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Richard Snively Obituary
74, of MESA, AZ passed away on May 20, 2011. Graduated from Westminster High School, Denver,CO and served 10 years combined Army/Air Force active duty. Most of his Army career was with the Army Security Agency in Germany and Philippines. In the Air Force he became the "computer guy". He continued his career as a Federal Employee, retiring from MCAS Yuma in 1995 as a Computer Programmer/ Analyst. He was known for his love of people, music, missions and his steadfast love of God. All who knew him will miss his handshake and ready smile. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bertha (Blair) Snively, three step-children, Randle (Diana) Hemsworth, Becky Riveras, and Arthur (Tricia) Hemsworth; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Brother Daniel (Madeline) and uncle Watler (Mary), niece, nephews and cousins. Interment: National Cemetery, Cave Creek, 9:00 a.m. Friday June 3, 2011. Memorial and Celebration of Life: Tempe Nazarene Church 2:30 p.m. Saturday June 4, 2011. Mountain View Mortuary In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tempe Nazarene Church, Missions Department.
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Sean Shaw
June 3, 2011
Mr. Snively was a great man. I appreciate his service to our country and equally important to me personally is his role as father to my best friend, Art "Joey" Hemsworth. Although Mr. Snively and I have only met once that I remember, I see him every day through the actions of Art. The world is truly a better place because of Mr. Snively's presence and now heaven will welcome home a worthy servant.
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