Former Dept of Indiana Chaplain: Marcos Botas Passes

Marcos Botas, Former Chaplain Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League has passed away.

Marcos Botas, 73, died Monday, February 04, 2008 at home in Fort Wayne.

Born in Hanapepe, HI, he was a U.S. Marine veteran, Korean Era, president of War Veterans-Quiet Warrior Chapter, Filipino American Society - Officer, volunteer chaplain with the VA Hospital and chaplain for Memorial Day Ceremonies at Covington Memory Gardens and past commander of the Allen County Council of Veterans. He served in many other veteran organizations and was a member of First Missionary Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joan; sons, Samuel M. (Shelley) Botas, David M. (Kristine) Botas all of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Jonathan M. Botas in 1988.

Memorial Service is 3 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Church, 701 W. Rudisill with calling from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. Rev. Bob Martin & Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Memorials to the family.

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