Esther Snively

Esther C. Snively

Over 50 year resident

of San Jose

Mar. 2, 1927 - Oct. 7, 2010

Born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Esther taught primary school for 25 years at Gardner and Terrell Schools in San Jose. She had many interests in which she excelled including photography, bicycling, traveling, and horseback riding. Esther was active in many organizations. Most recently she was President and Newsletter Editor for the Hearing Loss Assoc. of Silicon Valley. With the Almaden Bicycle Touring Club she taught the bicycle academy and led many rides. At age 80 a 50 mile ride was not uncommon. Esther had also been active with the Light and Shadow Camera Club and used to be their Newsletter Editor. She had a deep love for animals and throughout her life donated to animal charities.

Esther leaves her husband Edward, 3 children by her first husband Steve & Scott Pierce & Patty Emberley, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and very good friends. She is also the mother of Chris Pierce who passed away in 1988. Esther touched many lives with her gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. She was loved by many people and will be dearly missed.

A memorial service at The Chapel of Roses, Oak Hill Cemetery, will take place on Thursday Oct. 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation would be appreciated. Please sign her Tribute Page guest book at:

http://support.themmrf.org/goto/EstherSnively.