Hellene Snyder

Hellene Jean Snyder, 55, passed away peacefully after a sixteen year battle with cancer on June 22, 2018. From her birth on November 16, 1962 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, she was a powerful, strong-willed, and nurturing person. At a young age she was known by her family and friends as a banty rooster, and lived up to her title her whole life. She dedicated 21 years of service to the Des Moines Public Schools, and raised two children. She loved cooking, camping, Christmas, kayaking, and spending time with family. She especially cherished her six grandchildren, who were her world. She was over-the-moon excited for her seventh grandchild who will be born late July. Hellene’s family was her world.

Left to honor and cherish her memory is her husband of twelve years, Gordon Trenhaile; children, Ron (Julie) Cratty and Tiffany (Tim) White; stepdaughter, Morgan (Justin) Lossner; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Bailey, Allison, Macy, Camden, Taylor, and soon to be Treyton; sister Jeanette (Tony) King; brothers, Alvin (Aireen) Snyder and Evan (Kathy) Snyder; mother, Sandra Snyder; and many nieces, nephews, and so many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin K. Snyder Sr.


Visitation will be held from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday June 28, 2018 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Deborah Haines, Dr. Mark Westburg, the doctors and staff at Methodist Medical Center Oncology, and Unity Point Home Hospice for their dedication and care during Hellene’s life and departing.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family in loving memory of Hellene.


Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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