Lorraine K. Snyder

She was born February 10, 1941, in Minatare, Nebraska, the youngest of three daughters born to John Wise Jr. and Mary (Meier) Wise.

Lorraine graduated from Sunflower High School in 1959 and married Bruce Snyder of Banner County, Nebraska, on August 14, 1960. Following their marriage, Lorraine and Bruce lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Scottsbluff, Chadron, and Melbeta, Nebraska, before moving to Greeley, Colorado. In 1970, the family relocated to Colorado Springs.

Throughout her life, Lorraine had an entrepreneurial spirit. She owned a dress shop for a time, worked as a Tupperware salesperson, and later worked alongside her son, Douglas, at his insurance agency. In 1983, Lorraine and Bruce purchased an RV and spent more than a year traveling throughout the United States.

After an illness made it difficult for Lorraine to continue living in Colorado's climate, she moved to Mesa, Arizona, where she lived and worked. Following her retirement, she returned to Scottsbluff for a time before moving back to Mesa, a place she had grown to love. She remained there until August 2024, when she returned to Scottsbluff. In November 2025, Lorraine moved to Lakewood, Colorado, to be closer to her daughters.

In retirement, Lorraine enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, crocheting, searching for treasures at garage sales, and jewelry.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Wise; her sisters, Marion Leonhardt and LaVonne Fertig; her niece, Cindy Lohrmeyer; and numerous other family members and friends.

She is survived by her three children, Douglas Snyder of Gilbert, Arizona, Brenda Logan of Denver, Colorado, and Sandra Snyder-Mondragon of Denver, Colorado; as well as five granddaughters, one grandson, and three great grandchildren.

Lorraine will be remembered by her family and friends for the many memories, stories, and experiences they shared with her throughout her 85 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you simply keep Lorraine and her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Graveside Services for Lorraine will be held on Thursday, October 01, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, NE.

Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel is overseeing Lorraine’s care and funeral arrangements.

Online condolences and fond memories can be left at www.DuganKramer.com for the Snyder Family.