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Wade Brooks, 61

Bonners Ferry Herald | UPDATED 10 hours, 14 minutes AGO
| August 20, 2026 1:00 AM

Wade Eugene Brooks was born Aug. 28, 1964. He passed away Aug. 8, 2026.

Wade passed after a short illness. He was a longtime resident of Boundary County.

Wade leaves his wife of 35 years, Brenda; children Breann, Anthony, Aaron and Tyler; five adopted children; and several grandchildren; a brother, Troyce Brooks; a sister, Dessa Torrens; his father, Lonnie Brooks; and aunts and uncles and many cousins. He was preceded death by his mother, Melba Brooks.

Wade grew up in Wapato, Wash., and attended Wapato High School. 

He never knew a stranger and will be remembered by his many friends. He had many jobs in his life included radio DJ, cowboy and for the last 35 years, he was a long haul trucker. 

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, ham radio operator and loved to ride his motorcycle.