Warren Arnold Cronkhite DDS

1925 - 2016

"Cronk" Sept. 30, 1925 - Sept. 15, 2016 Cronk passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on September 15, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born on September 30, 1925 in Bellingham, Wash. to Edwin and Esther Cronkhite. They later moved to Everett, Wash. where he met the love of his life, Lillian Anderson. He graduated from Everett High School in 1943. After graduating, Cronk served his country as an aviation cadet, attended Washington State University where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, and graduated in 1951 from the University of Washington Dental School. Cronk and Lil were married in Everett on September 20, 1946 at Trinity Episcopal Church, where they remained active members. Cronk enjoyed spending the last 48 summers at the family cabin on Guemes Island, Wash. surrounded by his family, friends, crab, clams, cod, and the occasional salmon. Cronk was an avid golfer at the Everett Golf and Country Club up until several months ago. He would not hesitate to tell you about his five hole-in-ones, one more than Lil. Cronk is survived by his wife, Lil; his daughters: Judy (David) Cotant, Janny (Bob) Woodcock, and Susie (Art) Thomson. Cronk was proud of his six grandchildren: Jamie (Leah) Hartley, Eric (Jill) Hartley, Brad Woodcock, Jennifer Woodcock, Carly Thomson, AC Thomson, and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on October 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, WA. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, or Guemes Island Fire Fighters Association, 6310 Guemes Island Road, Anacortes, WA 98221.