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Charles Peter CROWE Jr.

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Charles CROWE Obituary

CROWE, Charles Peter Jr. MD, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 8th, 2019. Peter was born April 2, 1929 in Orange, New Jersey to Charles and Mary Crowe. He attended Dartmouth College and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1954. From 1955-1958, Peter served in the US Navy. He trained as a flight surgeon at the Naval School of Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, Florida and was initially stationed in Hawaii before finishing his tour aboard the carrier USS Lexington. Following his service in the Navy, he completed his surgical residency in Boston and Buffalo, NY and finished his pediatric surgical training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. While there, Peter met a beautiful nurse, Frances Eleanor Nolan, who would be his beloved wife for 55 years. In 1964, Peter and Franny moved to Tucson where he established the first pediatric surgical practice in southern Arizona. During his 36 years of practicing medicine in Tucson, Peter served as the chief of staff and chief of surgery at Tucson Medical Center, clinical professor of surgery at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, and a Lifetime Achievement Recipient from the Pima County Medical Society. Peter is survived by his wife Franny; children, Kristen, Amy (Sutherland), John and Matthew; grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, Elle, Davis, Jaxon, Ivy, Calla; brother, John and sister, June Croonquist. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Journey Church, 4700 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Casa De Los Niño's, 1120 N. 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 20, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles CROWE

18 Entries

Jim Harry

January 18, 2023

Dr. Crowe was more than a fantastic surgeon; he was a wonderful caring human being. We will never forget you. Jim and Susan Harry

Sherry Giardiniere

January 26, 2022

On this day, 45 years ago. Dr. Crowe saved my daughter's life by performing a surgical procedure which was only performed twice before in NYC. Each year for many years I would send him a thank-you. He lived a good life and contributed so much to the medical field and his patients. We lived in Tucson at the time and were from PA. I will always remember him on this day. He was special and I am sure he has a special place in Heaven.

Jim and Susan Harry

January 16, 2022

Another year gone by, but the memory and love for this very special man is as strong as ever.

Terri Merz

January 15, 2020

I met Dr. Crowe when he operated on a very sick baby and I was a scrub nurse. He saw me in the hallway where I was holding the tiniest and very sick crying baby who was about to go into surgery. He asked me if I liked the baby and I replied "I love this baby!" He said, "Well, she's up for adoption are you interested?" I immediately say "Yes!" He said, okay, I'll go make some calls. I realized I had not talked to my husband, but in a quick call he said "Yes!" Dr. Crowe gave us an incredible miracle that day, a baby for us to raise and is now in her 30s doing well *because* he gave her the care she needed! I can never thank him enough. Heaven has a place for you, I'm sure, Dr.Crowe.

Raymond Berg, MD

January 11, 2020

Dr. "Pete" Crowe and I were the two surgeons on the carrier USS Lexington in 1956 in the Western Pacific. I am saddened to find his
Obituary, when I had looked forward to finding him in Tucson in the past years. I would like to contact his wife Franny or any descendents
to share some wonderful tales about this great humanitarian and excellent physician.

Jim & Susan Harry

January 9, 2020

Dear Fran, One year has not diminished our thoughts and remembrance of Dr. Crowe. The thought of him is ever present in our hearts. When we look at our beautiful Kimberly we know having her for these past 47 years is because we were blessed to have Dr. Crowe on our side. Without him she would not have survived. We will never forget him. God Bless You

Mrs. Margie Grosfeld 7979 N. Meridian St.

April 12, 2019

Dear Franny,
I just learned of Peter's graduation to be with our Lord. Now he and Jay can share in that joy.
I remember our talks about our Lord, and pray now for His comfort for you and the family, and may your beautiful memories of a truly kind and gentle man uplift you.
Sincerely, with love,
Margie Grosfeld

Fritz Karrer

April 5, 2019

Mrs. Crowe,
Dr. Crowe was my inspiration to pursue a career as a pediatric surgeon. I had so much respect for him that I never was able to use his first name. He was a giant to me and I will never forget his unqualified support. I wish you all good things in the future and please know that Dr. Crowe touched many, many lives, as he did my own.
Fritz Karrer

March 17, 2019

R.I.P. Dr. Crowe. You hold a special place in my heart as you saved my daughter's life when she was not quite 3 months old.(Now 41) Our Lord has welcomed you with open arms.

Howard Filston

February 13, 2019

Dear Franny and family,
I am saddened to learn of Peter's death. He lived a long, full life of giving to his patients and his family. I have thought of you two often and have missed the friendship that Nancy and I and Peter and you had for so many years.
I would love to communicate with you further and will try at the address that I still have.
May our Dear Lord hold you close and bring you peace at such a loss. Fondly, Howard

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James O'Neill

February 12, 2019

Dear Franny, I was saddened to learn that we have lost Peter, although he will always be with us every time we think of him. I have known him from his CHP years and the time when we formed APSA. In many ways, the two of you were pioneers. My wife, Susan and I always enjoyed seeing you and Peter at APSA meetings over the years as well as times we visited Tucson. We wish you peace and contentment in the months ahead with time to enjoy your many grandchildren. We send our love.
Jim and Susan O'Neill

January 23, 2019

My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength to endure and peace now and the days ahead.

David Jaffrey

January 22, 2019

My 3 week old son was diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. I had just returned from acupuncture training and we were broke without medical insurance at the time. Dr Crowe took my son on as a 'teaching patient' and told us 'not to worry about it.' A talented man of few words with a very big heart.

Bonnie Dombrowski

January 22, 2019

Dr Crowe was my 2 week old sons surgeon. It was such terrifying time, and he was so reassuring. Not sure I ever really thanked him, but want to tell his family how much he helped my son - now 36!

January 22, 2019

I am honored to have worked with Dr. Crowe many times in my NICU career. Extraordinary peds surgeon and cowboy gentleman all rolled into one. Enjoy the new ride.
Many hugs and love to Franny and family.
Marsha DeVaney RN

January 22, 2019

A life well lived, which blessed so many of us. RIP Dr. Crowe. Karen Pattison R.N.

Sue Anderson

January 20, 2019

I have not seen Peter for many, many years, but I will never forget what a kind man he was. A wonderful person, with a wonderful family, and my condolences go out, with love, to Franny and his children.

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