Marian Dale Cronkhite

Dale was my visiting teacher at Christmas one year in Jackson, Michigan. She came with her usual smile, cookies, and a glass bell for our tree. She was a great example to me and I remember many tearful, passionate testimonies of her love for the gospel. I will miss her smile, her optimism, commitment and faith. I have read her response to another sister with cancer, which I am printing to keep to nourish my own faith and love for my Savior. I know that Dale has left her family with a legacy...

I was sorry to hear of Dale's passing. My prayers go out to all of her family. I went to school with her many years ago in Albion, Michigan. The Albion High Class of 1965.

I was saddend to hear about Dale and her illness. We were Nursing Students together and attended the same LDS Ward in Jackson, Michigan. May you know that my heart is with the Cronkhite family at this time. To have known Dale, was a blessing in my life, her positive attitude and loving nature...God Bless you all, Kay Woolstenhulme (Stiles)

Kristen I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers.

Kristen, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Dale was a very special lady who lived her life, even in illness, always thinking of others. Her fortitude and fight against her devastating illness puts us to shame in our struggles with much lesser issues in our lives. She will live long in our memories and will be an inspiration for all who knew her.

With Our Sincerest Condolences,

At a time when our financing for Sam's college year was looking extremely grim, Dale offered to let Sam live with them in Bozeman, free of charge. How can I ever forget such generosity. I visited and stayed over night once, and Dale and I talked for hours as though we were long lost friends. What a choice spirit she is. I am so sorry for her suffering and your loss. I speak for my husband and me in wishing you love and comfort at this time.

Jim and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Dale's infectious smile will remain a lasting memory for not only me but many others. She certainly had that caring spirit. Knowing that God's grace will bring you much comfort, I will continue to lift you up in our prayers.
Love - Rick and Beverly Armstrong

We remember Dale as bright, warm, energetic, and thoughtful; an avid horsewoman and a lover of life.
She helped us find the only house we've ever bought; we still live there today.
Our love and sympathies go out to Jim, Kristin, Courtney and Justin.
Dale had a strong testimony that "families can be together forever"; we pray that the spirit that guided her through life will at this time bring comfort to her family.
May the Lord Bless You All; we love and miss you,
Brother David...