William Peter Vanderbrook Jr.

William Peter Vanderbrook, Jr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2013 after a long, arduous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 85. He is preceded in death by his father, William Peter Vanderbrook, Sr. and mother, Ethel Fortmayer Vanderbrook and is also a veteran of the United States Navy- having served during World War II. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years and caretaker, Doris Millet Vanderbrook, his 4 children, Kirk Vanderbrook, Deborah Gagliano (Vincent), William P. Vanderbrook, III, (Cheryl) and Karen Thoede (Fred). He was also loved by his 6 grandchildren, Vincent, Nicholas, Kirk, Lisa, William IV, and Holly, along with 8 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Van Vanderbrook and sister, Sheila Vanderbrook Trahan. His wife, Doris and son, Kirk, diligently took care of him at his bedside over the past 13 years. The family would like to send a special thanks to Nicholas Gagliano, Mike Barrios, Dell Wilson, Joel Durkas, Paul Olsen, the staff at Heart of Hospice, Omni Home Care, Mike Dawson and the Gretna EMS Department for their unconditional support. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Wednesday, January 23 from 9AM-11AM, with the Funeral Mass immediately following. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA