Mr. Daniel W. Snyder
Passed: August 11, 2021
- Share:
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.
35 responses to Mr. Daniel W. Snyder
Bev Haas says:
August 19, 2021
Hi Mary,
I am so very sorry to hear about Dan. He was always so happy and kind. We will all miss him so very much!
Prayers & Thoughts are with you Mary!!
John and Carol Fuller says:
August 19, 2021
Mary, we are deeply sorry for your loss. I am still in a state of shock myself, in that I just had a very nice conversation with Dan before we went North to Washington. Dan and You will forever be in our thoughts. John and Carol Fuller
Martin Sears says:
August 19, 2021
I am sincerely sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. To me.. he was the face, heart, soul, & energy of the Raceway Elks. Raceway Elks past and future members should know about Mr. Dan’s vision & motivation which is has made the Raceway Lodge what it is today.
Randy & Janae says:
August 19, 2021
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss. Dan will by greatly missed by all. I’m glad we got to spend some time with you at the Christmas in July. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue W says:
August 20, 2021
RIP Dan. You are going to be missed by everyone at Raceway and Elkdom. You were a great friend, leader, and mentor to many. Your accomplishments and leadership will be legendary. I don’t think anyone could fill your shoes. You will never be forgotten.
Sincerest Condolences to Mary and the entire Snyder family.