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
Cheryl Ponzo PER says:
August 20, 2021
It’s hard when you miss a good friend. Mary, I’ll always be there for you any time. I will miss him too.
William Buttram says:
August 21, 2021
He will be missed by so many, always generous to all. willing to help. Mary he will live in your hart forever, God has him in his embrace now, in the ever loving Paradise.
Frank and Pixie Hylton says:
August 21, 2021
This world has lost a man of honor, integrity, character and caring! It was our honor to get to know Dan the Elks through his example of leadership. Thank you for setting the example of what leadership means! The 11th hour toast will never be as profound as when you gave it!
Tom & Barb Eastwood says:
August 21, 2021
Hugs and prayers to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Love you.
Sandi Kucera. says:
August 21, 2021
Dan always welcomed everyone to Raceway Elks. We have lost a special friend in our family. His absence is felt by all. Great memories.