless your family until we all meet again.
Pastor Brooks was indeed a wonderful person, a very competent teacher, and a man of God. He taught me how to have faith and questions at the same time. He taught me to think more deeply about life and demonstrated this in his own life. I would never have become a pastor without his influence and guidance. Yes, rest in peace, dear friend!
Rev Brooks was my Bible teacher and mentor at Oak Grove Lutheran HS back in the 60’s. He had such a profound affect on so many of us. I remember him talking about his doubts about faith over his life and this helped me when I had some of the same doubts later in my life. Rest in peace, Pastor Brooks. The Grovers all love and miss you.
June 10, 2016
I just discovered Rev. Brooks’ obituary. My condolences to John and the family. We were neighbors of Rev. Brooks and his family when they lived in Fargo ND back in the sixties. I learned and still remember an important lesson about forgiveness from Pastor Brooks.