Dr. Snider was a great man, a kind man, a great teacher, a wonderful role model, and loved by is extended family which included his students and his patients.  We have been blessed by learning from him.   God rest his soul.   Steve Kamajian

To the Snider family:  I am so sorry for your loss.  I first met Dr. Snider in 1969 when I was just 17 and working in the pathology lab at Sun Coast Hospital.  By the mid-80s, I was a transcriptionist in Radiology when I encountered him in the mail room one day, and he asked, "How are the children?  You have three now, is that right?"  I told my husband later that since I was one of several hundred hospital employees, I was astonished that he remembered how many children we had!  However, I now realize that that was part of what made him a successful physician--he cared enough about people to remember small details.  I also recall how he and his wife would attend the annual employee Christmas party and circle the room to speak to the people at each table.  He was attired in black tie, and one year, his wife wore a formal gown of sea foam green chiffon. I told her how beautiful I thought it was, and she replied, "I like red!" in reference to the cocktail dress I was wearing. I knew then that they were well-matched.  Dr. Snider was a fellow countryman as well, as I was born in Chatham, Ontario, not too far from his birthplace of Thunder Bay.  In closing, the world and osteopathic medicine are both better as a result of his presence.  His was a life well-lived, and I am honored to have known a truly great man. May he rest in peace.

I came to Sun Coast Hospital in 1972 to do an Internship. My new wife and I were taken out to dinner with Dr Snider and his wife Charlotte. I finished my internship and stayed in Clearwater for 11 years. I left and went to Detroit for a 3 year residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. I specialized in Brain trauma and Stroke Rehabilitation. I was recruited to the University of Missouri to manage these neurologic problems. I retired in October of 2013.
In ALL these years I had NEVER met a man of Dr. Alan J, Snider's stature. He was the kindness, gentlest honest man I have ever known!

God bless your Dr Snider and may your family be at peace knowing that you were a great man and that you touched many lives. Rest in peace.

In the earliest days of Suncoast hospital, the Ropulewis family also came from Maine, where our Dad was the first head of OB.  The wonderful times our two families shared are always a part of us. We are spread out now, but are with you in spirit - also the Baileys as you grieve the loss of a dear man we always called "Dan'l".  With Christmas approaching, my memories always fly to the times we had with the Snider family around the piano singing carols accompanying with stringed instruments.  That, of course, is only the beginning of the memories!  Joanie was able to attend the memorial to represent our family, but the rest of us are so very spread out.  Just know that you are in our hearts and prayers!  Ann Ropulewis Erickson

Your the Best Great-Great Grandfather that anyone could ever ask for! In Loving Memory: Dr. Alan J. Snider D.O.! I can't wait until my dad comes so that I can be with you once again and be with you and laugh and hug you again! Missing You Grand Dad, 
Zoe Your Great-Great Grand Daughter who will always keep Playing Soccer in your Name & who will always 'WIN' a Game Just for YOU! :)

Charlotte I am so sorry about Dr Snider.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Dr Snider was a good and faithful servent.  He always greeted me so warmly at Anona on Sunday morning.

Dear Snider family....many fond memories of your dad and your whole family and the times you all came to visit in Maine and Massachusetts.  Found several pictures of you all while cleaning out photos from mom and dad's house this weekend at Larry's.  Blessings to you all!  Love, Kerry Besanko (Grindeland)

My dearest grandfather,  I will never forget how lucky I felt to do weekend rounds with you when I was younger. Of coarse before we made rounds you always made a quick inspection of my room to make sure it was tidy and a quick check that I had brushed my teeth. .you always made me feel so special as if I were the only little lady in the room. I'm going to miss you so very much.

Dr. Snider was a Man of Honor, Vision, Integrity & Compassion....He will be Remembered by the many lives he touched and made better. On Behalf of the FOMA Family, We Pray that God gives his Family Strength and Guidance during this very difficult time. The world is a better place because of Dr. Snider.

What a wonderful man. We feel privileged to have known Dr. Snider. Our thoughts and prayers are  with Margaret and the family. R.T. and Scottie Davis

Although I did not know him, my mother, Mildred Weller, spoke very kindly of Dr. Snider all of her life here in Florida. He took care of her for her varicosities of the legs.  I wanted to pay our family's respects for his long and productive life.  God bless.

Grandad' I love you and I never heard you cuss unless it was at me! Your grandson Keith I will miss you "R.I.P.

What an amazing man...truly an inspiration. He will be missed by many. A real leader in the osteopathic profession. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.  Jim and Pat Johnson

What a wonderful man! I was one of his first patients in 1958. Deepest sympathy to his family!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Doc Snider and all the family. I think of the visits in the mountains of North Carolina along with my Dad, Charlie Upjohn, and other family members. And in Denver with all of the Snider family, what seems to be only a few years ago. We'll miss him.

Uncle Alan will be sadly missed, especially his hand written letters to all of us.  He was an inspiration and very much Loved.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Alan at this time. The Toohey,Huskie and David Families of Thunder Bay On. Canada

Dr. Snider paved the way for so many Osteopathic Physicians.  Truly a great man of character and fabulous sense of humor.  Prayers to you Charlotte!

In memory of Alan J. Snider, D.O. who was truly a legend in the osteopathic profession.

Dad.You will be greatly missed.Thanks for all your help through life. It had been great being the oldest Snider daughter. With much love.Joan and Pat Mangas

Even though I didn't really know you that well, I have heard about some great things that you did and I'm proud to be your Great-Great Grand Daughter and I always will be proud to call you My Great-Great Grand Father! You Have helped and saved so many people and I want to be exactly what you where a DOCOTOR! You always use to make me smile with out even trying and You use to give the Best Hugs and I'm really going to miss hearing you voice when you use to call us. I'm going to be exactly what you where because You where the Greatest Great-Great Grand Dad That anyone could ever ask for! You where my Inspiration to continue playing Soccer and Just hear you tell me Good Luck to me at my Game When You Called and I had a Game was the greatest feeling that I couldn't ever ask for because I had Greatest feeling! I wish you where still here but it was your time to go! Man 103 that is the really log life to Live, but I do know this even if you aren't here anymore you will always be my Inspiration to live up to my Dreams and To Become a Doctor jus like you! I'm and still Proud to have an 103 year old Great-Great Grand Dad that lived this long! Love and Missing You Great-Great Grand Dad, Yours Truly Your Proud Great-Great Grand Daughter Zoe :) <3

Our prayers surround the family at this time.  May God give you peace and comfort.  Your friends at Bright Hope Laurel UMC, Mars Hill, North Carolina.

Forever a friend and beautiful human being.  We are saddened by the loss of his gentle spirit.  Our condolences to the entire family.

To Charlotte and family
Dr  Snider was a great man I worked at Suncoast for 10 years and was a member of Anona for15. He always took the time to listen to everyone and he had a heart of gold I will miss him dearly.
Karen Robbins





Dear Charlotte,

Our hearts are saddened by the passing of your wonderful husband.  We are grateful to have benefitted from his friendship.  We have appreciated the support both you and Alan gave us when we embarked on a second marriage.  God gifted Alan with a brilliant mind, and the ability to accomplish great goals.

Our love and prayers are with you at this time!

Brent and Edy Fry

What a loss to all who had the honor of knowing this great man. Jim and I shared many summer seasons with him and Charlotte at Wolf Laurel in his beloved mountains of NC. He truly loved people and made each one he met feel special. Our sincere sympathy to his family.

DearCharlotte and family,

So very very sad to hear of Dr. Snider's passing. I know he is in heaven visiting with my dad, Herrol Bellomy.  My Dad thought the world of him and so do we.  We truly loved him and all he did for our family.  We will miss him greatly. Please know you will all be in our prayers.   
Love,
Doc and Jane MacDonell
PS. I will tell my mom tomorrow. She. Will be so sad.

Such a pleasant , sharp man.  Always had a smile and a quick wit. He will be missed.

Charlotte and Family, we are thinking of you and sending you all our love. Alan has been a guiding light in of our lives, and we are so grateful to have know him. 
So sorry to miss the service, we will be out of town.
Much love from the Lewis Family.

We are sincerely sorry for loss of our mentor and friend. It was a privilege to be part of his team at Sun Coast Hospital. Dr. Bob and Ann Lewis

Such a pleasure knowing such a wonderful and delightful person.  He was loved by everyone at Wolf Laurel- we will all miss you Alan.

Dec. 7, 2014
Dear Charlotte – So sorry to hear of Dr. Snider's passing after such a long and illustrious life.
I was working for him when you two met, courted, and married.  Happy Times.
My love and prayers are with you.
Patricia  A. Pat” Lowrie R.N. (Ret.)   Dade City.

He touched so many lives in such a positive way. We were blessed to know him.     Sincerely and with love, Lary and Sue Smith

Sweet Charlotte & Family, 
I am saddened to hear of Dr Snider passing. I met him around 1989. He quietly pulled me aside many times over the years. He shared with me the importance to read to your children and to nurture their interest. But most important was to instill the love of reading. He knew by age 12 he would become a Dr and dreamed of having his own hospital. So many times he would take my hand and ask me how my family was doing with a special focus on my children. All my children are avid readers. My son was reading Tom Clancy in the 7 th grade. My middle child was reading 12 grade level in 4 the grade and last year my youngest won am award for reading. I give him all the credit. My ? is heavy for Mrs Charlotte. What a wonderful man, a strong dedicated Southern belle Bride. The love they shared is priceless. After so many years together, they carried a lasting spark. I will never forget Doc Snider and will hold Charlotte,  close in my thoughts and prayers. So wonderful to live such a full life and to be loved by so many~much love Angela & family~

Dr. Alan Snider was a great friend to many here at Wolf Laurel Resort, NC.  He was always so jolly with encouragement for everyone. He lived life so fully. I will truly miss him. Jane Wallin

Warren and I met Dr. Snider and Charlotte here in Wolf Laurel, where they loved to come in the summer and fall. We have many wonderful memories, including the recent year when they were the grand marshals in our annual 4th of July Parade.  "Doc" had a wonderful sense of humor and what such a gentleman! He will be missed by many!

I am so sorry for your loss. May your special holiday memories help ease your grief this Christmas.

I retired from sun coast hospital in 2008.dr.snider was a great man,he will be missed.

Dr. Snider - a man of dignity and class.  He created quite a legacy and yet was one of the kindest and sweetest men I have ever known.  It was a privilege to work for him and with him at Sun Coast Hospital. Prayers and peace for Dr. Snider's family.

Dear Ones:  Our family shared so many wonderful memories long ago during the 13 bed hospital days. That gentle man, Dr. Snider, found our daddy, Dr."Rip" Ropulewis and helped us all become Floridians.  We have loved all of you. A great life lived.  Jane Ropulewis-Shaw

I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Snider and working for the hospital.  Sad to hear of his passing. His Legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlotte and the Family during this difficult time.

Lydia Moscato

I am very sorry for your loss. I have been an employee at largo medical center for just over four years now, and I have taken care of Dr. Snider about 3 or 4 times now. He was such a pleasure to talk to and be around. It was always a blessing to be his CNA, i am just lost for words that he is no longer with us. He will always remain in my prayers, as well as you and your family through this difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family. may god be with us all at this time.

OBITUARY

Alan James Snider

June 30, 1911 – December 2, 2014

Serenity Gardens Memorial Park

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