MYRVEN HOLLINGER CRON

1923-2016

Myrven Hollinger Cron passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2016. Myrv was born November 5, 1923 in Casper, Wyoming. His family later moved to Houston where he graduated from San Jacinto High School. During those years he earned his Eagle Scout rank and was later able to pin his medal on Sam McDonald, his grandson, at Sam’s Eagle Scout ceremony. He graduated from Rice University in 1944 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. From there he went into the Navy and was Lt. JG USNR and served on the USS Chicago. He was in the Pacific and ended up in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Peace Accord with Japan.

After the Navy, he returned to Houston, eventually founding Cron Chemical Corporation, which is now a part of a large worldwide conglomerate. In his career, he also started other businesses in which he served as CEO.

In 1974, he married Katie McDonald. After years in Houston, they moved in 1983 to Chappell Hill, Texas.

Myrv was involved in a number of organizations such as a Rotarian for 52 years. In addition, he was a board member of Trinity Health Services Foundation.

Myrv is survived by his wife, Katie and their 3 daughters: Nancy and Paul Lippold of Missouri City, TX; Betsy and Paul Muncy of Dallas, TX; and Kim McDonald of Round Rock, TX. Seven grandchildren: Ryan and Sharidan Lippold, Neal and Allenson Lippold, Alicia and Stuart Petty, Blake Pugh, Brooke and Mike Canning, Brynne Muncy and Sam McDonald plus nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Brenham, TX.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, Brenham, TX or St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Brenham, TX.

Funeral arrangements for Myrven Hollinger Cron are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.