Eugene Brooks, 89, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 near Ludlow, SD.

Funeral Services for Eugene will be on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bowman Assembly of God Church. Pastor Ed Kvaale will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery.   There will be a Family and Friends Service on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Bowman Assembly of God Church beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Eugene Brooks, 89, of Bowman, ND, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Eugene was born September 15, 1928 in Bowman, ND to Harold H. Brooks and Ruby Gausemel Brooks. He grew up on the family farm in Sheets Township, receiving his education in Slope County and graduated from Bowman High School as the class salutatorian. Eugene farmed with his family until he married Lillian Moor on October 8, 1953 in Scranton, ND.

They made their home on a farm north of Bowman where they raised their family. Eugene loved to fly and spent time flying for work and pleasure.

Eugene was a long time member of the Scranton Assembly of God Church and then the Bowman Assembly of God Church. He served in various capacities at the church including Sunday School secretary and board member. One of the highlights of his life was a mission trip to Costa Rica where he was involved in building projects.

In 1994 Eugene and Lillian purchased a home in Bowman where they lived until Lillian passed away on March 5, 2006. For the last few years Eugene has lived in the Sunrise Apartments in Bowman.

He enjoyed being with family and was happiest when everyone was together. He loved playing games with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Eugene liked to tell jokes and felt that if it was a good joke once it warranted being told many times. He liked to tease people but was always a good sport when others teased him. He was generous and kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include five children; Paul (Linda) Brooks, Bowman, Myrna (Steve) Gordon, Boise, ID, Sandra (David) Smith, New England, ND, Patty (Don) Shuler, Lincoln, ND and Nola (Dan) Cox, Lincoln, ND; fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren; brother, Howard (Pauline) Brooks, Bowman, ND; sister, Connie (David) Padgett, Custer, SD;sister-in-law, Noel (Gene) Nordberg, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, a daughter, Ruth Brooks, daughter-in-law, Brenda Brooks and a brother, Wayne Brooks.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.