Barbara Anne Snyder

Barbara was born on August 11, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leonard and Wanda Frank. Soon after, the family moved to a farm near Longmont, where she and her two younger brothers were raised.

As a child, Barbara balanced her studies at the Chapman Country School with life as both a farm girl and a social butterfly. An accomplished speaker, she became a national award-winning orator and was featured in Look Magazine in 1948 as a "College Wonder Girl." She was also crowned "Flag Day Daughter of America" in a national program sponsored by the Betsy Ross Bread Company. During her year of service, she stayed at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and traveled the country by train and in a horse-drawn carriage, delivering speeches and orations celebrating American values and citizenship.

Barbara met the love of her life, John Snyder, at a DeMolay dance. They married in August 1950 and built a beautiful life together, raising four daughters while operating the family business, Snyder Jewelers. Barbara worked alongside John while raising their children and remained deeply involved in her community. She served on numerous boards and committees, taught Sunday School, was a Deacon at Central Presbyterian Church, and treasured her membership in P.E.O.

A proud Coloradan, Barbara loved sharing her state with others and was a natural hostess. She welcomed students, business associates, friends, relatives, and visitors from around the world into her home, often serving as Colorado's unofficial tour guide. Her home was a gathering place for her daughters' friends, and later for her grandchildren and their friends, who were always greeted with warmth, laughter, and an open door.

Barbara's kindness, spunk, and unwavering ability to see the good in others earned her the nickname "Honey." First given to her by her husband, the name was later embraced by her oldest grandson, who believed it was her grandmother name. Before long, nearly everyone who knew her called her Honey because it suited her so perfectly.

She devoted herself to caring for others, especially her family. She lovingly cared for her mother and mother-in-law in their later years and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a gift for making people feel welcome and cared for, whether through conversation, hospitality, or a meal shared around her table. She was forever making sure everyone was well fed and was always willing to share whatever was on her own plate—even if it was only three grapes.

An avid gardener, Barbara delighted in growing flowers and especially loved homegrown tomatoes, enjoyed with a dash of salt and pepper on a summer day.

Throughout her life, Barbara defied expectations. From farm girl to college student, magazine feature, and accomplished public speaker, to a remarkable recovery from breast cancer despite a difficult prognosis, she faced life's challenges with strength and determination. Even during her years living with Alzheimer's disease, she maintained the sweet, spirited personality that endeared her to so many.

Honey was many things to many people, but above all she was kind. She was funny, generous, resilient, and fiercely devoted to those she loved. She showed up for people, time and time again, and her presence made the world a warmer place.

Barbara was deeply beloved as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor. She is survived by her daughters, Jonna Wise, Linda Snyder Crockett, and Leslie Snyder; her grandchildren, Erik Brunemeier, Joshua Vacek (Michelle), and Stephanie Romero-Crockett (Frank); and her great-grandchildren, Caleb Koff, Isaiah Koff, Christian Koff, Kevyn Valadez, Sienna Romero-Crockett, and Aylah Romero-Crockett. She is also survived by great-great-grandchildren, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Wanda Frank; her brothers, Arlen and Ronald Frank; her husband, John Snyder; her daughter, Luanne Snyder; and her grandson, Jason Brunemeier.

A Memorial and Celebration of Life honoring Barbara Anne Snyder will be held at Howe Mortuary on June 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a reception onsite.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MorningStar Employee Gift Fund, benefiting the caregivers who provided exceptional and loving care to Barbara, at 1850 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Or, to Roberta’s Legacy, helping Breast Cancer Patients and their families at:

https://robertaslegacy.networkforgood.com/projects/91461-main-giving-page

Barbara has been laid to rest with her late husband at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery.