Pearl I. Brooks
Lansing, MI
At age 88, Pearl went to her heavenly home on December 18, 2018. She was born January 14, 1930, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Earl and Lillie Bushee.
Pearl enjoyed painting, traveling the world, cooking, entertaining, taking photos, being involved in several church programs and bible studies. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-nieces and nephews.
Pearl is survived by: sister, Norma (William) Sheathlem; 4 daughters, Bonnie Brooks, Laura (Mark) McNeil, Julie (Jimy) Combs, and Janet (Bobby Strandberg) Lev; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland A. Brooks; her parents; grandson, Joseph Lev; sisters, Frances Bartrem and husband Duane Bartrem, Lois Barnum and husband Robert Barnum; sister-in-law, Dorothy Cones; and niece, Wendy Waterman.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd., Lansing. Inurnment will take place in St. David’s Memorial Garden. Her family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 30th at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church Rector’s Discretionary Fund.
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Kimberly Raycraft
December 20, 2018 at 6:04 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Pearl’s passing. I first meet her through her granddaughter Sara, when we worked at the RClub together, then I once again I had the pleasure of meeting her through painting, we took classes from Mina Greco Hall and we’re both in a show @ the Okemos Library this past summer. What a wonderful artist Pearl was, such a talent, and a classy lady whom I will miss. Rest In Peace Pearl with the greatest artist, our Lord in heaven. I’m so sorry for your loss all who will hold her in your hearts. God Bless
Pam Cathey
December 21, 2018 at 9:59 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Pearls passing. She was a wonderful person. I knew her from garden club, painting class, and went to Amsterdam with her. I will have fond memories of her.
Cheri Arning
December 22, 2018 at 7:40 amA precious and lovely friend has left us to be with our Heavenly Father…I knew her as a gracious and kind person. I still remember her riding her bike in the summer over to our community garden and sharing tomatoes and laughing over silly things at our Senior Exercise group. I am so grateful for the sweet memories.
Mari Beswick
December 22, 2018 at 11:36 amA beautiful, special, loving woman with many talents. As a teenage babysitter to her daughters she was a role model to me. I have the most wonderful memories as a young girl. Sorry for your loss-Bonnie, Laura, Julie, Janet and the rest of your families. Forever in my heart, Mari(Jenkins) Beswick
Julie Combs
December 27, 2018 at 5:12 pmThank you for the kind words Mari. We have fond memories of you babysitting and vacationing with us!
Sincerely,
Julie
John Post
December 23, 2018 at 5:50 pmWhat a wonderful, talented person Pearl was–as well as a loyal friend! In addition to everything she did outside of her church activities, she was very involved at St. David’s as a church school teacher, a Greeter, and a Prayer Minister. She was in charge of the MOPS (Mother of PreScholers) Children’s Program, and later became The “Titus Woman” for the MOPS group. She was currently in charge of the kitchen crew for St. David’s Senior World Program. In addition to these, and many other activities, her artistic talents are demonstrated by the murals she painted on the walls of St. David’s nursery wing, and by the 4 X 16 foot tableau she painted and which is placed outside the church every Christmas Season. Pearl will be greatly missed by all who knew her!
Jane Baisel
December 24, 2018 at 3:51 pmWe went to school together. Then we became neighbors I.never heard her say a mean word about anyone. I believe it was Julie that fell through the ice with Marie on a pond on east Greenfield. They were having a great time sliding but that water was cold ! Pearl was a wonderful lady and friend.
Julie Combs
December 27, 2018 at 5:17 pmHi Jane,
Thanks for the kind words about our sweet Mom. That does sound like something I would have done, falling through the ice. It was a lot of fun playing and skating on that ice pond near our houses on Broadbent.
Sincerely,
Julie
Karen Anway
December 27, 2018 at 4:46 pmI was shocked to hear of Pearl’s passing. I was at a painting class with Mina when she told of her passing. I only got to know her a short time, (we sat next to each other in class) and I thought she was very talented. I was hoping to make the funeral but I have come down with a horrible cold,(runny nose and hacking cough) and I don’t want to spread it to everyone else. Please send my regards and prayers to the family and Pearl’s friends. She is with the Lord and is out of pain and worry.
shirlely bradley
December 27, 2018 at 5:37 pmWe of the Tuesday Morning Bible Study were so sad to hear of Pearl’s passing, She was truly a lovely, gracious lady. She will be greatly missed by all of us. I think of her and remember her strolling through the halls at Lansing Eastern High School in that graceful way she had.
Jackie Householder
December 29, 2018 at 12:56 amPearl was a wonderful friend, neighbor, and the sweetest person I have ever known. She was very beautiful, inside and out. We had many special times together. I will cherish our recent dinner out and going to the Warton Center to see Harry Connick Jr. the last Friday in November. Pearl loved her family and cherished all her friends and loved the Lord and enjoyed studying His word in our Ladies Bible Study. I will miss her so much. All my prayers and love to her family.
Eleanor Leap
December 30, 2018 at 2:22 pmI’ve known Pearl only 8 years. She was a kind, sweet, beautiful woman inside and out. Always waved and smiled as she passed my condo. She enjoyed life and traveled the world as much as possible. She was a regal woman even when riding her bicycle. She will be greatly missed.
Beth thelen
January 4, 2019 at 6:55 pmLovely Pearl modeled for Becker’s Bridal in the early 60’s. I was only 12, but I never forgot her. My grandparent owned Becker’s and to this day still have a booming business. My other two sisters and I also .modeled jr. Bridesmaids dresses. We three always wanted to be like Pearl!
sorry for your loss of such a beautiful woman . Beth Thelen – Fowler