Obituary of Darin Keith Brooks

Darin Keith Brooks was born in Monroe, Michigan on April 28, 1970.   He was the only child born from the union of Norman “Darrell” Brooks and Marjorie “Marge” A. (Perry) Brooks McLeary.   Darin grew up in Southern Monroe County attending Bedford Public Schools and on occasion attended worship with his mother at Lewis Avenue Baptist Church.  

He was extremely active as a youth being involved in many sports.   Tall and gangly he stood out in a crowd, enjoying bowling and putt-putt golf which to his parents delight he was quite successful at.

Darin was exceptionally intelligent.   He would graduate in 1988 from Bedford High School, and following graduation, he would attend Michigan State University.   Shortly, after college, Darin, set off on a life of adventure.   He would visit friends in Phoenix, Arizona and suffering from a few health ailments of his own, soon fell in love with the climate and surroundings.   Darin would make Arizona his permanent home for more than twenty-five years, only returning to Michigan to visit friends and family.  

For many years Darin worked successfully in sales.   To make ends meet he would also spend time in the financial industry.   Darin married Kelvino Torres.

Darin Keith Brooks, age 49, of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Temperance, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.   His passing was preceded by his grandparents.

To cherish his memory he leaves his mother and stepfather:  Marjorie A. and Thomas McLeary of Temperance; his father:  Norman D. Brooks of Port Orange, Florida; numerous cousins; and his former spouse:  Kelvin.

Friends may gather for graveside services at 1:00pm on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, 13200 South Dixie Highway.   Reverend Jeffrey Heimsoth pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate.   Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested a charity of the donors choice.