Douglas Cronin
Gardiner resident Douglas Cronin died Dec. 4, 2010, at the age of 74. He split his time between Gardiner and Toluca Lake, Calif.
He was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Seattle to Robert and Irma Pritchard Cronin and lived most of his life in Los Angeles County. He attended Hoover High School, where he met his first wife, Carolyn Tatum, the mother of his children Lisa and Wendy.
He earned a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, a master’s degree at Pepperdine University and a Ph.D. at Jackson State in Mississippi.
An aerospace engineer, he created his own company, Engineering Design and Development.
Passionate about education and helping others to reach their potential, he mentored many friends and family members and donated his time to many charities.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda Day George; daughters Lisa Kale Cronin and Wendy Cronin; stepson and daughter-in-law Nick and Angela George; stepdaughter Krisinda George; brother James Cronin; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister Gayle Pappagallo.

 

Fern Allison
September 09, 1918 – January 16, 2011
Fern Allison died on Jan. 16, 2011 just 22 days after husband A.G. Allison passed.
They spent 74 years together and the people of Sequim will miss seeing them on their two-seater scooter shopping around town.
Both were employed through the school district as bus drivers before retirement.
While retired in Sequim she raised beautiful flowers and was proud of them.
A.G.’s job was to raise a nice garden and he enjoyed it.
Survivors include two sons; Harmon Allison of Sequim,
Gail Allison of Watsonville, CA; a brother Paul Ray of Sequim; a sister Fay Cox of St. Louis, MO; and many grandkids and great-grandkids. They will be missed by many friends over the years.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 100 W. Harrison St, Suite N200, Seattle, WA 98119.