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Edward Alexander Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Dr. Edward Lee Alexander, Jr. passed away on December 23, 2016, peacefully at home of natural causes at age 90. He was a graduate of Newport News High School, Yale University and Johns Hopkins Medical School. His legacy includes the creation of the family practice program at Riverside Hospital, numerous patients he served in private practice, his book: A Physician's Way of Life: Forty-One Goals, Systems, Results & Reflections. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 65 years, a large clan of 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, organic gardening skills, life long love of learning and integrity. A private memorial will be held in his honor. Donations can be made to Riverside Hospice.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 25, 2016.

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Dr Dennis Harvie, Melbourne, Australia.

July 21, 2022

Ed was an inspiration to me when I was a hospital resident in Va. as an Australian, Ed adopted me!
A great loss to me personally!
Dennis Harvie , Melbourne. Au.

Dr Dennis Harvie. Melbourne Australia.

July 21, 2022

Ed was an inspiration to me as an Australian medical graduate, who had been a foreign exchange student to Iowa when I was 18.

With my wife, Suzanne, we set sail by ship to the U.S. to take up internship in Worcester, Ma, and then took up the the residency position under Ed's guidance!
He introduced us to the life on Chesapeake Bay, Creole food and so much more.!
Ed used to laugh at my Aussie accent, and so did some patients, who thought they needed an interpreter!

As we say here in Aus. " Such is life"!!

What a legacy!

Dennis.

Mike O'Donnell

October 17, 2018

Ed was an inspiration. Knowing him made you better.

AH

December 30, 2016

My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.

Deborah Whittington

December 29, 2016

He was a great man and will truly be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacqueline Bragg

December 28, 2016

Dr Alexander taught me many life lessons throughout our time knowing one another. He be greatly missed and always remembered.
Thoughts and wishes of comfort for mrs. Alexander and his family

Sue and George Tanner

December 26, 2016

Jean and family, Please accept our sincere sorrow in your loss of Dr. Ed. We enjoyed our visits in your garden and at the CC. We will miss his insights and funny reflections. Sue and George Tanner of HSV , AR.

Katy Feldl

December 26, 2016

Jeannie, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your father. We lost my mother back in September at the age of 90. I have such fond memories of both your Mom and Dad as we were growing up. I often felt like your parents were surrogate parents to me. Thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time.

Katy (Phillips) Feldl

Joe Gauldin

December 25, 2016

Dr. Alexander was my Doctor from age 18 and my Dad's Doctor for as long as I can remember. You could not ask for a better Man to have for your Physician or Friend. God Bless the Family.

December 25, 2016

We will miss our wonderful neighbor and friend. He was certainly very special. So sorry to the family for your loss.
Frank and Lucille Wagner

Vincent Joseph

December 25, 2016

Dr. Alexander was a fantastic family physician and will be missed by many. He made a difference for the better, a life well lived.

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