His early arrival aboard the admiral’s barge at the fleet landing provided a unique beginning for a man who faithfully served the United States Navy for 26 years.Ī Navy junior, Dick lived in Coronado, Washington, and Annapolis where at age six he sailed aboard the yacht America. He was tremendously grateful for his family’s love and care in his last years and so appreciated the help and support of his caregivers.Ĭaptain Alexander, “Captain” to many, was born on San Diego Bay, California, August 1,1922 to Lieutenant Ralph Clonts Alexander, U.S. To the end, he took great delight in the lives of all his family. Dick was the beloved patriarch to eleven grandchildren: Hope Strode, Charlotte Strode Beck, Tom Goddard Jr., Libby Goddard, Caroline Goddard, Alex Field, Julia Field Driscoll, Heather Alexander Sanchez, Brooke Alexander Meyers, Sam Alexander and Hope Alexander Hutchinson and twelve great grandchildren, with more on the way. He leaves behind four children and their spouses: Hope and Lloyd Griscom, Lisa and Tom Goddard, Kate and Toby Field, and Tim and Kathleen Alexander.
He was predeceased by his brother William Henry Alexander, and is survived by his sister, Katherine Alexander Grimes of Jamestown. Richard, or Dick as he was known to so many, was married to the love of his life, Hope Hodgman Powel, for 72 years until her death in 2019.
Navy (Retired), slipped his mooring and peacefully crossed the bar, surrounded by his family.
On June 1, 2022, Captain Richard Griffiss Alexander, U.
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