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Robert W. Snyder, Jr. 1947 ~ 2010 Bob left us on June 19th after a day of doing what he loved, sailing the BJ at Soldier Creek with good friends and family. Bob was born September 2, 1947, at Mitchel Field AFB, in New York, the only son of Charlotte and Robert Snyder. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married Connie and they began their life together in Denver. After a few years in Denver, the couple moved to Minneapolis where their son Michael was born in 1970. After a brief stay living in San Francisco they finally made their home in Utah where they raised their son and enjoyed many friends and family. Bob is survived by his wife, Connie, son, Mike (Wendy), granddaughter, Bailey, and sisters, Jean Allstun and Carol (Gary) Davis. Bob lived his life to the fullest and always found a way to have a good time. He had a way of making friends with everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at Camp Williams, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road (Redwood Rd), Bluffdale, Utah. Family and close friends are welcome from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Arrangements in care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at: www.olpinhoopes.com. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Bob's humorous outlook on life, please feel free to make contributions to whoever may be running against Obama in 2012.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2010.

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Maryann Hymer

June 27, 2020

Its so hard to see that both he and Jack have been gone for 10 years. If you see this Connie Im thinking of you ❤

Maryann Hymer
Tacoma WA

OLE OLSON

October 31, 2010

ROBERT HAS MADE A VERY SENSIBLE REQUEST THAT WE SHOULD HONOR. GO NAVY, GO GOP AND GET AMERICA GOING AGAIN.

OLE OLSON

October 26, 2010

I did not know Mr. Snyder but I will do my best to honor his last wishes.
Texas

Jeanne Lunkowski

October 24, 2010

Mr. Snyder would be delighted to know that it is almost Nov. 2...we are at the half....looks like we will be able to keep some of our promises to him.

Paul

October 16, 2010

I am very sorry not to have known Mr. Snyder BUT i will do my very best to help Bob's last wish come true. Paul Grand Prairie, Texas

Bruce H

October 5, 2010

I too am sorry I did not know Mr. Snyder; I, like many before me will do my best to uphold his last wish. May God bless you and your family, with Gods grace and your new found friends he may surely get his wish.

September 29, 2010

I am sorry I did not know Mr. Snyder, but I'm sure I would have liked him. My own beloved husband passed away very recently and I regret that I did not see this sooner - he would have loved the donation request. Peggy O.

M. Sexton

September 28, 2010

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Mr. snyder had a wonderful sense of humor and was a patriot for caring about the future of his country and his family.

gretchen tickle

September 28, 2010

I'll be praying for you and working to make your last wish a success.

Corinne Mustafa

September 27, 2010

Add me to the list of people who want to honor Mr. Snyder's request. He had his priorities straight.

To his family I pray that soon all your happy memories of your loved one will bring you peace and joy.

Larry Smith

September 27, 2010

>>>I too did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Snyder but I will certainly honor his last wish.
I agree Peter and I will certianly honor his last wish myself.

To his family you have my sympathies and condolences.

Peter Bookman

September 26, 2010

I too did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Snyder but I will certainly honor his last wish.

Malinda Penn

September 25, 2010

Bob,

I don't know you but I promise you that I will make at least a $25 contribution to Obama's opponent. I'm unemployeed and don't have the extra money but I will find it somewhere. I promise.

September 25, 2010

RIP Bob, your last request will be granted. +

Mickey Mero

September 24, 2010

Sorry for your families loss. Hopefully Obama and friends will be gone.

Matt Nahorn

September 24, 2010

So sorry got your loss. Our family's prayers are with you and your family. I received the obituary through an email. We will do our best to fulfill your wishes. Every donation will be in memory of you, Bob.

JEANNE LUNKOWSKI

September 24, 2010

IT IS FANTASTIC HOW THE WISHES OF A MAN GONE TO BE WITH GOD, WHICH WERE POSTED BY HIS FAMILY ARE REACHING SO MANY PEOPLE. I RECEIVED MINE THROUGH EMAIL LIKE MANY OTHERS, AND EVERYTIME I DONATE, I THINK OF BOB.

Laura G

September 22, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, I received Bob's obituary through email, and I will do my best to honor his last request!

September 20, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Your loss is our loss is not the loss of the country.

CARLENE DEAVILLE

September 19, 2010

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Barbara Darner

September 18, 2010

My condolences to the family of this great American. Thank you for sharing his final request. Now is up to us, the living, to make his dream come true. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

Barbara Rose

September 17, 2010

I just received Robert's obituary, forwarded by email. Sorry to hear such a smart man has died. My condolenses to his family. May his wish for new president come true!!

Jay Earnshaw

September 13, 2010

We know where Bob is now...lokking out for us here below!

Frances Rice

September 11, 2010

Thank you Mr.Snyder for reminding us.Bless your family.

Debbie Montandon

September 11, 2010

so sorry for your loss but thank you for your wisdom in looking out for this great nation.

September 10, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss of this gentleman, but I admire the sense of humor of the family member who wrote the obituary

Carolyn Cole-Dominguez

September 10, 2010

Cousin Bob, what a way to locate you after all these years. Someone forwarded your obituary to me because of the Obama comment. My mother Dorothy previously from Hoffman Estates, IL did not keep in touch with her brothers much so we lost track of most of our cousins. Condolences to your family.

September 8, 2010

God bless you all at this time. Mr. Snyder will long be remembered for his keen sense of direction! You have my solumn promise to follow his wihes. Dale C. Person Ottumwa, Iowa

Linda Dusky

September 8, 2010

My condolences to you and your family~May the memories of your loved one give you comfort!
(I can assure you, this obituary has gone viral on the internet! That is how I first heard of it!)

Andy Therrien

September 7, 2010

i did not know this man, but if he wants people to contribute to anyone who runs against Obama, he was a good man and had a sense of humor. God bless him and his family.
Andy Therrien, Ogunquit, Me.

Susan Cummins

September 7, 2010

My condolences to Bob's family. Bob is a Patriot. I wish I had the honor of personally knowning him. May God Bless Bob and you his family. Amen to his wishes!

September 6, 2010

Mr Snyder, I am sorry not to have met you but at your request I will cast my vote for the Gipper, (Mr. Robert Snyder Jr.)
My condolences to your family.
RIP
Glen Allison, State OF Kentucky

September 6, 2010

Condolences to your family and thank you so very much for sharing Bob's final wishes. I will do my best to see them fulfilled. He seemed to be a great patriot and wish him the best with the Lord. I did not know him but would love to see his obituary on Facebook, however, I do not feel right posting it. If you do post it, I will share it!!! Prayers to all, Kasey Jachim (Amissville, VA)

Barbara Gulick

September 6, 2010

My condolences to Bob's family. I wish I had known him. I can thank God for patriots like Bob. May he rest in peace.
B.L. Gulick, Scottsdale, AZ

Kris Thompson

September 6, 2010

On behalf of the South Carolina District 5 Patriots, I extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Connie, Mike, and to all who were privileged to know Robert Snyder, Jr.

Now, for the first time since George Washington led the fight for Independence from British control, people across this great nation are beginning to realize that their freedoms are being threatened. This is also time in which ALL Americans will truly begin understand and appreciate the sacrifices our brave Servicmen and Women have made for all of us in the name of FREEDOM.

Robert Snyder is a true American Hero, in life, and now in death. His message is:

Let us never forget. We must be diligent, and know who our enemies are. If left unchecked, they will destroy our freedom and the principles upon which this nation was founded.

Robert has given us all an amazing gift. Thank you, Robert, for your wisdom and insight. We will not let you down. FREEDOM WILL PREVAIL!

Kris Thompson
SCD5 Patriots

Bart Goswick

September 5, 2010

I did not know Bob personally. I hope that history casts him as a true Patriot that he is. May Bob sit on the right hand of God the father almighty and his family can count on me honoring his final wishes. B.H. Goswick, North Carolina

Bob Johnson

September 4, 2010

Deepest sympathies to Connie, Mike and the family in this hour of sorrow. I would have enjoyed being his friend. His heart was in the right place. I wish him fair winds and following seas.

September 4, 2010

RIP Bob,
I hope your final wishes can be fulfilled.

Susan Kelley

September 4, 2010

Thoughts and Prayers to everyone who knew Bob. His service to his country is greatly appreciated and the person he was must bring you a measure of comfort. May his memory continue to live on through the people left behind. My family and I will certainly honor his final request.

Rick

September 2, 2010

Bob's obituary was sent to me from a friend. I did not know Bob, but I would like to thank him for his service to his country. I will honor Bob by making that donation.

September 1, 2010

Best wishes to Bob's family - we know he will be missed. May his spirit live on in all of us. Bill Frederick Maryland

Bev Purpus

August 31, 2010

a TRUE American. God Bless him and may he rest in peace. We'll do it Bob,

Ed Ebert

August 30, 2010

Connie you had a great man, thank you for sharing with us all a little humor at a very difficult time in your life. I just lost my Father in-law and he would have loved for us to have closed his obit in the same manner. God bless thank you again for sharing a little about your husband. Ed Ebert (Woodbridge VA)

BUCK GROOMS

August 29, 2010

connie, we are so very sorry about the loss of BOB,we came to ark.many times & enjoyed the music & most of all the fun just being around BOB. HE BROUGHT JOY TO ALL OF US. he WILL BE GREATLLY MISSED. HIS JOURNEY HAS ONLY BEGUN NOW THAT HE HAS PASSED. connie may GOD BLESS YOU & THE FAMILY & YOU ALL WWILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. WE LOVED bob so very much as every one did.
DOROTHYE & BUCK GROOMS

Bffalo Rick Galeener

August 29, 2010

God Bless Bob! We seem to be losing WAY to many patriots lately! RiderUSA salutes Bob!

Paul Pagliaro

August 27, 2010

I wish I knew Bob, he seems like my kind of guy. I am sorry for your loss, but know that we will all meet up yonder when our times come. I thank him for his service to our country. I was a ground pounder in Nam about the time he was in. Rest assured that his wish will be followed by myself and many of my friends. Best to you all! Paul Pagliaro, Ithaca NY

Darla Anderson

August 27, 2010

Mr. Snyder must have been a great fellow. He reminds me of my late husband, who would have happily complied with the family's wishes. May you find comfort in this time of loss. May God bless you all. We also pray that our country will be protected from any further efforts that are being waged to destroy it.

August 26, 2010

My heart goes out to your family. We will keep this circulating and do our part in honoring his wishes come election time this year and in 2012. God Bless! Karen, Colorado

Kay

August 26, 2010

What a fantastic idea for contributions! I'm sorry for the loss of Mr. Snyder whom I didn't know, but I'm sure he has left a great legacy to his family and friends.

Jeanne

August 24, 2010

Thank you Connie and Mike for keeping the Mr. Snyder's guestbook open. I am sure he would be delighted. Today was our primary here in Florida and rest assured that I have begun casting votes for those we need in November, and contributions have been likewise given. Getting ready for 2012.

August 23, 2010

Way to go Bob! Wish we had known you in this lifetime but look forward to meeting you in the next. We will pass this message on and take care of our part come this November 2010 and November 2012!

Carol

August 22, 2010

Didn't know Mr. Snyder but from him humorous personality and his parting wishes, I would have liked him. Sorry he won't be here to vote, but I sure will do my part at his request. May God Bless and Keep your family.

Jeanne

August 20, 2010

Mr. Snyder, I truly wish I had known you. What a wonderful legacy. As a matter of fact, this is exactly what I intend to do. A fantastic idea and rest assured that your message is indeed making the rounds.

J Howard

August 20, 2010

got my contribution too

ruby lillie

August 19, 2010

Way to go, Bob! You've sent a powerful message, even upon your death.

J. Shirar

August 19, 2010

May he rest in peace.
Obviously he comes from a family of true patriots.
I'll be proud to shake his hand one day.

sarah farrar

August 18, 2010

You've got my condolences and contribution. Just wish you could have stayed around to vote!

may dobb

August 18, 2010

Please know that Robert's obituary is touching Patriots all across this marvelous, extraordinary country. His service will never be forgotten. His last request will be honored by millions. And his family will be held close by freedom loving people all across the United States of America. God Bless America and the brave patriots who have made our lives so very blessed. Thank you, Robert . . .

may dobb, Evergreen, Colorado

August 16, 2010

I am deeply saddened for your lose. Obviously Robert was a great person and a father. My sincere condolences go out from our family to yours. We have family in the military and I cannot tell them enough how Thankful we are for their services. Thanks Robert Snyder for yours, too. And yes the last lines got our attention, I agree and will support the efforts and cause. May God bless your family.
Kerry Trantham (Visalia, CA.)

Julie Tietje

August 16, 2010

Bob's obit was emailed by a fellow patriot. I'm honored to follow his wishes. Nothing would please me more than to clean house next November! I grew up in a military family and wish to thank Bob for his service to our nation. Some would have us believe that being a patriot is a thing of the past, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Come on fellow patriots, let us honor Bob and all the others who are serving to keep America the greatest nation ever. May God truly bless your family during this difficult time. Thank you for following Bob's wishes and making that last line of his obituary open for all to see!

Carolyn Boles

August 15, 2010

I do not know you and your family, but Bob must have been a great person. The last line in his tribute tells me he cared about our country even in death

Mary Ann Pavnic

August 14, 2010

I live in Indiana and obviously do not know Robert, but am sending condolences to his family. He must have been quite a guy, and I will definitely go along with the wishes in the last line of his obituary. And,Robert, when you're alone with Jesus, ask Him for some special graces for our country. Thanks!! Mary Ann Pavnic, Crown Point, Indiana

Cindy Scott

August 13, 2010

My most sincere condolences to Mr. Snyder's wife and family, and thanks to them, as well, for paying tribute to him the way he would have wanted (I am assuming as this was filed with his obit). What a true American to ask people to do what is best for their country -- and not worry about being politically correct. He must have been an amazing man, and his sense of humor is one that will be felt across our nation. May he proudly look down on election day (November, 2011) and know that the people of the country he loved are helping to take care of and support his family now that he has gone. God bless Mr. Snyder, his family, and this great country.

Nick cohan

August 12, 2010

I am sorry for you loss I dont know Robert but someone sent me his obituary and I really would have enjoyed being his friend. I love his last line in his obituary. Robert sounded like someone I would have loved . Once again I am sorry for your loss and lets look ahead and one day we will see Robert in heaven Nick Cohan

Paul Willer

August 11, 2010

Bob made my day today.

P. Bernard

August 7, 2010

We didn't know Bob, but he surely sounds like a guy we would've liked to have known!

George Burk

August 7, 2010

A wonderful trubute. To honor your husband and father's request, I will continue to make contributions! "Captain George":)Burk, USAF (Ret) Vietnam Vet. Scottsdale, AZ.,

Pete Fridirici

August 7, 2010

Wonderful tribute. Sounds like a great guy in life and death. Thanks for sharing.

Beep Carlson

August 5, 2010

What a WONDERFUL tribute. I, like everyone else who read this via email, will gladly pass it along. I'm sure his legacy will last forever with those who personally were involved with his life and now with so many others. Again, such a WONDERFUL tribute. Your entire family was very fortunate to have him.

Bailey Snyder

August 5, 2010

thank you all so much for reading my grandpa's obituary! it means alot to our family and it would of meant a ton to him!
-Bailey Snyder

Joe

August 4, 2010

Rest assured, my money will be going to Obama's opponent and I will remember Mr Snyder. He sounds like a great guy and someone I wish I'd met. I was forwarded this obit and forwarded the link on myself. A lot of folks will now know about this good man.

My sincerest condolences and prayers for his family in their time of loss.

Ray

August 4, 2010

Mr Snyder sounds like the kind of man that helped make the United States strong and free. We have lost a Patriot and a good man. My condolences for his loss and my thanks for his service to our country. Bob will be remembered when I cast my vote and my contributions.

Judith Ashley

August 3, 2010

What a lovely person he must have been. He sounds like someone worth knowing. I'm sure you have received many remarks from people all over the U.S. as a result of his obituary.
Condolences to all of you. My money (and vote) will definitely go to whoever is running against Obama! In memory of Robert Snyder, Jr.

Carolyn Carriaga

July 23, 2010

So sorry for the loss of a wonderful and humorious man. God bless you and your family. My vote and contribution will be in the memory pot. Carolyn (Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.)

July 22, 2010

Sad for your loss as Bob sounds like he was quite the man. But he obviously touched many lives in a positive way during his lifetime and he has now just touched thousands more through his death. I hope we Americans can get together and honor Bob's wishes! God Bless the USA!

JOE SCHWALB

July 22, 2010

I will gladly honor his request.

July 22, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss, your husband sounds like he was a happy, giving, loving person. I grew up in the service and I know that your husband was a true patriot-God will always be with you to guide you through this time of sorrow.

Robin Murray
Mobile,Al.

Ron Slaughter

July 21, 2010

I didnt know Mr. Snyder but as a former member of the US Navy, I would like to send my sincerest condolences to the family and friends. He was obviously a partriot and good man. Something tells me he'll be smiling down on all of us after the elections of 2012.

July 21, 2010

I wish I had known him. Great idea to make a contribution.
HB (San Antonio, Tx)

Gene Smith

July 18, 2010

Never had the aquaintance of meeting Mr. Snyder. He appears to be a true American Patriot. God Bless his family and I will do everything I can the good Lord willing to honor his final request.

Elke

July 16, 2010

I Bob sounds like a wonderful man and a person who I'm sure will be missed by all who did and did not know him. I must say that I truly love the last sentence and the spirit it was written. Through God all things a possible.

gary brown

July 15, 2010

Bless his heart and understand that people love and appreciate his humor even if they never met him personally. He was and is a great man.

July 11, 2010

Mike, Sorry you've lost your Dad. He was very young. We don't want to lose you at such a young age. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Mike Pruett

Lisa Rock

June 30, 2010

Connie,
So sorry to hear of your unfortunate news. My thoughts are with you and may you find the strength to get on with life.. although at a time like this it doesn't seem to be something one can do. Hang in there and yes he will be missed. Lisa

Nancy Morgan

June 25, 2010

Connie,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, my thoughts are with you and your family. I know that this has to be so very devastating to all of you. Nancy Morgan (Presort Essentials)

Eric, Wendy and Megan Magnuson

June 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers lay with you and your family Mike.

Andrea Unsworth

June 24, 2010

Connie and Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy. He kept us on our toes and laughing when we worked together at Open Skies. My thoughts are with you and the family at this time.

June 24, 2010

Mike,Wendy,& Bailey, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. MY thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Love aunt Kathy xoxoxo

Jack & Dorothy Fritz

June 24, 2010

Connie;
This is a difficult time and our thoughts are with you. I worked with Bob and enjoyed the great humor that he brought to our office. He will certainly be missed but remembered with fondness.

wesley & lia Peterson

June 24, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 24, 2010

Connie & Mike,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Sandy,myself and our kids will always remember the great weekends at Bear Lake and the great times I had working with Bob at Hewlete Packard.

Jim and Sandy Clark
Mesquite,Nevada

Rick and Anita stephenson

June 23, 2010

Connie,
We are very sorry to hear about Bob and you have our deepest sympathies for your loss. We remember our time sailing with you and think about Bob fondly.

June 23, 2010

Mike and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Jerry & Lorraine Moreland

June 23, 2010

I worked with Bob and he was a great man and a pleasure to work with.

Jay Peppinger

June 23, 2010

Connie;
So sorry to hear. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay Peppinger

Max Anderson

June 23, 2010

Connie,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Max and Kristal Anderson

Rex Carlisle

June 23, 2010

Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I sincerely wish you all of my best and trust that He will comfort you in this time of need.

Carma & Steve Ingram

June 23, 2010

Connie, Michael and family ... so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed Bob and had alot of fun in past times with both of you.

Jeff Danner

June 23, 2010

Yesterday I was sitting on a bench next to Lake Union here in Seattle, watching the sailboats & remembering what a great time we had that weekend on your boat. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you.

Mark Lane

June 23, 2010

Connie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You all have my deepest sympathy - Mark Lane

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