Richard (Dick) Jacob Crowder, born April 25, 1952, passed unexpectedly at VGH on March 8, 2025, from Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, which he was originally diagnosed with last spring. He will be missed by his wife Sally and their family: Jamie (Stacey), Sarah (Mark), Paul (Erin), Tim (Magda) and 7 beautiful grandchildren.
His life highlights include small business owner, baseball coach, hockey coach, hockey teacher and director of hockey operations. He also more recently loved fly fishing and home renovations.
Dick’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm, at Mosaic Oaklands Chapel, 2736 Fernwood Road, Victoria. Tributes to him can be made online to Jumpstart, giving kids from families in financial need the chance to participate in sports.
Condolences may be offered below.
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Roland isaacs
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John Seifert Hello Sally and family:
Dick came to John’s mind and he looked him up and found his obituary. We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family.
We have fond memories of our visit to Victoria for the pre RBC Cup games. Dick and John had long strategic discussions during the Cup run and John thoroughly enjoyed those talks.
We will pray for Dick, you and your famiy; and cherish the time we spent together.
Sincerely,
John and Maria Seifert
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Nancy Simpson Dear Sally and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. He was a great man and a wonderful hockey coach. We have so very many fond memories of hockey games and tournaments with him. We will always have loving memories of Dick and cherish those times.
Sincerely the Simpson Family,
To Paul Tim and sally and family: so sorry to hear about dick. He coached my son and my son James Isaacs played with the boys in Fife Scotland for the Fife Flyers. Had many fun times on the ice with camps. Roland ,James and Jocelyn Isaacs. Thoughts are with you.