Aug. 1, 1939 – Dec. 11, 2019

Troy Dean Felber went to his eternal home with the Lord on Dec. 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife Suzy Alexander Felber, his mother Lanier Gibson Felber Woolley, and his father Clay Dean Felber, Jr. He is survived by his daughters Erin Felber and Becca (Felber) Reichenberger, son-in-law Robert Reichenberger, along with many cousins and countless friends.

Troy was born in Lubbock Texas, attended Texas Tech and went on to receive his medical degree in dermatology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He voluntarily served in Vietnam from 1966-68 as a flight surgeon and Captain of his medical division. He was the recipient of 2 Bronze Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Air Medal for heroic and meritorious service. In 1969, he married Suzy, and had Erin and Becca in the years following.

Troy was a longtime summer resident of the Creede area for over 50 years. He took his first fly fishing trip to the area as a graduation trip when he was 18 years old and was hooked. From then on, he was an avid fly-fisherman and enjoyed sitting on the deck of his beloved cabin in Big River watching the river go by and training chipmunks to eat from his hand. Over the years he and his family entertained a multitude of family and friends at the cabin. Troy was a devoted husband and father, and a good friend to so many – always offering a listening ear, wisdom, as well as sharp wit and an amazing sense of humor. Many of his friends will always know him as “Flash.”   He is greatly missed, and we know he is now fishing the Heavenly waters, catching all the ones that “got away.”  We look forward to hearing the fish stories when we are reunited again.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude to New Dawn Memory Care, Compassus Hospice, Rio Grande Hospital, and the Mineral County Sheriff / Search & Rescue / EMS for their dedicated care and patience.