Obituary of Darlene Y Cronjager

Darlene Yvonne Cronjager passed away on September 18, 2014, at her home in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born July 7, 1933, in Detroit, MI, to Walter and Gladys Feistel. She moved to California in 1941. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband of 42 years, William H. Cronjager, preceded her in death. Darlene began her 20 year professional career as a Realtor with Century 21 and Prudential in California. After moving to Lake Havasu City, in 1999, Darlene continued her career with Above All, Selman & Associates, and Keller Williams. Darlene enjoyed years of fun and frolic on the River with her husband Bill and their three children. Darlene loved gathering with friends and family for a good meal, and boating and waterskiing on the River. She was an enthusiastic sports fan who was always cheering for the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Suns. Darlene is survived by her sister, Millicent Dangler of Vancouver, WA, her brother, Walter Feistel of Irvine, CA, her three children, Carol Cronjager and Elaine (Charles) VanderBoom, both of Lake Havasu City, and Robert (Denise) Cronjager of Simi Valley, CA. Darlene was also blessed with six grandchildren, Katherine Cosby, Patrick Cosby, Kevin (Dana) VanderBoom, Kristen (Benjamin) Sanders, Jessica Cronjager, and Michelle Cronjager, and three great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all the Nurses, Home Health Aides, and Volunteers of Hospice of Havasu for providing Darlene such excellent care. All of you have been so kind and compassionate. Thank you for all of your support. The family asks that you make time to be with and enjoy your elders. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Havasu, Western Arizona Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. Future celebrations of Darlene's life will be held in Thousand Oaks, CA, and at the River. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Darlene's family at www.lietzfrazefuneralhome.com.