Donald (Don) Arthur Feaker, 65, of Lisbon, passed away Sunday, July 28, from complications of a stroke and cancer. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 2, at Stewart Baxter & Memorial Services in Mount Vernon. Funeral was Saturday, Aug. 3, at Living Hope Global Methodist Church in Lisbon. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery.
Don was born Dec. 8, 1958, in Webster City, the son of Beryl and Nelva (Craven) Feaker. He was united in marriage to Terrie Moore on June 25, 1976.
Don volunteered for the Mount Vernon Fire Department from January 1980 – December 1997. He was assistant chief from January 1987 – December 1991. He then was fire chief from January 1992 – December 1993. He loved the thrill of the fire department and helping his community.
He worked for J&D locker, different painting companies, and retired from Cedar Rapids Schools as a paint foreman.
Don is survived by his wife, children, Donald (Amber) Feaker Jr., Danielle (Mark) Feaker, and Derek (Ashley) Feaker; grandchildren, Lily (Ohana), Bella (Raif), Anna, Jimmy, Charlie, Henry, William, Robbie, Spencer, Mister (Trinity), Aleighsia, and Brynlee; great-grandchildren, Anthony and Iris; godson, Rayne Ballsteadt; brother, Larry (Dawn) Feaker; sister’s, Pam (Ozzie) Simonds, Cindy (Tim) Johnson, and Ronda (Keevin) Schaffer; brother-in-law, Jim (Vickie) Moore; sister’s-in-law, Tammy (Tracy) Fredericks, and Tracy (Cliff) Dyer; mother and father-in-law, James (Dorothy) Moore; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Don loved his family with all his heart. He will be missed by many. Love you.
Memorials may be directed to Terrie Feaker.
Please share your support and memories with Don’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.