Harvey Jerome Cronin

Born July 8 1933 at his parents Joe and Emma (Jones) Cronin's ranch in Drewsey, Oregon.
Harvey Jerome Cronin was the last living of 8 siblings. He was preceded in death by Clarinda
Bell (Poer) Straw, Clarence Albert Cronin, Ina Thelma McDonnell, Joseph Cecil (Toots) Cronin,
Jesse George Cronin, Mary Eunice Gregg, Robert Michael Cronin, Patrick Charley Cronin. His
first wife Mary Grace Cochron perished of Polio 9 days after their marriage. His second wife
Patsy Louise Beckley and his son Charles Lewis ( Chuck) preceded him in death. He is
survived by his sons Daniel Lee and wife Christy, Chuck's wife Jan, Robert Michael and
husband Vance, Toby Dean and wife Lori. Grandchildren: Jason Cronin wife Amber, Sam
Cronin, Luke Cronin wife Heidi, Anna Brady husband Matt. Nicole Lanusse husband Alain,
Monique Peters husband Jarrod, Jessica Engeberg husband Nate, Morgan Stegelman
husband Quinn, MacKenzie Cronin fiancé Kent Batton.
Great Grandchildren: Addie, David, Claire, Ben, Lucy, Marianna, Naomi, Greyson, Reigan,
Pasley and Charlie.
Harvey graduated from Crane Union High School in 1952 and soon after Graces death was
drafted into the Army working for President Eisenhower. He spent 2 years stationed in Iceland
where he became the company barber. He took many pictures that gave us countless hours of
entertainment. He returned to the ranch after being honorably discharged, he took on the task
of taking care of it and his parents. When he married Patsy he adopted Dan and Chuck. Mike
and Toby soon completed his family. Life on a ranch with 4 boys was never dull! He worked
tirelessly to hold the ranch together and added a second career working on the county road
maintenance crew. He was known by the entire crew as Uncle Harvey! He was an avid hunter
and loved a day in the woods fishing.
Harvey was born on the ranch and we were told countless times he wanted to die on it as well.
With son Toby's unwavering dedication and hard work that wish was possible. Harvey's mind
was clear and strong up to the last. On that last night, he woke with a start focusing his blue
eyes on me and asked, "Where am I?" I replied, "You are at home Dad!" He relaxed and
returned to sleep. I looked across the green valley as the blue sky darkened and the last rays
of sun hit Tom Delaney mountain. I knew in my heart that he would soon be home in Heaven.
Mom was waiting supper!
Harvey passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025.