John Crook was a remarkable father, friend, and mentor. His gentle heart, unwavering integrity, and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew him. Today, we celebrate his life and honor his lasting legacy.
During the early years of Langford, John worked tirelessly and demonstrated great leadership to bring a vision to the City and move the area forward as it was incorporated. Serving on Langford’s first ever City Council, John was relied upon by the community to guide Langford from an electoral area to a full municipality with services, businesses, homes, and recreational opportunities.
Described as an advocate for the community, John volunteered for numerous internal and external Committees throughout his tenure as a Councillor. By representing Langford at the Committee level, John was able to show the Region that Langford was dedicated to establishing the community as a place for all to live, work, and play. John shared the vision for the City throughout the Region through his volunteerism efforts. His dedication inspired community members to give back to the community and contribute their time and energy for the betterment of Langford. Even after his time as a Councillor ended, John continued to put his name forward and be involved with the City’s Planning and Zoning Committee and the Administration and Finance Committee.
John’s diverse professional experience made him an asset to the community when it came to development and planning for the future. From business experience to trade experience, John offered everything he knew to the City. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting John, staff remember him as a kind person whose experience and voice were always respected at the Council table and within the community.
The City expresses its sincere condolences to the Crook Family and will always remember John and the value he brought to our community. Link to City of Langford Message from the Mayor.
John was born April 24, 1952 and passed May 4, 2024. This is where I would put some information that people didn't already know about him here. Like his birthday, some fun facts about john, etc. For example, he has two sisters, Debbie and Ruth, one time when they were children, John caught Debbie trying to teach the chickens they had, french!
It is with heavy heart we remember John Crook, father, husband and business owner. He passed away peacefully in Duncan, BC on May 4, 2024, with his beloved family by his side. He was the owner of his much loved business, Swiftsure Electric LTD. and after a lengthly battle with health, he is now at peace. He leaves behind a son, and two daughters who will try to live in his memory. God speed dad. See you someday... hopefully not too soon. As such, this concludes everything swiftsure and will now serve as a memorial.
John was born in Winnipeg, he and his family moved to Victoria in 1965. There, he soon became involved with cars and other machinery. He repaired and painted cars through high school and college. Although starting in engineering, an Associate Degree in Business Administration was completed in 1975.
Along the way were a summer surveying for the forest service, a stint as a supervisor for Home Oil and Esso in Vancouver, steel scrap yard worker, and maintenance at BC Forest Products. In 1976, he started as an Electrician, starting his own business in 1981 and forming Swiftsure Electric Ltd in 1989.
Since starting, he had done everything from a new hotel (Ramada Inn) to streetlighting with up to 14 employees.
He was an excellent troubleshooter, there's not much that he hadn't seen or worked on, and found solutions for. His approach to problem solving probably helped him in achieving 7 years on Langford Council, mostly as Chair of Planning and Zoning, and as President of the Municipal Association.
I have put together a small collection of photo's of John Crook, if you have some that you think should be here, please reach out to me mcrook250@gmail.com
Amanda, John, Nina & Matt Crook on a camping trip to spend with dad on fathers day.
John & Carleen Crook pose for a picture at the new restaurant John's company wired.
Langford's first address to the press as a newly incorporated city (John is in the back).
Langford's Mayor and Councillors Photo. I believe this was his second term. John is located back row, far right.
Langford's first council meeting after a lengthy election and bid for independence.
A great picture of Nina and her dad... oh yeah, that's her boyfriend in the background.
John with both Nina & Amanada Crook and they are all smiling! That was quite the day.
Just John and his son, Matt, goofing around, having a good time!
John is playing with his camera while he waits for his food. Carleen, is on her phone of course.
A nice and more recent picture of his surviving three children that he loved and cherished very much.
This is John's Son, Daughter's, niece's and nephews.
A mix of his sisters, son, daughters, nephews, nieces, brother in law, first wife.
John's Service held in June, 2024 will be remember forever as a peaceful time. We are so thankful for the years you gave us! Rest Easy!
Why not add more photo's? Contact his son Matt to find out how!
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