Stanley Manning Brooks

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Muriel Brooks and Phyllis Brooks; three brothers, B.R. Brooks, Rollins Brooks, and Bois Brooks.

Stan is survived by his niece Dona Brooks of Austin, Texas, his step-niece Kathy Newhouse of Carrollton, Texas and his nephew Craig Brooks of Garden Grove, California, and step nephew Michael Newhouse of Carrollton, Texas. In addition, Stan is survived by many great and great, great nieces and nephews.

Stan was a veteran of World War II as a member of the Army Air Force. Serving in the Mediterranean, primarily in Italy, his unit landed at Salerno and fought northward up the boot, until the Germans surrendered in 1945.

Stan was one of three brothers in service during World War II. A fourth brother working at Lockheed in Burbank, California tried to enlist, but was denied. Lockheed had declared him essential to the production of the P-38 fighter- bomber and other war material.

All four brothers concluded after the war that the real war hero in our family was our mother. She endured three serving in England, Italy, and the Pacific and the loss of her husband in 1944 after a long painful illness.

Although having been very proud of his service in World War II, after being discharged, Stan was very anxious to "get on with his life." He enrolled as a student at the University of Texas, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1950 and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology in 1955. This five year lapse between degrees was due to the fact he was working full-time during those five years.

He became a teacher, then teacher-counselor, full- time counselor, ending his career as supervisor of secondary counselors in the Austin Independent School District, retiring in 1985.

He was happiest and received the greatest feeling of joy and sense of accomplishment in teaching and counseling young people. Many achieved the success he envisioned. Two noteworthy examples are, the student who developed a successful treatment for a type of melanoma and the student who became the first black student to enroll and graduate from Rice University, summa cum laude.

No matter how old his students became, they were always his "kids." His students future success and accomplishments were his reward.

Stan was a lifetime member of the University of Texas association and Mu Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa. Other honors included: Texas State Teachers Association District President in, 1955 and 1961, Austin Council on Alcoholism President, 1971-1972, Austin Child Guidance Vice-President, 1972, Personnel Committee Chairman of Austin Child Guidance, 1972, Children's Mental Health Advisory Committee- Mental Health, Mental Rehabilitation, 1972, Central Texas Personnel and Guidance President, 1973.

His professional memberships included: National Education Association, Texas State Teachers Association, American Personnel and Guidance Association, Texas School Counselor Association, Central Texas Personnel and Guidance Association, and Austin Association of Public School Administrators.

In addition to his loving and extended family, Stan wished to give special thanks to his niece, Dona Brooks. Dona has the difficult task of arranging this funeral. Dona is a very special, sweet person.

Special thanks also go to Stan's many friends who share membership in the Capital City Village, a group of senior citizens, with whom he has shared many laughs and good conversation.

To all his long-time friends with whom he shared many good times and much laughter. And especially, late in life to Joan Embleton and Marjorie Payne, who established themselves as surrogate mothers and guardians.

Finally, to all with whom served in World War II. The friendships, the shared sacrifices and the hardships and sorrows endured during that time were always a part of who he was and what he became. Especially seared n his memory were those who died too young.

In Lieu of flowers, spend just a moment thinking of any memories you have of Stan and Smile!