Stanley Paul Brooks Jr.

January 30, 2022

Stanley Paul Brooks JR, 62, of Pueblo left this world peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Stan was born January 27, 1960 in Greenville, Mississippi to parents Stanley Paul Sr. and Elaine Brooks. Stan lived a full and happy life serving 12 years in the Airforce, followed by a career in truck driving and auto mechanics. Throughout his life, Stan explored and lived in Mississippi, Texas, Wyoming and Turkey. Truck driving led him on many adventures across the United States. He settled in Pueblo, Colorado in 1989 after meeting his soulmate Nancy Brooks. Stan would often tell the story of meeting Nancy at Beacon Hill Raceway, where they both worked. He always said that after their first date he never left her to return home. Stan enjoyed participating in and watching sports, especially baseball, football and auto racing. He also enjoyed writing poetry for family and friends, camping and fishing. Stan was preceded in death by his father and step– mother, Stan Sr. and Rayetta Brooks; brothers, Michael and Jim Brooks. He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy Brooks; children, Muriel, Cindi, David, Sam and Scot; grandson, Xander; loving mother and step father, Elaine and Beck Bechtilheimer; siblings, John, Jeff (Judy), Sharon (Bill) and Sue (Mark); numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Stan will be missed dearly by all. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. The family will be holding a memorial as Stan wished on February 12th starting at 3:00 PM at the IBEW Local 12 at 2901 Farabaugh Ln. Pueblo, CO 81005. All are welcome to come and spend time together in memory and celebration of the life of Stanley Paul Brooks. The family requests that those attending wear masks in consideration of higher risk attendees.