To my Mother,

I know that we've always had our differences but I feel we've grown much closer in the past few years and I'm really happy about that. 
Family has always been a priority for you in your life and Dads death had a tremendous impact on you I'm sad about that and wish you could have seen the brighter side of things in your journey through life. It's made me a much more positive person.
You're someone who was always there for me when I was a sick little boy with asthma and always made me feel safe and loved, thanks for being that way.
I'm happy that you found such a kind and gentle person in Warren who loved you dearly and think that his love gave you some solace although somehow I think deep down you never got over dads passing, which is sad. 
That has taught me to be grateful for the present and not dwell on the past.

Without Moms there is no families, 

Without families there is no love, 

Without love there is no life.

I'll miss you beyond words,

Alex Simovich

I consider that I was very fortunate to have Galina as my Wife!!! I LOVED her very much, as I knew she loved me too!! But most of all, she had a wonderful attitude about life. She readily made friends, she believed in Jesus Christ, and said her PRAYERS every night including prayers for me.
She hosted in our home, New Year's eve PARTIES, bridge parties, and poker parties. We went on 2 CRUISES with friends to the Caribbean and Alaska.
We enjoyed visiting our TIME SHARES in Lake Tahoe, right at the lake. We also spent time in Las Vegas playing cards and other gambling. She was extremely LUCKY and had several ROYAL FLUSHES.
We enjoyed SQUARE DANCING very much!! She made our special outfits for this occasion. She was a wonderful ARTIST, painting pictures, and other forms of art.
So you can see that Galina is one of the finest ladies that I had the pleasure of knowing for about 40 years of great companionship and a loving marriage.

Galina, I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!
WARREN

Galina~ I want to thank you for the gifts you have given me since I have had the pleasure of being part of your family. First and foremost, thank you for your loving son who has been by my side for the past 12 years. I don't know what my life would look like without him. You made him very special and I am truly grateful for his wonderful qualities. Secondly, you shared your love for reading with me. I hadn't read for pleasure in many years, but you introduced me to Nicholas Sparks and now I read every day. It has been a wonderful escape and having it is a true blessing in my life. Finally, being with you made me realize that I needed to slow down sometimes and relax. You had a way of taking your time and I needed that lesson. I love you very much. Thank you for embracing me in your family and making me "your Kim."

Gail is how I knew you, the lady across the street, who was my mom's best friend. You were my favorite of the all "moms" on our block.  You always took time to talk to me and ask what was going on in my life, I actually found out later that you told my mom everything I had told you haha! but, hey who can blame you, that's what friends are for.  I've been guilty of that a few times with my own kids !  
One of the funniest memories I have of you is that you were the first person I ever knew with pierced ears. I had never even heard of pierced ears before.  One day somehow it came up and you showed me yours and took your earings out and put them back in, I thought that was so cool. You told me that you would take me to get my ears pierced if my mom would say "yes", sadly my mom said "no". I remember when you and Warren got married, you were the cutest couple, so in love.  Warren, I am so sorry for you loss.  You were a wonderful husband to love and care for Gail the way you did.  May the memories of Gail and your many years together fill your heart with comfort.
To Paul, Tina and Alex, Gail loved her kids and grandkids !  May you be comforted by the memories of her love for you all.

For My Dearest Mother, You have given me so much!  Your love was unconditional, always so supportive. I have learned a great deal from you but most of all you taught me about a mother's love. I was so proud to have you there with me for the births of all my babies. We did so many crafts together, cooking and baking, decorating and celebrating special occasions, you've inspired me so much. Just like with Papa, I will look up to the sky and smile and say Hi! and know how lucky I was to have you in my life....

From the first time Tina introduced us, I knew she was special.  She didn't mix words, she was as honest a person as you would want to meet.  I knew that my typical "smoozing" was not going to work right from the start.  I was going to have to earn her love, through my actions and interactions with those she loved most.  It wasn't long before I too began to love those she loved, and felt loved in return.  

I will miss our tender chats, holding her hand and laughing at her sometimes "frank" observations of the day, be it politically correct or not.  I especially loved the Russian anecdotes that she would sprinkle into conversation.  My favorite.... "Measure 7 times.... Cut once!"  I thought it was hilarious. I know she too had to see the ridiculousness in that statement, but she would never let on... after all... she was proud of her Russian heritage!!

I will always remember our times in Tahoe, gambling in the casinos, waiting for change from the slot attendants, for what seemed like forever, just so you could place your "Max Bet"!!  (I will never make that mistake again Mom!) 

Thank you Mom for adding to the richness of my life. You will forever be in my heart.  I will miss you terribly.  All my love.

Thank you Dad (Warren) for always being there for this lovely lady.  I know she felt truly blessed having you in her life.  Your tireless commitment and love for her has truly been inspiring to me and an example to follow.  

I love you both.

Nana,
You bring joy to hearts,
And smiles to faces.
You make me so happy, 
On all the right cases.
I'm glad I had the chance,
To have you in my life.
Gramps was a lucky man,
To call you his wife.
You two are the best,
There's no better team.
When you were together,
It was truly a dream.
But the time has come,
For you to rest.
Everyone you have touched,
Is truly blessed.
Your memory shall remain,
As great as it always was.
A lovely woman,
And the best of all grandmas.
Thank you for letting me play,
With your Russian doll toy.
I love you so much Nana,
Your little Russian boy.

Mom was a special type of person. I quickly learned just how special shortly after she and my father, Warren Snyder, married when I was a crazy 16 year old in high school.

As a commitment to family, they decided to expand their Anaheim home, at great expense, in order to accomodate her three "new" children. While it wasn't "in the cards" for my younger sister (Marie) and brother (Jimmy) to live there over the long haul, Mom's willingness to make it happen spoke volumes.

Mom and I both shared a profound love of plant life. Whether in the form of fruits, vegetables, landscape, or house plants; it didn't matter. As I became more and more interested and involved in home gardening, Mom always, without fail, helped to "nourish / fertilize" my interest. She always supported the growth of my "green thumb". It was something very special that we both shared. 

Well, one day, I realized that I had cultivated and planted every square inch of planter space in the back and side yards in vegetables, including hanging strawberry containers fashioned out of painted coffee cans. It ocurred to me that there was only one way for me to continued to feed my gardening addiction. So I mustered up all of my courage and asked Mom if I could dig up her beautiful back yard lawn to create several new vegetable plots. Well you guessed it... She didn't hesitate. She didn't even blink. She wholeheartedly and unconditionally approved my highly unlikely proposal!

That's the way it was with her.

I have been extremely fortunate and have gone on to enjoy a successful career in agriculture, thanks in large part to her generosity and support.

Mom: Thank you for everything!

Love Always, John

To my loving mother,
At a time like this, and with the life we shared, words are difficult to express just how much you have meant to me. I cannot begin to thank you enough for all that you have done for me. You were always looking out for me, protecting me at every turn. The memories we have shared together, I will cherish and hold very dear to my heart. I'll miss the fun and jokes we shared with each other, as well as, your very big heart, wonderful smile, and your comforting hugs. But the biggest thing of all, the thing I will miss most about you… will be your ever enduring love towards me that never seemed to wane or be in short supply. I know you are in heaven, walking with our Lord, painting beautiful pictures again, walking down pristine shorelines, tending gorgeous rose gardens, all things that that you loved so much when you were here. And I know you will be waiting for your loved ones to come join you, so you could have big and wonderful parties again, to celebrate our love we shared as a family when you were here.
Meanwhile, I am going to miss you terribly.
All my love,
Your loving son,
Paul

I send my sincere condolences to Galina's children and family, and special love to her husband, my Father, Warren.  He loved her by word and deed for 40 years of marriage. His tenderness and patience during her last days and years were a testament to his love and I know she returned his love. Up until almost the very end she was able to squeeze his hand. I was privileged to be present to see their love in action and this tenderness between two souls. We know she is in a better place. May God grant that we will see her again when it is our turn to make that small step into the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, as Galina professed him as her Lord. 
   Isn't it wonderful that the Lord restores us to our youthful, younger self!! There are no "old folk" in heaven!! 
    Jesus conquered death when He rose from the grave--and those who believe in Him He will also raise from the dead!!  There is no better news than this!!! May the Lord be with you all.

Just beautiful! Very touching. I know it sounds trite but I don't really have the right words. Maybe they don't even exist. Dry eyes; what?

Just Beautiful. Thank you Paul and Kim.

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Galina Olga Snyder

8 diciembre, 1926 – 22 febrero, 2014

Westminster Memorial Park & Mortuary

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