Michael Dallas Snyder, age 54, of Austin passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in San Antonio. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 26, 1954 to Jack and Pollyanne Snyder then moved to Austin where he grew up. Michael was a field surveyor for Jones & Carter and was an avid sports fan, especially of NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Bynne Parker Snyder; his daughter, Nicole Rachel Snyder and her mother Kimberley Oliver; stepson, Dusten Lee Butler; his sister, Beverly Snyder Ryan and husband Timothy; brother-in-law, Sonny Lewis and wife Lilly; nieces, Geneva Lorenz and husband James and Deborah Purdy. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.