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Jay M. Brooks, 82

February 23, 2017

Jay M. Brooks, 82, formerly of East Donegal Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2017, with his loving wife “Peg” by his side at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, where he resided for the last four years. He lived with Parkinson’s Disease for many years and recently suffered a stroke.
Born in Florin, PA he was the son of the late Charles E. and Bertha (Royer) Brooks. He was the loving husband of Margaret Morgan Brooks (Peggy) with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage. Jay was a 1952 graduate of the then Mount Joy High School. He graduated from the then Stevens Trade School in 1955 where he studied electricity.
He worked in farming most of his life and retired from Star Rock Farms in Conestoga after 20 years of service.
As a child Jay attended the Florin Church of the Brethren and later in life attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Elizabethtown with his family.
Jay proudly served in the US Army Reserves for 6 years where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He enjoyed television, especially the news, history, and anything scientific. Family was everything to Jay and spending time with his grandchildren was a grand delight to him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by twin daughters, Jessica Jean Brooks of Manheim and Jennifer Carol Lerch wife of John of Elizabethtown; two grandchildren, Abigail (10) and Jacob (7). He is also survived by his brother, Charles W. Brooks, husband of Jo-anne of Mt. Joy. Also surviving is a brother- in-law, Harry Goodling and a sister- in- law, Jean Morgan Brumbaugh, and several nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Virginia Goodling.
A Service of Remembrance for Jay will be held at 2PM on Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community, 544 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545. Interment will be private in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a contribution in Jay’s memory to Pleasant View Retirement Community Benevolent Care Fund at the above address.

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Condolences to the Family

March 07, 2017

Peg, Jen and Jessica,
Mom just told me about your loss yesterday, praying peace for your family in this difficult time. May God give you strength for the days ahead. It’s been years since I’ve seen any of you, but I think of you, especially Jen, whenever I watch The Sound of Music. Hugs to you all! Dolly (Longenecker) Getz

March 01, 2017

 Peggy, Jenny and Jessica,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father.  I will always remember our days on Hauenstein Road and spending time with all of you.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers.  My heart goes out to all of you.
Bev Butch (Smith)

February 28, 2017

Peg/Jen/Jessica,
My most sincere condolences.  Many years and many memories of one of the most insightful and kindest persons I’ve ever come to know.  I’m truly at a loss for words.  Maybe I’ll find them Friday.  See you then.
Love,
Jeff (Marietta, GA)

February 28, 2017

Dear Peggy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.Will rember Jay walking up and down Hauenstein Rd and talking with him.God be with you all at this time of need. Ron Johns.
 

Services
Friday, March 03, 2017
2:00 PM
Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community
544 N. Penryn Rd
Manheim, PA
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