Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Harold Snyder


 *** SERVICES FOR HAROLD WILL BE 10 AM, SATURDAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN HEAVENER.  BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT VAUGHN CEMETERY.

 Harold Richard Snyder was born May 13, 1936 in Myrtle Point, Oregon. He was found deceased March 5, 2020 just outside of Heavener, Leflore County, Oklahoma. He was 83.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents Fred, and Ruth Cupinski Snyder McNeil. Three grandsons; Frank Snyder, Christopher Snyder, and Jason Snyder.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Anna Mae Easter Snyder. Four Sons, Terry Snyder of Heavener, Oklahoma, Kent Snyder, and life partner Linda of Chemult, Oregon. Robert Snyder of Bend, Oregon, Timothy Snyder, and life partner Lynn of Roseburg, Oregon. Daughter Sheila Snyder Schneider, and husband Stephen of Poteau, Oklahoma. 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 second great grandchild. His sister Ellen Snyder Weaver of Eugene, Oregon. Along with many Nephews, Nieces, and cousins.

When Harold was 13 years old he came down with Rheumatic fever, and was hospitalized for 3 months. Behind in school and his mother needing help Harold went to work in a Tie mill when he was 13 years old. Harold would work in the logging industry the rest of his life most of it driving a log truck retiring when he was 70 years old in 2006.

Harold married Anna Mae Snyder October 30, 1956. They had been married 62 years when Harold went missing April 11, 2019. Harold loved his friends, and family, and enjoyed spending time with them, and attending family reunions. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also enjoyed travelling and use to spend a lot of time with his wife riding motorcycles both cross country, and locally being something he had done since a young man, and still riding into his 80's. Both he, and his wife belonged to the Christian Motorcycle Association. Harold also enjoyed Mechanics, and did most of his own repairs.

Harold was of the Christian faith, and most often shared his faith with others out on the road with the CMA. Both he, and his wife Anna always welcomed others into their home, and enjoyed visiting with friends over coffee at local cafe's.

After missing for 11 months having disappeared while walking his dog, Harold was finally found March 5, 2020 in an open meadow surrounded by trees, a place where Harold would have felt at home. His wife Ann wrote the following just a few days before conformation came to us Harold was no longer missing, It was something that came to her in the middle of the night when she thought of her husband and wanted it printed with his Obituary.

"Flying High in the sky on my motorcycle to meet my Lord at Heaven's Gate".


6 comments:

Sue Pitt said...

Prayers for your family to heal and be glad that Mr. Harold will be walking with God.

Unknown said...

He was a sweet man n adopt grandparents I love u both n he will be miss dearly

Unknown said...

Prayer of peace and comfort. He is in a better place. God rest his soul.

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Ursula said...

I am so sorry for ya'lls loss you will be in my thoughts and my prayers and hugs may he rest in peace.
To the whole family I am so sorry ya"ll will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Unknown said...

We were so upset to hear Harold was missing, and shared information around the LaPine area in case he made it back to this area. Even though his demise was not what we anticipated, we are glad he has been found and laid to rest. May Harold's family have some comfort and peace.

John, Robin, and Caleb Farmer