William "Bill" Snyder

William "Bill" Snyder

William "Bill" Snyder, 73, of Everett, WA, passed away on February 5, 2011, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Bill retired from the Everett Weyerhaeuser plant in 1990.
Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barb Snyder; two sons, Will Snyder (Sarah) of Everett, WA and Tom Snyder (Karen) of Camano Island, WA; one stepson, Langdon; and two stepdaughters, Shirley and Clarissa; as well as his sisters, Laurie Hughes of Wenatchee WA, Marilyn Hagerty of Bellingham, WA and Carolyn O'Brine of Yakima, WA and their families. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas; mother, Ella; sister, Beth; son, Denny; stepdaughter, Allegra; nephew, Kevin; first wife, Janet; and second wife, Jeannie.
He was a longtime member of the Everett Fraternal Order of Eagles #13 and held the position of President from June, 1991 through May, 1992. He was also very active in the Sportsmen, Bald Eagles and other Inner clubs. He had a passion for photography and was always behind the camera at family and Eagles Club functions. He collected coins and stamps and loved puzzles, reading the paper and watching the Mariners.
In his younger years, he loved to take his sons camping and hiking and enjoyed attending the Eagles Club Summer picnics. He also attended a few of his High School reunions in Bellingham, WA where he grew up.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a memorial service on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA.
Bill's family would like to give a special thanks to Everett Providence Hospital for their professionalism and loving care.