Crowther - Richard John 鈥淒ick鈥� of Cumberland, original homesteader of Okeover Arm, Powell River passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2002, aged 87. Predeceased by his wife Ivy Margerite, sister Nancy and daughter Diana. He is survived by his children: Barbara, Geraldine, Ivy, Steve, Roy, and Bill along with their spouses and his grandchildren. Richard spent most of his life on the coast, working in the commercial fishing and logging industry, retiring to Cumberland with his son Bill and Colleen. Special thanks to Cumberland Intermediate Health Center and St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital Long Term Care. Private cremation arrangements entrusted to COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay. Donations made in memory of Richard John Crowther to a charity of choice would be appreciated.