The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, AL), Thu, 8/19/2021, pg. A7:
Donald "Don" L. Snyder (USAF, Major, Ret'd), age 80, of Montgomery, AL passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 28, 1940 to Roy McClelland Snyder and Gertrude Hardin Snyder in Frankfort, KY. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Nixon and Maxine Hansen. After graduating from Frankfort High School, he received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Don served 23 years in the Air Force working in Radar and Communications. While stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, he met and married his wife Evelyn Monroe. Together they had two children - Allen and Andy. Don retired from the Air Force in 1986. After his military service, he taught Applied Physics at Lee High School for 13 years where he shared his knowledge and love for science with his students.
Don was a long-time member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Montgomery. He was also an attendee of St. Bede's Catholic Church, where his wife Evelyn is a member. In addition, Don was always ready to help others and was a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels. In his spare time, Don enjoyed cheering on University of Kentucky Basketball and Auburn Football. He was also a regular at the YMCA pool and enjoyed line dancing. Don loved to travel and was always up for visiting new places. After retirement, he and Evelyn could be found touring in their RV, enjoying annual beach trips to Destin, FL or visiting family in Texas and New York.
Don is survived by his wife Evelyn; his son Allen, his wife Michelle and their two children - Ryan and Taylor - of Dallas, TX; his son Andy, his wife Sherry and their two children - Elliott and Noah - of Brooklyn, NY; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa and friend to all. Please join us in celebrating Don's life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 1705 Taylor Road in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Montgomery area food bank.
Donald "Don" L. Snyder (USAF, Major, Ret'd), age 80, of Montgomery, AL passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 28, 1940 to Roy McClelland Snyder and Gertrude Hardin Snyder in Frankfort, KY. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Nixon and Maxine Hansen. After graduating from Frankfort High School, he received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Don served 23 years in the Air Force working in Radar and Communications. While stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, he met and married his wife Evelyn Monroe. Together they had two children - Allen and Andy. Don retired from the Air Force in 1986. After his military service, he taught Applied Physics at Lee High School for 13 years where he shared his knowledge and love for science with his students.
Don was a long-time member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Montgomery. He was also an attendee of St. Bede's Catholic Church, where his wife Evelyn is a member. In addition, Don was always ready to help others and was a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels. In his spare time, Don enjoyed cheering on University of Kentucky Basketball and Auburn Football. He was also a regular at the YMCA pool and enjoyed line dancing. Don loved to travel and was always up for visiting new places. After retirement, he and Evelyn could be found touring in their RV, enjoying annual beach trips to Destin, FL or visiting family in Texas and New York.
Don is survived by his wife Evelyn; his son Allen, his wife Michelle and their two children - Ryan and Taylor - of Dallas, TX; his son Andy, his wife Sherry and their two children - Elliott and Noah - of Brooklyn, NY; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa and friend to all. Please join us in celebrating Don's life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 1705 Taylor Road in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Montgomery area food bank.
The Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, AL), Thu, 8/19/2021, pg. A7:
Donald "Don" L. Snyder (USAF, Major, Ret'd), age 80, of Montgomery, AL passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 28, 1940 to Roy McClelland Snyder and Gertrude Hardin Snyder in Frankfort, KY. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Nixon and Maxine Hansen. After graduating from Frankfort High School, he received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Don served 23 years in the Air Force working in Radar and Communications. While stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, he met and married his wife Evelyn Monroe. Together they had two children - Allen and Andy. Don retired from the Air Force in 1986. After his military service, he taught Applied Physics at Lee High School for 13 years where he shared his knowledge and love for science with his students.
Don was a long-time member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Montgomery. He was also an attendee of St. Bede's Catholic Church, where his wife Evelyn is a member. In addition, Don was always ready to help others and was a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels. In his spare time, Don enjoyed cheering on University of Kentucky Basketball and Auburn Football. He was also a regular at the YMCA pool and enjoyed line dancing. Don loved to travel and was always up for visiting new places. After retirement, he and Evelyn could be found touring in their RV, enjoying annual beach trips to Destin, FL or visiting family in Texas and New York.
Don is survived by his wife Evelyn; his son Allen, his wife Michelle and their two children - Ryan and Taylor - of Dallas, TX; his son Andy, his wife Sherry and their two children - Elliott and Noah - of Brooklyn, NY; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa and friend to all. Please join us in celebrating Don's life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 1705 Taylor Road in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Montgomery area food bank.
Donald "Don" L. Snyder (USAF, Major, Ret'd), age 80, of Montgomery, AL passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 28, 1940 to Roy McClelland Snyder and Gertrude Hardin Snyder in Frankfort, KY. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Nixon and Maxine Hansen. After graduating from Frankfort High School, he received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Don served 23 years in the Air Force working in Radar and Communications. While stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, he met and married his wife Evelyn Monroe. Together they had two children - Allen and Andy. Don retired from the Air Force in 1986. After his military service, he taught Applied Physics at Lee High School for 13 years where he shared his knowledge and love for science with his students.
Don was a long-time member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Montgomery. He was also an attendee of St. Bede's Catholic Church, where his wife Evelyn is a member. In addition, Don was always ready to help others and was a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels. In his spare time, Don enjoyed cheering on University of Kentucky Basketball and Auburn Football. He was also a regular at the YMCA pool and enjoyed line dancing. Don loved to travel and was always up for visiting new places. After retirement, he and Evelyn could be found touring in their RV, enjoying annual beach trips to Destin, FL or visiting family in Texas and New York.
Don is survived by his wife Evelyn; his son Allen, his wife Michelle and their two children - Ryan and Taylor - of Dallas, TX; his son Andy, his wife Sherry and their two children - Elliott and Noah - of Brooklyn, NY; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa and friend to all. Please join us in celebrating Don's life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) located at 1705 Taylor Road in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Montgomery area food bank.
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