Barbara Lacher Brooks, 82, of Zionsville, Ind., passed away Nov. 28, 2014. She was born in Minneapolis, the daughter of Benjamin and Clara Lacher. She was a graduate of St. Olaf College. 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 family’s biggest cheerleader.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David, who died 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 and wife Diane, and Michael Brooks and wife Vera; daughters, Anne and Katherine Brooks; and her grandchildren, Katie, Carly, Danic, and Eliana Brooks.