"Joe Terrei from Mt Sac.
I am so sorry for your loss.  Don influenced my career by showing me the importance of having a strong set of values as well as patience.
Thanks Don"

"Michelle Johnson from Mt Sac.  
Vonnay, My prayers are with you.  Don was a great mentor to new professors.  Always kind and patient .  I will miss him."

"Joe Franko from Mt Sac.
Vonnay we all miss Don and his gentle ways.  Please remember how well loved he was here at MSAC."

"Debbie Williams from Mt Sac.
Vonnay, Don was a wonderful man.  He was my teacher and inspired me to major in Math  When I was his office assistant, he was always patient and kind.  I am deeply saddened by his loss.  My prayers are with you during this difficult time."

"Jennifer Galbraith from Mt. Sac.
Vonnay, My thought are with you in this time of loss.  Don was a great man. He was an inspiration to me when I started my career here at Mt Sac, Our department was a better place because of him."

"The Balance Center of Las Vegas is blessed with knowing Don and Vonnay Brooks.  They are a testament to what loving, sharing and devotion are meant to be.  Don is in a better place and now Vonnay can focus on her health and wellness with Don putting in a good word for her!  Thanks for being in our lives...you are in our prayers!"

"My heart reaches out to you and your family in your time of grief. I am very saddened by the passing of Don and I will cherish the times I spent with him. Donald will be missed very much. I pray for you and your family to find peace in knowing he is at rest now and will greet them one day. God bless you Vonnay"

"with Deepest Sympathy,  thinking of you, sharing your sadness.  We Loved Uncle Don for his humor, wit, kindness and generosity.  We will miss him.  
Love Sandy and Hall      
Hal spoke of Don at the service in Grass Valley "

"I am ever grateful to Don and Vonnay for helping me continue my love for sailing and the outdoors by the use of their sailboat. I will remember Don as a gracious and loving person, who used his capabilities and assets to help others. Thankyou for your life."

"Don was loved by so many. Even though we didn'y see him often, we treasure the time we spent with you two.I know he was welcomed with open arms by God. ove ya"

"I will truly miss Don. I always loved hearing the stories that Don told me about Doug and his brothers and the love that he had for them.  Wendi and Jerome also express there love and thoughts for you and the family."

"We are so sorry for the loss fot so many of Don's gentle smile. He was indeed a gentle, gentleman. God's blessings for the whole family in your loss. Love Herb and Glenda"

"My memories of Don.  We camped together and he loved the outdoors.  He wouild say, "How can there not be a God with all of the beauty surrounding us?"  He was a man of God and a fantastic husband and father and friend.  Tell Jack hello for me."

"To me, Don always had a pleasant disposition, with a wry and dry sense of humor, meant to make the listener think, as well as smile.  He was more interested in focusing on what was best for a situation, rather than what might, or might not, be popular.  A humble, gentle person."

"Vonnay, from all of us here at SIENA our deepest condolences. I feel honored just to have met Don, a man with such strength and passion about what he has achieved throughout his life. Just wanted to say I will never forget Don saying, " A plus B is?" And the answer is C. Takecare"

"I am sorry to find out that Don has passed away. I enjoyed working with him at Mt. SAC. I also enjoyed hiking with him up Mount Baldy, Mt Whitney, and Mt San Jacinto. Don was always kind and helpful to me and a good hiking pal."

"Vonna, Was able to do this if I clicked on the Facebook option. Love U."

"We will miss you Uncle Don, but know your rejoicing with our Lord.  We loved your sense of humor and your gentle spirit.  You were such a good example of a godly man and we learned so much from you.  We will miss you so much.  All our love to you and our dear Aunt Vonna."

"Always a warm, pleasant feeling to visit with Don. He never lost his sense of humor, that twinkle in his eye, his gift of listening and then replying with light-hearted, sincere, wisdom. He was funny and sweet and interesting, and also strong. He loved his family! He'll be missed"

"Don started telling jokes at Parkinson's exercise class. Now it has become a ritual. Everytime a joke is told, Don is remembered for his humor and kindness.  He is forever remembered in our class."

"Jeff Gray
Hey Aunt Vonnay so sorry to here about Uncle Don my prayers are with you and the whole family. I am planning on moving from Alabama to St. George Utah this next June so I will be able to come visit you being just an hour and a half away... Let me know if I can do anything.
Love Jeff"

""We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves.   If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord;  so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's."  (Romans 14:7-8)  Don is with Jesus.  God's peace will strengthen and sustain us."

"As a student, I took Algebra with Don Brook in the early 90's.  He was a gentle spirit and his passion for Mathematics was evident.  I will always remember Mr. Brook doing his twenty push-ups before each class.  I wish I could have gotten to know him better--God Bless!"

"I'm so sorry for the loss you, your family and all of us who knew Don have experienced. 20 years ago I was a new faculty at Mt SAC. Don was always available to answer questions and help in any way he could. Thanks for reminding me of how much Don meant to all of us here at MSAC!"

"Dear Vonnay Betty and I Wish this kind of day would never come to our loved ones, But the Good Lord has told us that life would not be eary. I was not a blood member of this family but Don always made me feel like a brother and I will always hold that dear."

"Dearest Vonnay, I will remember Don as a sweet, gentle man...and a good bridge player. He will be missed by all who knew him."

"Vonnay, I was a personal witness to Don's suffering during the last few months...and also to the magnificent support you gave him. He was so lucky to have such a strong Christian woman as his wife and support. It was so nice seeing him at Conservative Club meetings."

"Vonna..Froy called me today and told me about Don.  I hope your heart is not heavy with sadness, but still filled with love, even though he will be sorely missed.  I am sorry his last years were not what you both wished, but it is what it was.  Love you both, Millie"

"Vonna,  In reading all the previous messages I see that Don was so lovd by everyone.  We also enjoyed his humor and his smile.  I know how much you will miss him.  Bill and I pray for God's strength to hlep you through the time to come till we meet in heaven.  Butch and Sharon"

"So sorry to hear of Don's passing, but feel that he has gone to a better place where there is no more pain or misery.  Thoughts and prayers go out to you, Vonna, and your family!  God be with you!"

"Vonnay,
Sheila and I are so sorry for your loss. Don touched our souls and we will always remember him in our prayers. The world is a sadder place without him."

"My Dad had a good life and I will miss him a lot. But he lives on because he was a follower our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ. Dad you have taught me many things: some I have forgotten,some I will remember later and others will never forget. Well Done. Thanks Dad I love you, Jeff"

"Our prayers are with you and Don for both are on a new journey,as an older brother I have admired you both from the night you were born on a stormy night to the present,we have enjoyed square dancing too sailing on Dons boat to Catalina island,life is so exciting"

"We met the Brook family in Jasper in 1978, which developed into a friendship that included a canoe trip in Canada, visits in LA, here with us in New Zealand, and the priviledge of two days with Don and Vonnay during the last weeks of his life.  Always remembered!"

""Those who have gone on before us, are cheering us on, from the grandstands of eternity." Knowing Don is one of those eases the pain. Don Brook...our loss...heaven's gain. I look forward to seeing that smile again. Vonnay, you and the entire family are in our prayers. With love.."

"Don was always so gentle. Even if he was upset with you, he had a way of gently telling you he didnt approve. In his final years, as the Lord was preparing Don and his Family for his final day on earth, Don was always more interested in other people than himself."

"Don was my big brother, partner, model, mentor and friend from beginning to end. I learned life from his example and wise counsel. Memories of sharing life together will continue to guide me. I thank God for him and look forward to our family reunion in Heaven."

"Don always kept score when we played cards.  He played mathematical games with himself on the score sheet while playing a good game of cards.  We'll all miss him and with our good memories, we will each keep him alive in our own way. Love you Sis."

"Jim & Betty lit a candle on 30th September 2011.
We know that Don is in a better place, with Jesus.  It was always fun to visit with both of you, play bridge, enjoy your beautiful place in Wildwood.  We are praying for God's peace to be with you in the days ahead."

"Uncle Don was a fantastic uncle and teacher. He took his time helping me with math problems through college. He was always happy, smiling and proud of his inventions.
Janet and Ted thank Don for enhancing our lives and our minds over the years."

"Uncle Don was a great man and will be missed. You all are in my prayers."

"Don was ever so fortunate to have a wife like you Vonnay.  He was blessed.  I am thinking of you.
Hugs, Leila"

"Oh how we wished we could be there for you. How he will be missed by all. What agreat person he was. Had so much fun playing cards with him and all else we did together. Vonna we are so thinking of you.And feel the hug's we are sending with tears in our eyes.This goes all of you."

"Nancy Bosch lit a candle on 29th September 2011
Vonnay, my heart goes out to you and the family--Don was a kind gentleman,loved by so many. May your memories bring you comfort, there are many found ones.
Love, Nancy"

"What fun Steve and I had playing bridge with you and Don. I will never forget his gentle nature and wonderful sense of humor. Vonna you are in our prayers - praying for strength and comfort. May you feel God's loving arms surround you during this difficult time. Don is with Jesus"

"We can't think of Don without smiling. He had a great sence of humor. So much fun to be around. We know he is with our Lord and no longer suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of loss and sorrow. Love"

"Vonna, We are so sorry. Of course, Don is in a better place. You are the one we are praying for now. Will talk another time. Love you. Sharon and Dale"

"We have been blessed to have known Don and you for many years.  All the fun and great memories of our times together will stay with us forever. Don fought a valiant fight and would not have been able to do it without you at his side, Vonnay.  God bless and comfort you."

"“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~Eskimo Proverb
Our sympathy & prayers are with you. Chris & Mike"

"Am so sorry Vonnay. You are in our prayers. with much love..... Jim and Susan"

"Vonnay, so sorry about Donald's passing.
Our deepest sympathy. Let us know how we can help
Love"