Col. Douglas M. Brooks

June 28, 1942 - March 28, 2015

Douglas M. Brooks, age 72 passed away early Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his residence in Leesburg, Florida. He was born in Selma, North Carolina and moved to the Leesburg area in October of 2013 from Orlando. He had a 32 year career in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and finally retiring as a Meteorologist at the rank of Colonel. Doug proudly accepted the title of “family man”, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was truly his favored pastime. He also loved to play golf every chance he got and traveled extensively with his family. For years he enjoyed building and flying and radio controlled planes. His career in the Air Force made him a world traveler and permitted him to live on every continent around the world with the exception of Antarctica where he only visited. He also visited every state in the union spending great amounts of time exploring Oregon and Washington State on family vacations. He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years Jacqueline; Daughters Barbara Brooks of Copperas, TX; Patricia (Jason) Bennett of Vancouver, WA; Step-sons – Isaac Hooper of Orlando; and Christopher Hooper of Spokane, WA; Brother – Daniel Brooks of Texas; Sister – Susan Brooks of Flagler Beach, FL; and 4 adored Grandchildren – Sarah, Grant, and Molly Crider and Ronan Bennett. _The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: The Breast Cancer Crusade at WWW.AvonFoundation.org/donate Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with all arrangements.