Richard D Snyder

Richard “Rick“ Deloss Snyder Passed away Tuesday, December 26, in Salt Lake City, at LDS Hospital. Rick was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend to all that knew him. Rick is survived by all his children, Cindy (Kevin) Poulsen, Chad (Stacy) Snyder, Kurt Snyder, Vickie (Bob) Jones, Tracy (Diana) Johnston, Debbie Holt, Kerrie (Andy) Ortega , 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Rick is also survived by his sister Chris (Randy) Cruz. Rick was preceded in death by his two wives, Sherry Dawn Kehl in 1977, and Linda Marrion Lowry in 2010. Rick was also preceded in death by his father, Phares; mother Colleen; brother Ron; and grandson, Brayden.

Rick was born in Salt Lake City, the middle child of three to Phares R Snyder and Erma Colleen Peacock, on September 14, 1948.

Rick graduated from Granite High School in 1966 and completed some college courses.

Rick married Sherry Dawn Kehl in 1967 and had two children, Cindy and Chad. Sherry preceded him in death in 1977.

Rick married Linda M Lowry in 1980. They had a son together, Kurt. Rick and Linda blended families. In total, there were four girls and three boys. Linda also preceded him in death in 2010.

Rick initially was a land surveyor for Salt Lake City Corporation, then with Bush and Gudgell. With the constant travel, Rick decided to leave the industry and began working for Larry Harmon at a service station in West Valley City, then operating a tow truck for Larry until the business was sold. Rick then went to work for West Valley City Corporation in the Public Works Department, where he worked until he retired in January of 2013.

Rick was a good cook, and his salsa was always requested at every family function. Rick enjoyed going camping, fishing, and golfing. Rick was always found either watching football, basketball, or golf, where of course Tiger Woods was his favorite player.

Rick requested that he be cremated and there be no services. A small celebration of life will be held on a later date for family and close friends. Notifications will be sent out later with the date, time, and location.