The family of Diane Brooks of Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Percy Brooks, sadly announce her passing on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was 84 years of age.
Friends are welcome to join the family for a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, November 19th at 2:00p.m. from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey officiating.
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The inurnment will follow in the Trinity Columbarium, Yorkton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donation may be made to a Charity of Choice as gifts of remembrance.
Diane Brooks was born on June 12th, 1937, in Canora to George and Maybel (Petroff) Holoboff. Diane was responsible for transporting her sister and herself to the elementary school in Tiny by horse and buggy or sleigh. Her reliable, courageous, and creative character quickly took shape as she said every day was “nerve-racking” not knowing what the horse or Elaine would do.
In the fall of 1952, the family moved to Canora, where Diane started Grade 9 at the Canora Composite. After her schooling, Diane began working as a telephone operator with Sask Tel. This job honed Diane’s excellent memory, especially for numbers. This employment was short lived when Diane met the love of her life, Percy Brooks, and on September 7th, 1957, they were married. Together they had three children: Miles (Carolyn), Brent (Tammy), and Scott (Lorraine).
Diane enjoyed curling, camping, traveling, and gardening, but she was devoted to looking after her family and home. To Diane, food represented love. She spoiled her family and friends with delicious home-cooked meals. Maintaining an immaculate household was also important to Diane. When they purchased a farm by Canora, Diane continued cooking and cleaning, but was now hauling meals and water, tending to two households, two gardens, and two yards. On the rare occasion, Diane got a rest by spending a leisurely afternoon just running the combine!
In her spare time, Diane enjoyed sewing, crocheting, attending dances, and hosting numerous Grey Cup and New Year’s parties. When her health started to fail, it was more difficult for Diane to do the things that she loved. However, because of her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. We take comfort in knowing that she is finally pain-free and at peace with Percy by her side again.
Diane was predeceased by her husband Percy, her parents George and Mabel Holoboff; her parents-in-law Elmer and Francis; brother-in-law John Pinkerton; brother-in-law Mervin Brooks; and sister-in-law Audrey Brooks.
She leaves to mourn her three sons Miles (Carolyn), Brent (Tammy), and Scott (Lorraine); grandson Justin (Stephanie); two great-granddaughters Daniella and Amelia; sister Elaine Pinkerton; brother Clarence Holoboff; sister-in-law Ruby Brooks; brother-in-law Bob Brooks; and many nephews and nieces.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Diane Brooks Holoboff Wednesday November 10th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Yorkton, Province: Saskatchewan