Frederick Alma Brooks

Fred was born in Ogden, UT to David Loren Brooks and Valera Mame Burrows. He was married to Terry Lee Schoenmaker in the Salt Lake Temple in February 1976.

Fred had a love for all things in life and especially enjoyed the arts, music, dancing, and architectural design. He enjoyed an active lifestyle including, sports, outdoor recreation, and family activities. He was an active member of his faith and served fellow church members and the community in many capacities. Fred served on the Chico Area Recreation and Park District Board and often volunteered his expertise with Eagle Scout projects and new recreation sites in the communities where he lived. He excelled in his profession as a college professor at California State University Chico in the field of Recreation and Parks Management. He worked both in the classroom and the community helping to design and build many of the beautiful parks in Utah and California. His contributions within his field earned him recognition by his colleges and he was inducted into the California Park & Recreation Society Hall of Honor in 2008.

Fred was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle and his sister Jane Fowler. He is survived by his wife Terry Brooks, sister Viola Valdovinos, and children; Sherri Sciarrino, Jennifer Armstrong, Christine O'Halloran, and Frederick Aaron Brooks. Fred has 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 10:00 am June 10th with the funeral services to follow at 11:00 am. The viewing and services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ward Building, 878 W Center St. Springville, UT 84663.

Burial and graveside service will be held at the Chico Cemetery, 881 Mangrove Ave, Chico CA 95926 on Monday June 12th at 12:00 pm.