Dale Richard FELKER

Dale FELKER Obituary

SMITHFIELD - Dale Richard Felker, 78, passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010.
He was born in Elkader, Iowa, on June 3, 1931, and lived a life of devotion to family and dedication to service. Dale was known to be a gentle and kind confidant with a contagious smile.
Dale graduated from Iowa State University and served as an officer in the U.S. Army for 20 years in Oklahoma, Germany (twice), Texas, Greenland, Iowa, France, Vietnam, Montana, and Virginia. After retiring from the Army, he continued to serve others by working for the City of Hampton Department of Social Services. Throughout his careers and after his retirement, Dale was active in service to his community. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Smithfield for over 20 years, where he served in numerous positions including Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and a 10-year member of the Smithfield Ruritan Club.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nanyrl Nelson Felker; two sons, Dale Richard Felker II and his wife, Janice of Eastville, Va., and Thomas Nelson Felker and his wife, Barbara of Redmond, Wash.; four grandchildren, Dale Richard Felker III and his wife, Pasang currently in India, Steven Russell Felker and his wife, Sara of Tucson, Ariz., Adam Nelson Felker and his wife, Shane of Lynnwood, Wash., and Sydney Elizabeth Felker of Redmond, Wash.; and a sister, Elaine Smith and her husband, Merrill of Mount Dora, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Louis and Elsa Storbeck Felker; and a sister, Charldine Bradshaw.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to his physicians, Dr. Donald Soles and Dr. Sally Beazlie and the staff at Riverside Hospital for their wonderful care of Dale over the last 18 months. Special expressions of appreciation go to Dr. Kim Schlesinger, Dr. Joseph Layser, Clifford Pyne, ACNP, and Melissa at Peninsula Cancer Institute. Oncology nurses Sophie, Jacobie, Dan, and others cared for Dale and our entire family in a most professional and caring way.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Building Fund of Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC), 201 Cedar Street, Smithfield, VA 23430; or the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Dale will be scheduled at a future date. The family is at the residence and welcome visitors there. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale FELKER

9 Entries

January 18, 2010

Nan and family,

Sorry to hear of you loss and pray that God will give you comfort in this time of sorrow. Will always remember Dales admirable gentle and steady demeanor. Have good memories of the times when we were able to visit with you.

Dick and Sheila Hueschen

January 17, 2010

Dear Mrs. Felker, Rick and Tom:

Dale Felker was one of the kindest and gentlest men I have ever known and was a wonderful role model as a close neighbor in my youth, dear family friend, and co worker at the City of Hampton. He will be sorely missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Matt and Kim Kennell
Columbia, SC

Suzanne Stierwalt

January 16, 2010

Mrs. Nan,
May you be comforted by God's presence and know that there are many who are praying for you and your family. It was a blessing to minister to you, Mr. Dale and Tom.
Hugs to you.
Suzanne Stierwalt
RRMC Chaplain

Sheila McClung

January 16, 2010

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the Felker family. I worked with Dale at Hampton Social Services and have very fond memories of that time. Dale was a wonderful man and a very competent social worker. I recall him always being calm and very upbeat. Dale's smile would light up the room.

Shelly

January 16, 2010

To the family of Mrs.Felker (Nan) sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time and may your memories bring you comfort. God bless you now and always.

Sincerely,
Shelly with the Cardiovascular Center of Hpt Rds-RMG

Bonnie Krieger

January 16, 2010

Nan,
Many prayers and much love. Continued watch over all who are near and dear to you. Warm memory rushes. Big Hugs, Bonnie

Sheila Majka

January 16, 2010

Nan...we am so sorry to learn of Dale's passing. The description of him is perfect, but then again after being married to someone for 55 wonderful years, you certainly would be able to paint such a poignant, accurate portrait. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Judy Leatherwood

January 16, 2010

Dear Nan,
My prayers are with Dale,your family&
especially you.
Sincere Sympathy
Judy

Stuart Goodman

January 16, 2010

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the entire Felker family during this time of sadness.
I have very fond memories of Mr. Felker living next door to us in Riverdale.

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