Georgia Delores "Dee" Felker

January 23, 1943 - August 11, 2012

Georgia Delores “Dee” Felker fought a courageous battle with cancer for twelve years, yet she maintained a resilient spirit and always lived life to the fullest. On Saturday, August 11, 2012 she went to be with the Lord at Serenity Home in Oregon. She was born on January 23, 1943 in Mauston, WI; daughter of Orvis and Pearl (Durham) Myers and was united in marriage to Robert Felker on August 18, 1979. Dee attended Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and the University of Minnesota. Dee was formerly employed at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and as nutritionist in both the WIC Program, through the University of Minnesota and at MELD. Dee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Dee loved genealogy, crocheting, gardening and painting. She was an excellent cook. She was also a member of Temple Baptist Church, and participated in a small group at Heartland Community Church. Survived by her husband, Bob; children, Sam Felker of Rockford; Sarah (Jacob) Zaske of New York, NY, Suzie (Mark) Hester of Rockford; grandchildren, Caleb Zaske, Claire Hester; sister, Una Doering of Lacrosse, WI; father and mother-in law, Bob and Sue Felker of Rochelle; brother-in-law Bill (Janell) Felker of Crystal, MN; sister-in- law, Barb (Ray) Reineck of Rochelle; second mother Mabel Mooney of Ruby, MI; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, infant sister, Cynthia Ann, sister, Josephine (Rich) Schalin and second father, Pastor Lloyd Mooney, brother–in-law, Don Doering. A celebration of life will be on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 3215 East State Street, Rockford, with an additional hour of visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Co-Officiants, Rev. Dr. Bill Patterson, Pastor Jacob Zaske, Pastor Jim Harness. Visitation on Wednesday, August 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dee’s family. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com.