Memory Book

The Kesecker family is in the process of creating a memory album for Marilee and the kids. If you would like to contribute your fond, silly, and/or happy memories of Todd, please e-mail Tara via BuenaVCO@aol.com.

And while we're on the topic of memories, Chris Wallace found an article, In Memoriam: Todd Brooks, by Dan Primack. If you find similar links, please feel free to leave a comment.

Thank you.

Meals for the Family - Saturday 2/17 thru Friday 2/23

It's a huge relief to Marilee that she can focus on herself and the children without needing to worry about preparing or purchasing healthy meals. If you can, please help us fill out this schedule. Leave a comment, and I'll update this post as needed. I'm in the process of creating a Google calendar and will transfer the information to that format as soon as possible.

Grant loves chicken (chicken with rice soup, to be precise!), chili, pasta, and lasagne. At one time or another we have all enjoyed the Brooks' wonderful hospitality, so you know that Marilee loves healthy foods. If you have an idea of what you'll be bringing, please include it in your comment so that we can vary the menu. Here's the schedule so far:

Saturday, February 17th
LUNCH - Leon Family
DINNER - Not needed

Sunday, February 18th
LUNCH - Chris Wallace
DINNER - Montes/Wadhams Family

Monday, February 19th
LUNCH - Mottern Family (chili/corn muffins)
DINNER - Adams Family (lasagna/salad)

Tuesday, February 20th
LUNCH - Boesch Family
DINNER - Peck Family

Wednesday, February 21st
LUNCH - Sauers Family (chicken & rice soup, salad)
DINNER - Larios/Lynch Family

Thursday, February 22nd
LUNCH - Gelman/Turner Family
DINNER - Deluca Family

Friday, February 23rd
LUNCH - Druyan/Stuart Family
DINNER - Aguirre Family

Memorial Service

UPDATE: The date has not been finalized, but we do know that the service might be held mid-week the week of the 25th. Many of us are headed to Bear Valley from 3/2 - 3/5, so it will definitely not be held that weekend. I know this is vague, but hopefully it will help you a little with your calendars. I will update as soon as I hear anything.

Original post:

Hello everyone. Thank you for leaving messages for Marilee. I was with her this morning, and she is so thankful for the outpouring of support. She is also very happy that she'll be able to read the messages to the kids one day.

Many folks are—naturally—asking about details regarding the memorial service. The family has just begun that process, but as soon as the plans have been finalized, we will post them here, send e-mails, and make phone calls. All we know at this point is that the service would be held no sooner than next weekend.

If you're not comfortable leaving a comment or asking a question in this forum, please feel free to e-mail me (Veronica) at vmontes@aol.com. I promise to answer as soon as I can.

Thank you.

How To Leave a Message

Many friends and neighbors are wondering how they can best communicate with Marilee at this time. Rather than calling her at home, we suggest that you leave your messages for her here. Simply press the "comments" link below.

For now, you can do this without registering on the site. If, however, the blog begins to receive an excess of Spam comments, we will switch to a "registered users" only format.

Thank you.