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Curtis Cronise Obituary

Curtis Loraine (Wank) Cronise, 82, of Buchanan, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. Born in Botetourt County, Curtis was the son of the late Curtis Cline Cronise and Lettie Rhudy Cronise. He was a dairy farmer in Botetourt County and a lifetime member of Wheatland Lutheran Church. His parents preceded him in death, as did his brother, Rhudy Cronise. Curtis is survived by his wife of 58 years, Connie Leffel Cronise; his children, Lee Cronise and his wife, Cathy, Gary Cronise and wife, Linda, David Cronise, Lori Rierson, Sally Shelor and husband, Jerry. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Suzanne Cronise, K.J. Kitts and wife, Belinda, Amber Rierson, Morgan Kitts; great-grandchildren, Abbey Nelson and Taylor-Paige Kitts; sisters, Helen Cronise, Emily McGuire and husband, James; sister-in-law, Thelma Cronise; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Wheatland Lutheran Church with the Rev. Cecie Haxton officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to Wheatland Lutheran Church, 302 Wheatland Rd., Buchanan, VA 24066. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 10, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000. www.botetourtfuneralhome.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 10, 2011.

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Butch Powell

January 13, 2011

Dear Aunt Connie, Lee, Gary, David, Lori, & Sally,
Some of my very best childhood memories are of our family visiting your family at the dairy farm! Even though over the years we've all become spread out and lost touch, I still think about those days every time I make it back to the Buchanan area. I was very sorry to hear from Mom that Uncle Wank had passed away, but I truly believe he's in a better place and definitely not suffering. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time.

January 10, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. We are out of town and will not be able to attend the service. Mr. Cronise was such a nice man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Wanda Wise
The Johnsons

Jay & Patti Faggart

January 10, 2011

Lori, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May the Peace and Love of Christ surround and comfort you.
Love,

Charles Lynn Barnes

January 10, 2011

Connie, Lee, Gary, David, Lori, Sally and families,
May you find comfort in your faith and in the thoughts and prayers of those who mourn your loss with you. I will always have fond memories of Wank.

Peel Hawthorne

January 10, 2011

Blessings to you and your family, Lori. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Peace of Christ fill your hearts today and always.
Love,
Peel

Judy Doughty (Davis)

January 10, 2011

Sally and family,
Was sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. He is now one of Gods angels, to help look over you and your family.

Janie Corbett

January 10, 2011

Lori, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicky & Robert Dooley

January 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Phyllis Clodfelter

January 10, 2011

Sally and family:

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Your family was like a second family to me during our younger years. Your dad was a special person whom I'll remember always. His memories will be with us forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Wanda Hubble

January 10, 2011

To Connie and Family:
I have such fond memories spent at your house many years ago with Sally and your family. May God bless each of you during this difficult time. Hold onto your precious memories of great times gone by.

Ilene Boyd

January 10, 2011

David, Iam so sorry to hear of the lost of your father. Was just recently
thinking about you,and how you were. My thoughts and prayers are
with you. Ilene Boyd,roanoke

Don Kahler

January 10, 2011

Lori,
We offer our sympathy and compassion to you and your family and are remembering you in our prayers.
Don & Betty Kahler

Randy & Carol Peterson

January 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the memories help you through your sorrow. Love you lots

January 10, 2011

Gary & Family,

Chuck and I are so very sad to hear of your loss.

Absent from the body, present with the lord. What a wonderful promise that has been fulfilled.

Faith will carry you through this most difficult time in your life.

You, Linda and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy & Chuck Nemeth
Troutville, Va.

Jim Owen

January 10, 2011

Cronise family...have been searching for the right words to say...the only words to really say are that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know all too well that there is comfort in knowing there are many people out there that are sending love and prayers even if not physically in your presence. I hope you can feel this too in this time. David has kept me informed these past weeks and I have had you all in my thoughts daily. I pray for your peace and comfort. Lean on the love of each other as that is what gets you through. Continuing in thought and prayer....Jim

January 10, 2011

Lori and family, I know how hurtful this time is. I (Mary) lost my Dad in 1996 and miss him all the time. Know that you can lean on us, your church family. May your Dad rest in peace. In Christian love, Mary and Bill Beck

Cindi

January 10, 2011

"So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." -2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Clearly a wonderful man, husband and father, based on how he reared his generous and faithful daughter, Lori. May God's peace and healing touch continue to grow in your hearts.

January 10, 2011

CONNIE AND FAMILY:

FRANK AND I THOUGHT AND PRAYERS HAVE BEEN WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AS YOU KNOW FRANK WORKS FOR VDOT
AND HAS TO WORK THIS AFTERNOON AND THRU THE NIGHT.
FRANK HAS FOUND MEMORIES WORKING WITH CURTIS.
THEY HAVE THAT FARMER UNDERSTANDING A TRUE BOND.
I'M SO VERY SORRY WE CAN NOT COME TO FAMILY NIGHT.
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING AT ALL JUST GIVE US A CALL. IF IT'S OK
WE WILL COME VISIT LATER THIS WEEK. AGAIN MAY THE GOOD
MEMORIES GIVE YOU COMFORT.
KATHY AND FRANK THOMAS (EAGLE ROCK,VA)

Judith Mills

January 10, 2011

David, I am so sorry to see about your Dad's passsing. I do think of your often and wonder how you are. I hope that there are good memories to help you in your times to come. Take care, and love you.

Wanda and Dave McManaway

January 10, 2011

Your faith, strength, and those who love you and care will help you and the family during this difficult time and afterwards. Although it is hard, please find comfort that you respected and honored Wank’s request. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marsha & Ted Lyman

January 10, 2011

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
We're sorry to hear of your loss.

Patti Coffey

January 10, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one and my heartfelt sympathy is extended to each of you. May God bless each of you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Noma Jackson Knopp

January 10, 2011

To the Cronise Family;
Sally and Lori, We the Jackson Family would like to send our deepest sympathy.
Our love and support will always be here for you."
"We will keep you in our prayers.
[email protected]

Rebecca Barger Lopez

January 10, 2011

Connie & Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will always remember Mr. Cronise as a wonderful, caring neighbor and friend to our mom and dad.

Phillip & Diana Camper

January 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anita Pellerin

January 10, 2011

Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a good neighbor for my parents. We still enjoy the table he refinished for us. May God give you comfort and strength day by day. Anita Barger Pellerin

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