BROOKS, Mark Kevin

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Saturday, October 03, 2015 Mark Kevin Brooks, 52, passed away on Saturday September 26, 2015 at his home in Camp Verde, AZ. Mark was born November 2, 1962 in LA Puente, CA. He moved to Arizona in 1992 and spent 15 years working for Cliff Castle Casino in surveillance, where he became supervisor in 2002. Mark's hobbies included camping, fishing and hunting. He was a jokester and never missed an opportunity to pull a prank on anyone. Mark enjoyed making people laugh. His greatest joy was his two grandchildren. Mark is survived by his mother Wilma, loving wife of 21 years, Judy, daughters Heather and Sharee (Nick), his grandchildren Jordon (Teresa) and Jade (Leville), siblings Don (Pam), Tom, Sharon and Ron (Gloria). He was preceded in death by his father Bob and sister Janet. There will be a celebration of life services held Saturday October 10, 2015 at 10:00 am. The location will be at Mark's favorite fishing spot and where he had his first date with wife Judy, Dead Horse State Park in Cottonwood, AZ. Following will be a potluck lunch with family and friends. There will be a $7.00 per vehicle fee to enter the park. Information provided by survivors.