ANDERSON BROOKS Age 87, of Greenville (formerly of Pulaski and West Mifflin), passed away on November 16th. Brooks was recently preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Colette C. (Logue) Anderson. A viewing is to be held at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 West Neshannock Avenue, New Wilmington, PA 16142, on Tuesday, November 20th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. The memorial service will take place at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Jefferson Hills, PA, on Wednesday, November 21st, at 12:00 p.m. Lunch will follow at South Park Clubhouse at 1:30 p.m. Brooks was the hardworking father of Mark (Cathy) Anderson of West Mifflin, Randy (Deborah) Anderson of Greenville, Robin (Drew) Levitske of Jefferson Hills, Marti Brown (Mario) of Chesterfield, SC, and Roxanne (Mark) Atterholt of West Middlesex. His 12 grandchildren, Brooksanne, Markie, Kaleigh, Blair, Zachary, Shane, Riley, Morgan, Maria, Luke, Montana, and Malori will remember his self-sacrifice, mischievous wit, and eagerness to spend time with them. An avid gardener, baseball player, storyteller, and reader of Western novels, Brooks passed on his love for nature, sports, and a good narrative. He lived to meet his great-grandchildren, Levi, Eva, Anselm, and Chloe. Brooks and Colette's door was always open to family, but also to strangers in need. Brooks retired after working 37 years at Calig Steel Drum in McKees Rocks, PA. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and represented the US Armed Forces in Naples, Italy, as starting pitcher in the Armed Forces All-Star Tournament. Brooks was born on July 22, 1931, in Clarksburg, WV, to Charles E. and Flossie B. Anderson. Preceded in death by his two elder brothers, Robert L. Anderson, Baldwin, PA and Theodore E. Anderson Clarksburg, WV. Brooks is survived by his two younger brothers, Douglas F. Anderson and John E. Anderson, both of Clarksburg. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb