Brooke Ellen (Johnson) De Paula, age 42, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 17th, 2022. She was in her living room as part of in-home hospice after battling colorectal cancer for almost four years.
Brooke leaves behind her husband Dr. Judah De Paula and their five children Rilla Rose, Simeon James, Micah Leo, Ari Jacob, and Eliora Mae.
Brooke is a fifth-generation (at least) Texan, born in Austin to Danny and Brenda Johnson. After Brooke graduated from The University of Texas at Austin majoring in English Literature, she earned her teaching certificate and began teaching high school English.
Brooke married Dr. Judah De Paula and they moved to Iowa for his work. In Ankeny, she raised her five children and home-schooled them until she became too sick to continue.
A memorial reception will be held on Saturday, August 27th, at 11:00 AM at First Family Church, Ankeny.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AnkenyFuneralHome.com for the DePaula family.