Background
Cronkhite, Vern Eugene was born on February 18, 1922 in Carter, Montana, United States. Son of Charles Joseph and Elsie May (Curl) Cronkhite.
Cronkhite, Vern Eugene was born on February 18, 1922 in Carter, Montana, United States. Son of Charles Joseph and Elsie May (Curl) Cronkhite.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Colorado, 1945.
Service engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Lester, Pennsylvania, 1946-1952; service engineer, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, San Francisco, 1952-1953; service manager, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, San Francisco, 1953-1966; engineer, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Honolulu, 1966-1969; manager engineering, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Honolulu, 1969-1981; manager production, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Honolulu, 1981-1984; senior vice president, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Honolulu, 1984-1991.
Director Hawaii Planned Parenthood, Honolulu, since 1988. With United States Navy, 1941-1942. Ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Married Gladys Mary Surette, May, 1947 (deceased). Children: Kimberly, Coby, Stuart. Married Darlene Fay Wells, June, 1962.
Children: Elaine, Elizabeth.