Barbara Brooks

Barbara Lacher Brooks, 82, 0f Zionsville, passed away November 28, 2014. She was born in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Benjamin and Clara Lacher. She was a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Barbara was deeply committed to her faith, her family and her community. She was an active member of the College Park Church, was a Precept Ministries teacher for many years, a member of the choir and served at the church's Welcome Desk. She served as a member of the Zionsville Community School Board and participated as a volunteer leader for numerous charitable organizations. She was an avid sculling rower for many years and a member of Sons of Norway. She was most notably her families biggest cheerleader. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a son, David who died as a child of Children's leukemia and her twin brother, Stanton R. Lacher. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Elton H. Brooks, sons, Paul Brooks (Diane) and Michael Brooks (Vera); daughters, Anne and Katherine Brooks; and her grandchildren, Katie. Carly, Danic and Eliana Brooks. A celebration of Barbara's life will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at College Park Church, 2606 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 AM until the service time on Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Zionsville Cemetery at a later date.