James Edward Cronister

James Edward Cronister obituary, Evanston, WY

James Edward Cronister

James Cronister Obituary

Visit the Crandall Funeral Home - Evanston website to view the full obituary.

Jim E. Cronister Age 88

Passed away September 4th in Evanston, WY. Born March 19th, 1937 to Derby and Effa Cronister in Shattuck, OK. He met the love of his life Lois in Durango, CO and were married July 12th, 1958.

Jim and his family moved to Evanston, WY in the winter of 1970. Jim was a truck driver for Montgomery Ward till he hurt his back. He opened his own business in 1979, JC Electric, LLC.

Jim was very proud to belong to the following organizations: Master Mason Evanston Lodge #4 A.F. and A.M., Korein Shriners Hospital of Rawlins, WY, Wyoming Priory #44 Knights of the York Cross of Honour and Order of the Eastern Star Esther Chapter #9.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois, his parents and brother William Cronister.

Jim is survived by his 3 children Jerry (Elain) Cronister-Cottontown, TN, Don Cronister-Evanston, WY and Debbie (Travis) Hansen-Evanston, WY, Sister Sally (Curtis) Hutchins-New Mexico, Brother in-law Brett (Virgina) Biggs-Pueblo, CO and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Jim will be sorely missed by family and friends but he is now with his beloved.

No services have been planned.

Cremation has already taken place.

In-leu of flowers please donate to the Shriners Hospital Crippled Children's Hospital who he completely believed in.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Crandall Funeral Home - Evanston

800 Uinta St., Evanston, WY 82930

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