James Snyder, age 91, of Manistique passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Gulliver.
James was born July 9, 1929 in Curtis, Michigan, the son of Howard and Alice (Gager) Snyder. He was united in marriage to Martha Tracy in Manistique on February 11, 1956. They were married for over 58 years. James served in the US Army, was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the VFW and DAV. He was also employed as a machine specialist and deputy sheriff.
James is survived by his children, Angela (Leon) Sovey of Escanaba, Darrell Snyder of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Tammy (Mike) Snyder Rivers of Gulliver, James Snyder Jr. of Manistique, Michael (Sue) Snyder of Manistique, Dawn (Dennis) Harrison of Marquette, Loretta (Steve) Flanders of Tucson, AZ and Gloria Snyder of Manistique; 16 grandchildren, Ronald Bricker, Tyler, Jacob, Maddy and Jeshua Snyder, Michael and Rachel Rivers, James III, Mandy, Christopher, Nicholas and Chelsey Snyder, Todd and Crystal Snyder and David and Tamrah Owens, 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; his brother, Ronald (Denise) Snyder of Saginaw, MI and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, a son, David Snyder, a daughter, Linda Smith, grandson Donald Bricker, his parents, a sister, Joyce Koschmider and a brother, Larry (Virginia) Snyder.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Shelley Snyder - Hampton, va
RIP Uncle Jim. You were a great man. One with a great sense of humor. You were always there to help anyone in need.. You will be missed by all that loved you. Fly with the angels
Ron Snyder - Saginaw, MI
Brother Jim, your going to be missed more than you would ever believe.
Although there were miles between us (300) I felt closer to you in the last dozen years mainly because we were the last of our immediate family, you being the oldest (and boy were you old) and me being the youngest (and the best looking) I often think about calling you just to say “hi”, then I realize your phone needs to be recharged.
With the way the country is these days I truly believe your better off than us still here because you won’t have to put up with all the stupid stuff going on in the world.
Well Brother, I guess I’ll say bye for now and hope to see you again, later rather than sooner.
Love you!
PS: your bratty kids stole your boat from me!!!
Tamrah Owens - Marquette , Mi
Until we meet again, we think about you always. We talk about you still, you have never been forgotten, & you never will. We hold you close within our hearts & there you will remain. To walk & guide us through our lives. Until we meet again grandpa. Love you forever & always. Tell grandma I love her for me. May you Rest In Peace with your soulmate. <3