Arlan Kronfus Obituary

Arlan Kronfus

Arlan Kronfus passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2013.
Born on January 10, 1931 in Idaho, Arlan spent his early years in different parts of Idaho and Washington state. With his parents and dear sister, Donna, Arlan then moved to Arlington, WA in 1943 where his parents bought a farm that the family worked raising among other crops and animals, dairy cows, creating a high quality milk supply for the local community.
After graduating from Arlington High School in 1949, he attended Everett Junior College and then transferred to what is now WSU earning a Bachelor of Science degree and later a Masters of Education.
He served two years in the US Army and then began his career as an educator in Fairfield, WA for two years, one semester in Portland, OR. Then his last 28 years in the Northshore School District as a fifth (and later a fourth) grade teacher at Westhill, Maywood Hills and Woodin Elementary Schools.
Arlan was a great teacher, mentor and friend to many young people during his teaching career and beyond through his retirement years.
Loving life immensely, Arlan enjoyed the exuberance of the outdoors through numerous camping trips, day hikes, bicycling and ferry rides. He took several trips to Europe, especially enjoying bicycling through France and Germany.
Possessing a brilliant intellect with great curiosity and inventiveness, Arlan enjoyed sharing his amazing breadth of knowledge in many subjects with his students and friends.
Always a pleasant conversationalist and story teller, his love of life brightly shined and continues through the lives of those who knew him.
Arlan is preceded in death by his older sister, Virginia Ellen, who died before she would have been a year old; his mother, Audrey; and father, Henry.
Arlan is survived by his sister, Donna and brother-in-law, George Pfeifer; nephews, George Jr. (Susan), children, Duncan, Jenni and Abbi; David (Teresa), daughter, Michelle; and niece, Connie Mason (Neal).
A celebration of Arlan's life will be announced when plans are finalized.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Mar. 31, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Arlan Kronfus

9 Entries

Lana

April 7, 2024

I´m pretty sure this is the same person.
There was an elderly gentleman years ago that my family and I met in Laughlin Nevada.
This fella looked a lot like James Stewart from " It´s A Wonderful Life"
He told us that he had been in the military and I´m pretty sure he said he was a teacher.
He also said that fruit pectin had cleared out his veins and arteries and stopped him from having any more strokes.
I´m so sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to his family and thank you Mr. Kronfus for the fruit pectin info!

Lisa Mcgillivray

January 7, 2021

I have very fond memories of Mr. Kronfus. He was so full of life and always brought a smile to my face.

Jessica Edwards

August 1, 2020

I had Mr. Kronfus as my 4th grade teacher. I will never forget him! He had his quirks but they gave him character. I have great memories of him: Snipe hunts at Camp Casey, 2-liter bottles of warm water, special mail order gum w/ zorbitol, and who could forget, walking in a single file line with your arm held out to ensure proper distancing! He would also take my little brother and several other boys on outdoor excursions. Oh, you will be remembered well! Rest In Peace, sir!

Ann Bell

April 24, 2013

Dear Family,
I was so saddened to hear about Arlan's death. I have known him for about 30 years through FOCAS. I always saw him as a very engaging person and really enjoyed being around him and listening to his interesting conversations about every subject you could imagine! He was always pleasant and positive, and had a nice word for everyone. We both had teaching careers (in different districts) so I especially enjoyed hearing about his experiences. We related on that level very nicely. He was a fine man and is now with God, so we can rejoice about that. I am praying for you at this difficult time.

Wendie Jones (Webb)

April 5, 2013

Mr. Kronfus was my 5th grade teacher at Maywood Hills in Bothell. I will always remember as the bubble gum teacher!

Clarence Fulfs

April 2, 2013

Classmate, class of 1949.

Kathy Bremer

April 1, 2013

When I was a child growing up in Woodinville, WA Mr. Kronfus was a boarder at my grandmother's house. We lived right next door to her so we all knew him. He was a very nice man and was very good to my grandmother. Even after he moved away they stayed in touch until her death. To this day whenever there is a family gathering he is spoken of fondly as we reminisce. I was very sad to learn of his sudden passing. My heart goes out to his loved ones. Our family will always remember him.

Gary Sanford

March 31, 2013

Arlan was my 5th Grade teacher at Maywood Hills Elementary in Bothell WA, in the early 60's. He was a very kind and generous man. He took me on two trips. One to see Arches National Park in Moab Utah and rock hunting in Oregon. He will be sorely missed.

Jerry Krontz

March 31, 2013

Praying for you.

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