Craig Francis Snelson
June 08, 2009
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Craig Francis Snelson, born December 3, 1949, joined his parents, Sheldon E. Sr. and Betty L., and his brother, Kirk L. in heavenly peace on June 8, 2009 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Craig is survived by his sons, Nate and wife Shannon; Tyler and fiancé Ida; grandchildren, Lindsay, Gavin, Jack, Eden and William; brothers, Sheldon Jr. and wife Nancye, Jeff and wife Marcia, Mark and wife Mary Ann; sister, Janene Anderson and husband Larry; many nephews, nieces and friends.
Craig proudly served his country in the Army, earning a Bronze Star for action in Vietnam. He recently retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of employment.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Assumption Catholic Church, 1904 Sycamore Street, Granger, with visitation one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial to follow services at Beaver Catholic Cemetery in Granger. A visitation with family present will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Botanical Center in Des Moines, in loving memory of Craig.
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The Carlsons
06/12/2009
Mark and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
Love, Melissa, Ken, Bryant, Meredith and Lauren
Kathy Forbes
06/12/2009
I really enjoyed knowing Craig over the past 31 years of my Postal Career. He always treated me with respect. I found Craig to be someone whom I could trust. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Mark and Christine Sarcone
06/12/2009
Our deepest sympathy go out to the entire Snelson family. Craig was quite a guy and he will be greatly missed. We both were co-workers of Craig. Mark will miss his music playing on his boombox in automation on Sundays and his humor.
Christine will miss his humor and his ability to understand the human side of things when things got "lean and mean" at the post office. We enjoyed his many hats he wore like the "FBI" and "NYPD."
Craig had some nice things to say about Mary Ramirez, Christine's mother, at her funeral in May of 2007. Something tells us those two are back in each other's company again.
Joyce Hansen James
06/11/2009
My feelings of sadness for all of you. Our Hansen family lived across the street & up towards Clark street from you. That was truly a great place to grow up. We all have happy memories of your family. I spent time at Bishop Drumm with your Mom. Our Mom(Polly) is still living at Bishop Drumm. When your Mom first came to Bishop Drumm, she would talk with me about 31st street. Joyce Hansen James ( the Hansens ..Dad Ted(chef)..Sally, Joyce, Mary Kaye, Ted, John)