CROUCH: Alex William Crouch passed away peacefully with family at his side on September 3rd after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Joan, children Joady (Larry) Davis, Monte (Lorie), Ian (Wendy), 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Roy. Alex was born in Victoria June 18, 1925 and resided there until he enlisted in the Canadian Scottish Regiment (militia). Injuries received during active services in the Canadian Army led to an interest and future career in physiotherapy. After his training in Toronto Alex returned to set up practice in Campbell River. He formed and chaired a study group that eventually built and operated the first double corridor general hospital in Canada. Family health issues led to relocation to Kelowna in 1964 where Alex pursued a longtime passion in horticulture. He developed the first high density hedgerow planting. He returned to physio practice and care in 1978 for an additional 20 years until his retirement. Throughout these years Alex followed his keen interests in gardening and fishing while maintaining his long standing memberships with the Kelowna Golf and Country Club and Probus. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #104-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com and searching his name under stories. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC, ph: 250-762-2299.
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