Rose L. Brinks Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rose L. Brinks of Fort Collins, Colorado, departing on August 25, 2025 at the age of 90. Rose leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rose L. Brinks to show support.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Edmund, Raymond Stehno, Regina Weskamp and Marie Stavas; her nephew Frank Stehno; her former husband Alan Dean; and her husband Alzheimers.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Alan Dean (Kathleen) of Ft. Collins, Rex Dean of Los Angeles, Mary Dean of Fort Collins, Dr. Andrew Dean (Marta) of Laporte, Dr. Laura Pritchett of Bellvue, John and Jim Brinks of LaPorte; her stepchildren, Denise Dean of Parks, AZ, Laurie Zurn (Frank) of Los Angeles, David Buckler of Fort Worth, Kevin Brinks (Kati) of Centennial and Karen Wetzbarger of Severance; her grandchildren, Sam, Sophia, Will, Max, Dan, Andrea, Kelly, Anna, Ruby, Jonathan, Brendan, Thomas, Jake and Eliana; and her stepgrandchildren, Josh, RJ, Tyler, Leah, Stephanie, Matthew, Chloe and Zach. She is also survived by 1 great grandson, and 8 step-great-grandchildren.
She was often on picket lines, for civil rights, and against the VietNam war, the burning of toxic waste at the cement plant, the forced use of face masks, and, for 50 years, against abortion.
In lieu of flowers, Rose requested donations to St. Walburga Abbey.
