Marilyn Hoback Cronk peacefully passed away on November 14, 2024. While Marilyn's illness and ultimate passing was very sudden, her family and immediate friends were able to be by her side as she passed away. We will be forever grateful for that gift.

Marilyn wrote her own obituary, which will be shared below. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date, possibly May, 2025. We love you, mom. You will be missed terribly until we see you again.

The things that summed up Marilyn's life are:

• Artist who painted over 400 paintings, art gallery representation, solo art shows and supporter of the arts.
• Most successful employment: Director of the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1995-2003.

Marilyn's family includes:

Parents: Joseph Quimby Hoback and Dorothy Lenore (Jensen) Hoback.

Spouse: Roger Earl Cronk

Daughters: Lisa Elaine, son-in-law Inocencio Rivas Narez; Marcia Suzanne, daughter-in-law Sarah Jane Williams; Karynn Andrea.

Grandsons: Benjamin Joseph Narez (wife, Cheyanne), Gabriel Alan Narez (partner, Brian).

Great grandchildren : Aubree Jewel Narez, Dakota Jade Narez, Emerson Jane Narez, Fallon Juliet Narez and Heath Joseph Narez.

Brothers: Dan Joseph Hoback (wife, Sheri); Richard Alan Hoback (wife, Penny).

Graduated from Santa Maria Union High School, class of 1954.

Graduated from Allan Hancock College with an Associate of Arts Degree, 1956.

Interests: Painter of impressionist expression and pet portraiture.

                        Advocate for peace

                        Reading

                        Gardening

                         Enjoyed music of many kinds.

My greatest passion was being an artist- and I came to that with some reluctance, not making much of an effort until I was in my 20's. But, as any true artist knows, what you have is not only a gift, but an obsession. Over the years I have seen that to make some kind of contribution through art, whether it is my own or supporting the art of someone else, has been a satisfying effort.

My greatest accomplishment was to bring my three daughters into my life. They each have developed caring and compassion and have worked to make the world a better place. They have been a great source of joy for me and I am very grateful. 

I also have a great appreciation for the fact that everything is connected, and there should be respect for that concept. I am grateful for my family and friends that have helped make this pathway, our environment that shapes us, the earth itself that we need to protect. I have tried to live my life by the Golden Rule. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

Elverhoj Museum 

1624 Elverhoj Way

Solvang, Ca. 93463

info@elverhoj.org 

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