Clarence Bozo Cron
passed away on 31 July 2009 in Rolling Hills Estates,
California. He was 83 years old.
Clarence was born as Clarence Hobart Kraft on 22 August 1925
to Hobart and Marie (Pfeifer) Kraft in Rockford, Illinois.
Early in Clarence's life, Hobart abandoned his family.
Clarence attended schools in Linton and Jamestown before his
mother married Gust Cron, and the family moved to Bowbells
in 1933.
In 1942, Clarence was drafted into the U.S. Army and served
in the Philippines and South Korea. After Clarence was
honorably discharged in 1945, he legally changed his name to
Clarence Bozo Cron.
In 1950, Clarence met and married the love of his life,
Doris Jeanette Haxton. They were blessed with two daughters,
Debra Marie and Susan Gail.
He studied radio electronics and auto body repair at
Wahpeton State School of Science and later trained to
professionally clean carpets. But; while helping his parents
on their farm, he discovered that he truly enjoyed farming.
While farming was his primary profession; he operated an
auto body shop, cleaned carpets and moved buildings with his
father to supplement his income.
Clarence was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the
American Legion in Bowbells. He also served on the Minnesota
Township Board and as a bailiff.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Doris Cron; his daughters
Debra (Ronald) Plebuch and Susan (James) Woehl; his
grandchildren by Debra, Gary and Grant Kemper; his
grandchildren by Susan, Tasha Haaland, Shantel Biel and
Jonathan Husebye; his step-grandchildren Jodi Woehl, Roxanne
Trautman and Jayme Woehl; and many great-grandchildren,
cousins, nephews and nieces. Clarence is also survived by
his step-brother Dennis (Genie) Cron and his aunt Dorothea
Pankow.
Clarence was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Cron;
his step-father, Gust Cron; his grandchild (by Susan), Levi
John Husebye; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Clarence's memorial service was on September 12, 2009 at 2
p.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bowbells, ND.
Graveside service followed at the Bowbells Cemetery.
Clarence Bozo Cron was a man who never met a stranger - only
people he did not yet know. He enjoyed music, square
dancing, bowling, joking, laughter, and especially having
time with family and friends.
Officiating Clergy: Rev. John Syvertson
Music
Peggy Anderson, vocalist
"How Great Thou Art"
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Clara Olson, organist
CD Selection, "One Of These Days" by FFH
Military Honors: Members of the American Legion, Carl
Oftedahl Post #127, Bowbells, ND
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Doris Jeanette Haxton
was born May 2, 1932 at her parent’s farm in Carter
Township, Burke County, North Dakota. She was the fifth of
ten children born to Harvey and Elise (Peterson) Haxton. Her
maternal grandparents were born in Denmark and her paternal
grandparents were “Yankees” giving her a rich heritage of
blended nationalities. She and her siblings began school in
a country school house and Doris graduated in 1950 from the
Bowbells Public School.
Doris held fast to her confirmation vows and was an active
member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Bowbells. She
always had a sympathetic heart for those who struggled and
encouragement to those who were discouraged and was known
for her kindness. She spent hours reading in her Bible and
enjoyed studies and discussion about the readings.
She married Clarence Cron on October 30, 1950 and
remained together in Bowbells for 58 years until his passing
in 2009.
Doris was actively involved with the farming all the years
of their married life. In addition, she was a Minnesota
Township Assessor for many years up until 2010. Over the
years she also worked at Glen Wilson Insurance, the Burke
County Tribune and the Country Truck Stop.
She was an excellent cook/baker and enjoyed baking, along
with quilting, playing table games. She and Clarence square
danced in their early years and she had a great deal of fun
bowling in leagues and tournaments for many years. Above
all, she treasured time spent with her family and friends.
Doris passed peacefully from this earthly life to her
heavenly home on November 17, 2017 at Chander, Arizona.
On June 23, 2018, a celebration of the life of Doris was
held on June 23, 2018 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in
Bowbells, and her ashes were laid to rest by her beloved
Clarence in the Bowbells Cemetery.
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