Mark Snyder
January 13, 2009
Mark Wesley Snyder, 51, son of the Ralph E. Snyder and the late Barbara Jean Snyder passed away peacefully on January 13, 2009 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a short bout with cancer.
Mark “Sparky” was born May 9, 1957 in Peoria, IL. He grew up in Des Moines and attended Saydel High School and enjoyed NASCAR, sports and fishing. He received his electrical license while working in Carlsbad, CA. Mark later moved to Maui, Hawaii, his paradise, where he lived approximately 10 years. While living in Maui he enjoyed spending time with his long time companion Rhonda McCarthy and his many friends, going to the casino and playing poker.
In addition to his father, Ralph Snyder he leaves behind his brothers, Steven, Ralph (Kelly) and Scott Snyder, all of Des Moines; nephews, Mason, Clayton and Alec, all of whom adored their uncle Mark; his uncle, John (Dorothy) Snyder of Largo, FL; and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the funeral home with burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice In Johnston.
“Aloha” to you all from Mark.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lisa Bardi
01/20/2009
I am a close friend of the Snyder family and Mark will be deeply missed. He had such a vibrance for life and always had a smile on his face. With the few times I got to spend with Mark {when he'd come to Florida with Steve}, he could always make people laugh whether telling jokes or singing a tune. I know Mark is "chillin'" in the big blue looking down at all of us. Another guardian angel to keep us all inline or just sit back & laugh at the crazy antics we'll all be doing!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Snyder family at all times.
Here is a special poem for all:
Don't Grieve For Me
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has chosen for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I've now found peace at the end of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
Look for the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and peace to thee,
God wanted Mark now ~ He set Mark free!
God Bless You All
Lisa & Courtney Bardi
Kevin
01/20/2009
I am a friend of Lisa's who is great friend's with Steve, Mark's loving brother! I didn't get to know or meet Mark but understand he was one hell of a man, friend & brother!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Snyder family at may they know the bright light in the sky is Mark smiling down on all of them.
With Deepest Sympathy
Kevin Cooper
jeff stapleton
01/20/2009
Dear uncle ralph,steve,little ralph,scott
iam so sorry for your loss i wish i could be there with you all!!!!i love mark like a brother!!!
i remember growing up with mark and the other boys and always had a blast with them
mark always treated me like a brother he would pick on me and scotty and ralph
and than would always do something to make up for it but we always had so much fun together i will miss him very much he always had something nice to say about others he loved his family and friends very much now god has got anouther angel to watch over us!! and mark will have grandma and all the others we have lost to watch over him mark will be missed so much i wish i could be there to support all of you
but please know that i love and miss you all very much and my heart goes out to his dad and brothers god bless you all
love your cousin
jeff stapleton
MARY ELLEN BAILEY(STAPLETON)
01/18/2009
Thinking of you all, my heart and pray's are with you. I have so many fun loving memory's of all of us growing up together and Mark was a big part of that. We will miss him! Aunt Barb, Aunt Ellie, Aunt Betty and of course Aunt Lou and Uncle Glenn will meet him with open arms.
Thinking of you all I know how hard it is to lose one so close!
Mary Ellen
Norm and Opal Current
01/17/2009
Dear Ralph,
Our hearts are with you and your family. Mark sounded like a great guy!
Love, Norm & Op
Robin Coughenour
01/15/2009
Dear Ralph, Steve, Ralph (Kelly), Scott,
We can not imagine your pain or even know how any one of you are feeling.
But as families we have shared many memories with each other for over 40 years.
They are special to us and we all hold them dearly. In the loss of Mark we
hope you find peace that he can now be with Barbara, a special lady to us all.
May God Bless You All. As you grieve the loss of your son, and your brother
we will be thinking of you all and praying for your peace.
With Sympathy and Much Love,
Darlene Conway
Cindy Krauel and Family
Linda Stamp and Bill Lemon
Derek Jacobson and Family
Laiff Jacobson and Family
John Miller and Family
Robin and Karissa Coughenour
SGT Kristin Coughenour and Kamey
SGT Kelli Coughenour and Kierstyn
Dayton Larpenter and Family
Mickenzie and DayLee Larpenter
Richard and Lillian Grimes
01/15/2009
Sending peace and condolences on Mark's passing. Our hearts go out to you at this time. May you find comfort in your time of loss knowing we are thinking and sending our prayer to you. Let us know if you need anything.
God be with you....Lillian & Richard & Ashley Grimes.
Marcia
01/14/2009
Dear Mark:
Sorry for your much too soon departure. You're in a better place the pain is gone. Your spirit will last forever.
Love,
Marcia