Obituary of Diane Brooks

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. The funeral service was held on Friday, November 19th 2021 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Crystal Bailey B.Th officiating. Family tributes were given by Carolyn, Lorraine & Tammy. The interment took place in the Trinity Columbarium with grandson Justin Brooks serving as the urnbearer. Memorials were to one's charity of choice. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Service When: Friday, November 19th, 2021 2:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Diane Brooks June 12, 1937 - November 10, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book