Mr. Daniel W. Snyder
Passed: August 11, 2021
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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
Beverly Chris Venturini says:
August 20, 2021
A great loss to many people that their paths crossed with Dan Snyder. To know him was to admire him. He enjoyed his Elks, Elks ritual and Elk Charities. The time I spent with Dan during ritual practice in the early days of Raceway Lodge was awesome. He was a mentor for many. I am happy to have had him as my mentor during my officer years. Thank you Dan. You left big shoes for any of us to ever fill. God Bless you, your family and friends. You are missed.
Hank and Pauline Thonnard says:
August 20, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Mary and family.
When I was ER Dan was my DDGER. When I was DDGER Dan was my State President and District Leader. He was always there to help and give excellent, often humorous advice. We are all shocked by this tremendous loss.
Ronald Judi Melott says:
August 20, 2021
Ron and Judi to all Arizona Elks Dan will be missed and remembered by everyone. He was indeed the light of Raceway and in a way our light to what an Elk should be. He took the time to listen and help if he could. No matter the event, program, meeting or ?? he was there to add his two cents and it was worth so very much more than that. Mary and family thank you so very much for sharing him with so many people. We mourn with you for our mentor in a way he has other activities to handle for our Lord and Savior. God must have needed Dan’s special talent upstairs. See you soon our Brother.
Christine Mcreynolds says:
August 20, 2021
Phoenix West Elks Lodge#2729 sends it’s deepest sympathy to your family at this time. Dan was an amazing person who always made you feel welcomed and was always there with advice and an encouraging word when you needed it. He will be forever missed. TO OUR ABSENT MEMBER
Debra Clark says:
August 20, 2021
Dan,
You were such a wonderful man and I was lucky to know you and be able to share Elkdom with you