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Edward Cronk Memorial
Edward Cronk Memorial

Edward Cronk

Edward Cronk

Friday, September 26th, 2014

Cronk, Edward - millitary picEdward George Cronk, 77, a former Marblemount area resident, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2014 at the Skagit Valley Senior Village in Burlington.

Ed was born on October 11, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Robert & Elma (Mack) Cronk.   He was raised in Oregon until the family settled in Stockton, CA where he finished his education.

He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served his country for 30 years, serving during the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts.  He was stationed at several locations around the country during his enlistment and settled in Marblemount in 1981.  He was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1982.

While he was stationed in Florida he was united in marriage to Bella Melancon on April 21, 1973.

Ed enjoyed fishing, jogging and bicycling.

Ed is survived by his children and their spouses, Michael & Sherry Cronk of Birdsview, WA, Becky & Bill Carddock of Ramsay, MT, Derrick & Kimberly Cronk of Clarkesville, TN, Rusty Cronk of Montana and Jenee Cronk of  Lodi, CA; 3 sisters, Kitty Petzoldt, Billie Gumm and Sandy Wells; brother, John Cronk and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife Bella in 2011.

The family suggests that memorials in Ed’s honor be made to Hospice of the Northwest, 227 Freeway Drive, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or a military organization of your choice.     Private family services will be held.

Guestbook

  • Deanna Ray

    To Ed’s family,
    I worked with Ed years ago at Rockport State Park
    and had occasion to visit with him over the years.
    Ed was the best! He was a gentleman, a friend, a great co-worker,
    a hero and a prime example of a first class Marine!
    I have always felt honored to have worked with him
    and to have know him.
    I also knew Ms. Cronk and was sorry to read of her passing!
    All my sympathies,
    Deanna Ray
    Birdsview

  • Derrick Cronk

    Rest in peace Sergeant Major! Thank you Sherry for all you do!
    God Bless