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John Alexander Obituary
After serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in North Carolina, part of the Northern Atlantic States Mission from 1951 to 1953, Dr. Alexander, then attended Phoenix College, Brigham Young University, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
In 1960, he married Linda Lee McKeon whom he had met while a resident at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles. Together, they moved to Houston, Texas, to complete a 2-year plastic surgery residency at the renowned Cronin and Brauer Clinic, which specialized in the repair of cleft lips and palates.
In 1964, they settled in San Diego, California, to be close to family in Los Angeles, raising their 11 children in Rancho Santa Fe. Dr. Alexander began his medical practice in San Diego that same year and continued practicing and performing surgery until he was 76 years old.
In 2007, he and his wife served a mission for the Church in the Philippines, where Dr. Alexander was the medical director in charge of the health of the missionaries and members until 2009.
Dr. Alexander is survived by his wife Linda, their 11 children, 39 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the countless lives he touched throughout his life.
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LaMar Going
April 26, 2024
John was my bishop when I was called to Hong Kong to serve a mission. I'll forever be grateful for his love, guidance, and time. Good things do come in small packages.
Mario Caputo
August 9, 2023
I first met Dr Alexander more than 40 years ago when I was a young plastic surgeon with very little experience. Dr Alexander was a wonderful teacher to me, he taught me a lot of technics in aesthetic surgery with great patience and dedication.
It is very sad to know of his departure, but I know that his sons and particularly John jr are up to his father.
Mario Caputo
Vanessa V.
June 11, 2023
Dr. Alexander performed my clef palette reconstruction surgery over 20 years, although I only knew him as a patient he changed my life forever. My condolences to all family & friends of his.
don & Fernanda Sammis
May 4, 2023
John and Linda and their amazing children were our neighbors in Rancho Santa Fe for many, many years. We were so blessed having them in our community where John served on the Board of the R Roger Rowe Elementary School. Being the wonderful friend that he was our children who suffered football related cuts, bicycle accidents and lip lacerations always had John to suture them closed.
What a beautiful family they are and John will be dearly missed.
Lovingly, Don and Fernanda Sammis
LaMar Going
May 1, 2023
John was my bishop in 1973 when I left for a two-year mission to Hong Kong. His kindness and love made a lasting impression in my life. Among the many achievements he accomplished during his years on this earth, I suggest John's greatest were these. I count him both a dear friend and mentor and will miss him until we meet again.
Barbara Munson ret. RN
April 30, 2023
As a former RN for Dr. Alexander, hired part time by his able office admin. Alice Knoll I learned so much about precision and expertise of plastic surgery. He and Linda treated us like family. He is missed by so many ,a truly dedicated expert with a kind sense of humor.
Judy Baldridge
April 29, 2023
My condolences to the Alexander family. Great memories of working with and for Dr Alexander in the 70´s. Judy Szempias Baldridge.
Stephanie/Keith Cannon
April 26, 2023
How fortunate we were to share life, friendship and fun with John during our years in Oceanside.
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