Wesley Allen Brooks

Wesley "Wes" Allen Brooks. age 83, was born April 4,1942 in Healdsburg California and passed peacefully at home on May 16, 2025. He grew up on the family ranch on Brooks Road in Windsor. He attended Healdsburg schools and graduated from Healdsburg High School in 1960. Wes spent his days working as an excavating contractor. Some of his accomplishments were assisting in the creation of the Geysers Geothermal Power Plant, built many roads, ponds, reservoirs, prepared land for wineries, moving earth across Sonoma County and Northern California. He operated Brooks Quarry for 60 years. He also installed the dam at Del Rio Woods from 1966 well into this decade for the community to enjoy a local swimming spot.

Wes was hard-working, rarely taking a day off work until he retired from the quarry in 2024. He enjoyed sharing Sonoma County history, pictures and stories of the Brooks family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Brooks, Alice Brooks (Evans); brother, Vernon and sister, Virginia. He is survived by his caring wife of 59 years Martha; sons, James (Iris), David (Tatiana); and daughter, Mary Barker (Brian). Wes is survived by his grandchildren, Gregory, Mason, Alo, Brody, Evelyn (Barker), Hudson, Vini; as well as sisters, Carole, Marilyn, Janet, many nieces, nephews and relatives.

He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you spend extra time with and express appreciation for your loved ones.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · May 22, 2025