Dr. Crawford Dick Park, 82, of Smithville, Va., formerly of Mars, died Thursday at the Sentara Nursing Center in Portsmouth, Va.

Dick was born April 12, 1933, to the late Crawford Hogue Park and the late Margaret Dick Park in Valencia. He was a member of the Green Acres Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer Bruggink (John), Rebecca Cameron (Christopher), Jonathan Park, Matthew Park (Laura), Andrew Park and Anna Simons (Joseph); and his grandchildren, Catherine, Leandra, Jacqueline, J.D., Althea and Ava. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Park Tait; numerous cousins; and many friends.

Dick enjoyed spending time with his children camping, boating and traveling. A highlight of his semi-retirement was a summer-long trip to Alaska with his children. He was a passionate photographer, and his travels and the lives of his family are extremely well documented. Fortunately, he spent months scanning his enormous slide collection and distributing the images. He loved to design and build anything that might be a home improvement. His children were blessed with his unwavering love, kindness, dedication and support.

He graduated with a bachelor's degree from Geneva College, with a master's degree from the University of Arizona and with a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.

He completed his surgical training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he joined the faculty and rose to be associate professor of surgery before practicing as a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon for 37 years in the Tidewater region of Virginia. He was well known for his skill, high standards and commitment to every patient.

We are grateful for the support and loving kindness of many of his friends. The family acknowledges the empathetic and skillful care given by Dr. Juanita Smith and the physicians and staff of Virginia Oncology Associates, especially Dr. Victor Archie.

PARK — Friends of Dr. Crawford Dick Park, who died Thursday, March 10, 2016, are invited to a graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday at the Glade Run Cemetery.A memorial service will also be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Green Acres Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, Va., with a reception to follow.Friends may greet the family at the church one hour before the memorial service.Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.Local arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.