Elmer Andrew Snyder

Entered into Eternal Rest

Thursday January 27, 2011

Elmer ”Sonny” Snyder, 80, Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 27, 2011.

He was born in Grapeville, PA January 24,1931.

Joined the marines in 1952 where he received several medals including a Purple Heart.

Elmer was meat cutter by trade. Moved to California in 1961.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Katherine “Kitty” Snyder, son Keith (Gina), daughter Faith, and son Scott.

Five grandsons, Joshua, Adam (Liz), Randy (Jamie), Dustin (Jenna), and Travis. One step granddaughter, Bobbie Jo (Scott). Two great granddaughters, Madison and Alysha. Three great grandsons Declan, Connor and Mason. And three step great granddaughter, Bryanna, Amber, and Kyndra.

Preceding him in death are his parents. Elmer and Martha Snyder, sister Shirley Hartman, and three great grandsons Hunter Michael Snyder, Patrick Joshua Smith, and Lincoln Justin Smith.

He is gone.

You can shed tears that he is gone,

Or you can smile because he lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,

Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,

Or you you can be full of the love that you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone,

Or you can cherish his memory an let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,

Or you can do what he would want:

Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

-David Harkins 1959-

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.