Death Notice (Jerry Dean Brooks)

Retired Niwot High School teacher Jerry Dean Brooks died Feb. 14, 2020, in Las Animas Colo., at age 81. A graveside service will be held Friday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Las Animas-Bent County Cemetery followed by a celebration of Jerry’s life at the John Rawlings Museum Grand Hall. There will also be a celebration of life reception on Sunday, March 1 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Howe Mortuary at 439 Coffman St. in Longmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Valley Hospice in care of Horber Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 431, Las Animas, Colorado, 81054.