Mr. Daniel W. Snyder

Passed: August 11, 2021

Mr. Daniel W. Snyder

Passed: August 11, 2021

Obituary

Mr. Daniel W. Snyder, 73, of Goodyear, Arizona died August 11, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona.  He was born September 14, 1947 in Port Huron, Michigan to Charles Snyder and Mary R. Snyder.

Dan graduated from Sandusky (MI) High School in 1965 and from John Carroll University in 1969.  He married Mary Carney in Sandusky, MI on November 28, 1969.  Dan had a long career with State Farm and retired in 2003 after 32 years.  After retirement, they moved to Goodyear, Arizona to be by family where Dan became a charter member of Raceway Elks.  He was a loyal and committed member of the  Elkdom since 1982.  During that time, he served as Exalted Ruler, District Deputy, Grand Exalted Ruler and past State President of the Arizona Elks Association.  He loved volunteering his time to the Raceway Elks Lodge and Arizona Elks Association.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Snyder, sons, John Snyder (Robyn) and Kevin Snyder (Amy), sisters, Mary Beth Courier (Ron) of Marysville, MI, Anne Bussey of Marysville, MI, Kay Watson (John) of Tennessee, and Michelle Snyder (sister-in-law) of Buckeye, AZ, brother-in-law, Richard Stevenson of Marysville, MI, grandchild, Carson Snyder, and many nieces and nephews.  Dan was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Fred Nuske, brother, Robert Snyder, and sisters, Susan Snyder and Janet Stevenson.

A celebration of life will be held at 1pm on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Sun City Elks Lodge, 10760 W. Union Hills Dr., Sun City, AZ.

The family suggests that donations be made to AZ Elks Major Projects or Raceway Elks.

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35 responses to Mr. Daniel W. Snyder

  1. Jean Blasko says:

    He will be so missed at Raceway Elks. I worked side by side with Dan for 13 years. He taught me everything about being the treasurer at our lodge and then some. He will be truly missed at Raceway.
    Love you Dan Snyder

  2. Angie says:

    Mary my condolences to you and the family! Dan was a great person and the short time that I have knew him – he was an awesome person to talk to and hang out with! Much luv Angie!!

  3. Pat Ellicott says:

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.

  4. Jackie says:

    So sorry for your loss Mary. Dan will be missed. Remembering fun times growing up as cousins .
    RIP Dan! Love ya

  5. Jean Blasko says:

    May you rest in peace Dan. You will be missed by all.
    I enjoyed all the years we worked together at the lodge.
    Very special people, Mary and Dan.

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