Former O. V. Resident Called By Death

Willis Moore Brooks passed away May 15 after a brief illness in Torrance, 
where he has residded(orig. sp.) with his family for a number of years.  
Mr. Brooks was well known here, as he came to Independence in the early 
1900’s where he took charge of the United States Weather Bureau and the 
Wells Fargo Express office.  He later lived in Lone Pine and Bishop, 
where he worked for the Southern Sierra Power Company.

The family moved a number of years ago to Torrance, establishing their 
home there.

Mr. Brooks was active in civic life and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 
and Order of Eastern Star.

He is survived by his widow, Minnie Singbaub Brooks, and two sons, Phillip 
and Comet.

The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
May 28, 1943

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn