TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for CROCHET, DONALD THOMAS   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: LandryÕs Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: Monday, April 7, 2014

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CROCHET, DONALD THOMAS 
(Died April 4, 2014)

Dr. Donald Thomas Crochet was born November 13, 1931 and left his earthly home 
on April 7, 2014 to be with his lord and Savior.   

He is preceded in death by his parents Ivy S. Crochet and Elva Breaux Crochet.   

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn Ginder Crochet; two brothers 
Pat Crochet and wife Kathy, Bobby Crochet and wife Ann his five children, K 
Renee Crochet Wineski and husband Lou; S. Chris Crochet and wife, Celie; Lisa 
Crochet Hamilton and husband, Kenny; Keith G. Crochet and wife, Fran; Corey A. 
Crochet and wife, Sheila; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Dr. Crochet was a graduate of Thibodaux College, attended Nicholls where he was 
a pitcher on the first baseball team, then attended LSU in Baton Rouge, and LSU 
Medical School in New Orleans.
After his residency in obstetrics he entered the USAF as a Captain and became 
Head of Obstetrics of Myrtle Beach Air force Base in South Carolina.   
He returned to Thibodaux and established a private practice for 30+ years.
Dr. Crochet was a Lambda Chi Alpha Alum, past president of the Bayou Country 
Club, Jaycees, Rotary Club, and NSU Century Club.   He was a Member of the 
American College of Gynecology, LA State Medical Society, and Lafourche Medical 
Society.
He loved art, music, fishing, and raising orchids.   

He will be sadly missed by many friends and family.

A special thank you for the loving care provided by Lula White, Desi Johnson, 
Denetria James, Patsy Truehill, Kima Truehill, and Homeinstead Senior Care 
Services.

Dr. CrochetÕs memorial will be Saturday April 12, 2014 at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral in Thibodaux, LA from 8am till the memorial mass at 11AM .

U.S. Veteran
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