Courtland Benjamin Brooks

A Celebration of Life and a Masonic Memorial Service will be held for Courtland B. “C.B.” Brooks on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. A reception will follow services in the church fellowship hall. A private urn placement will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.

C.B. was born in Greenport, Long Island, New York on July 5, 1944 to Frank F. and Alice ( Rogers ) Brooks. He passed away on May 2, 2024 in Coos Bay at the age of 79.

C.B. graduated from Greenport High School, class of 1963. He attended Delhi Ag. & Tech., Delhi, New York for two terms and then decided that the Air Force was better suited for him. He enlisted November 2, 1964 and served 20 years, 8 months, and 29 days and retired July 1985. He attained the rank of E-6, Technical Sergeant. His entire Federal Government Service was in the field of Radar and Electronics. While in the Air Force, he was assigned to: Templehof Air Base, Berlin, Germany, Mount Hebo Air Force Station ( twice ), Hebo, Oregon, San Vito Air Force Station, Brindisi, Italy, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, California. He was married to Stephanie Elbers and divorced in 1980. C.B. married the love of his life, Maryon ( Boles ) Sigman in 1983. C.B. worked for the US Civil Service ( Air Force ) from 1986 – 2006.

C.B. was initiated into the Masonic Fraternity in 1968 in Berlin, Germany. He was a Past Master of John L. Mclellan No. 780, Brindisi, Italy Unity Lodge No. 18, Ogden, Utah, North Bend Lodge No. 140, North Bend, Oregon, and Blanco Lodge No. 48, Coos Bay, Oregon. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies, ( Past Grand High Priest, Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Commander ), Scottish Rite ( 33 degree ), Red Cross of Constantine, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, Knight York Cross of Honor, Allied Masonic Degrees, Shrine and the Order of Eastern Star. He was also a life member of the V.F.W. and American Legion.

C.B. is survived by his sister, Francis ( Brooks ) Franke of New York; daughter, Jennifer Brooks and her husband Chris of Coos Bay; daughter, Christine ( Brooks ) Czogalla of Berlin, Germany; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; step-daughters, Lisa ( Sigman ) Cozza and her husband Scott, and Valerie Sigman; four step-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren; two nieces and three nephews; twelve great-nieces and nephews; and 4 great-great nieces and nephews.

C.B. was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice Brooks; and his wife, Maryon Brooks in 2021.

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