His wife Jean contacted the office to tell us of his death and sent in these words about David...

'David Michael Stewart Brooks attended Churcher’s College in the 1950’s.  He loved his school and often used to talk to me about it.  He did not like rugby and told me many times that if he had the ball he would get rid of it. However he loved cricket, which was one of his great interests along with steam trains.  He had many friends, as was demonstrated by the number of people who came to his funeral.  He was a caring loving family man and had three wonderful children and a wife who adored him.  We were married for over fifty three years but knew each other for some time before our wedding. He is greatly missed by all who knew him.  He also loved his food especially chocolate and my cakes - he really kept me busy!'