Gary L. Snider, 66, of rural McCune, formerly of Parsons, died at 1:15 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospice Unit in Wichita.
He was born July 25, 1943, in Parsons, Kansas, to Marvin and Wanda (Garrett) Snider. He grew up in Parsons and South Mound where he attended elementary schools, and was a 1961 graduate of Erie High School.
For a time, he lived in Wichita before returning to Parsons in 1974 where he owned and operated his own auto body shop, worked at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for 15 years, and also Parsons Auto Parts.
He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and for many years was involved with the Oswego car show. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He had attended Parsons Foursquare Church and Center Bethel Union Church and was a member of the Flatlanders Car Club.
On July 25, 1986, he and Irene Davis were married in Great Bend, Kansas. She survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Five Sons – Gary Wayne Snider and Marsha Oswego, KS
Steve Snider and Amanda Parsons, KS
Gene Lassley and Bonnie Severy, KS
Jerry Lynn Lassley and Rhonda El Dorado, KS
Sam Davis and Jody Neodesha, KS
Two Daughters – Betty Davis Tempe, AZ
Liz O'Daniel and Mark Erie, KS
Twenty-Nine Grandchildren
Fourteen Great-Grandchildren
Two Brothers – Lonnie Snider and Lou Anne South Mound, KS
Rex Snider and April Parsons, KS
Two Sisters – Marla Rakes and David Altamont, KS
Dara Coonrod and Dale South Mound, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children, Lori and Kevin Snider; and one grandson, Kris.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2009, at South Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary L. Snider, please visit our flower store.
He was born July 25, 1943, in Parsons, Kansas, to Marvin and Wanda (Garrett) Snider. He grew up in Parsons and South Mound where he attended elementary schools, and was a 1961 graduate of Erie High School.
For a time, he lived in Wichita before returning to Parsons in 1974 where he owned and operated his own auto body shop, worked at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center for 15 years, and also Parsons Auto Parts.
He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and for many years was involved with the Oswego car show. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He had attended Parsons Foursquare Church and Center Bethel Union Church and was a member of the Flatlanders Car Club.
On July 25, 1986, he and Irene Davis were married in Great Bend, Kansas. She survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
Five Sons – Gary Wayne Snider and Marsha Oswego, KS
Steve Snider and Amanda Parsons, KS
Gene Lassley and Bonnie Severy, KS
Jerry Lynn Lassley and Rhonda El Dorado, KS
Sam Davis and Jody Neodesha, KS
Two Daughters – Betty Davis Tempe, AZ
Liz O'Daniel and Mark Erie, KS
Twenty-Nine Grandchildren
Fourteen Great-Grandchildren
Two Brothers – Lonnie Snider and Lou Anne South Mound, KS
Rex Snider and April Parsons, KS
Two Sisters – Marla Rakes and David Altamont, KS
Dara Coonrod and Dale South Mound, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children, Lori and Kevin Snider; and one grandson, Kris.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2009, at South Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary L. Snider, please visit our flower store.
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