Rev. Les Felker

Funeral services were held at Faith Presbyterian Church in Aurora, Colorado on October 17, 1997 being officiated by Pastor Les Felker, a retired Air Force chaplain.

Funeral services were held at Faith Presbyterian Church in Aurora, Colorado on October 17, 1997 being officiated by Pastor Les Felker - a retired Air Force Chaplain.

U.S. Navy Petty Officers Carl Altevogt, left, and Steve DelRio fold the U.S. flag as retired Air Force Chaplain Les Felker bows his head in prayer over the casket of Navy veteran Charles William Bean.

Les Felker

Les Felker
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Les FelkerAssistant Pastor - Aurora

With some guidance from CCC's Pastor Les Felker, himself a retired chaplain, the vision of chaplaincy began to take shape for Amber.She signed on with the U.S. Air Force Reserve and started with Commissioned Officer Training, which is similar to boot camp; she was sworn in as a 1st Lieutenant.While she was already ordained, she recently had to complete six weeks of chaplain training.Her base of attachment is Peterson in Colorado Springs, where she is required to serve once a month as well as a yearly two-week tour.She has now preached several times at the base and has been able to minister through funerals, weddings, visitation and counseling.

What has it been like to minister to the military?She says, "For me personally, it is such an honor to minister to the people who sacrifice so much for their country.

The memorial was co-officiated by Bishop Richard Garcia of Monterey, and Reverend Les Felker of Aurora, Colorado.
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Reverend Felker (below left) reminisced about John's warm spirit, his joining in to sing with the church choir, his devotion to his mother and family ties.

Reverend Felker
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Brad with Mrs. (Glo) and Rev. Les Felker(LEFT) Brad with Mrs. (Glo) and Rev. Les Felker, in Pacific Grove.
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Rev. Felker is the family's pastor in Aurora, Colorado, and officiated at John's memorial service in 1997.As a retired Air Force officer, Rev. Felker wore his uniform in recognition and tribute to Ron and John's father's service in the Air Force.