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Waldon Pete "Pete" Snyder

Waldon Pete "Pete" Snyder obituary, Manassas, Va

Waldon Snyder Obituary

Waldon Pete Snyder, "Pete" - MANASSAS, VA - Waldon Pete Snyder, "Pete", age 91, husband of Annie Snyder, much beloved father of six, World War II Marine Corps veteran, and retired United Airlines pilot, passed away peacefully at his home on Pageland Farm, in Gainesville, Virginia on January 7, 2011. Pete was born in Kiefer, Oklahoma, on July 12, 1919, to Josephine and Henry Snyder. He attended school in Pryor and Muscogee, Oklahoma. He graduated from San Mateo College in California and completed officers training at the Naval Academy in Corpus Christie, Texas. In World War II, Pete served as a Marine Corps Major and was awarded two distinguished flying crosses for his service in the South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command. Name plaques stand in his honor at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia and on the Wall of Honors at the Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Pete left the Marines and on November 15, 1945, started work as an airline pilot with Capital Airlines, which would later merge with United Airlines. On November 24, 1945, Pete married Elizabeth Anne Delp, "Annie", a Marine Corps Lieutenant whom he had met while they were stationed in Quantico, Virginia. Annie left the Marines and they moved to Falls Church, Virginia, where they had three children. In 1952, Annie and Pete moved to Pageland Farm in Gainesville, Virginia, where they raised Black Angus cattle, chickens, English pointers, pigs, horses, and a stray lamb, and had three more children. After 36 years with the airlines, Pete retired in 1981 to spend more time traveling and skiing with Annie and farming Pageland. Pete is preceded in death by his wife, Annie, who died at the age of 80 on July 12, 2002. He is survived by his six children, Peter Snyder, Patricia Leone, Page Snyder, Pamela Butler, Sally Chandler, and Laurie Snyder, and by his six grandchildren, Charity Snyder, Jennifer Snyder, Casey Butler, Ryan Butler, Nicholas Ewing, and Annie Ewing. During the last couple of years of Pete's life, Sandy Calloway and Jeff Helms were a great help to Pete's daughter Page, his main caregiver. The family plans to hold a small private family memorial in Pete's honor. He was a good man and a wonderful father and will be sorely missed. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.foundandsons.com . Found and Sons Funeral Chapels-Cremation Service " Celebrating our 20th Year of Service" 8521 Sudley Road Manassas, VA 20109 703-368-9800 Savannah Morning News January 9, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jan. 9, 2011.

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WWII Veteran at 90

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

US Marine Pilot

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Teenager

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Teenager

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Young Cadet

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Baby "Watt" (dad's nick name)

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Young Cadet

Patricia Leone

May 7, 2011

Patricia Leone

March 2, 2011

Deanna Coffey sent a card that was so special, I wanted to quote it here:

Dearest Peter, Patricia, Page, Pamela, Sally, and Laurie,

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your father. As you probably know, Tom and I have known your father (and your mother) for many years. Tom met your mom and dad in the late 1950's when he started flying for Capital Airlines. They became great friends flying and hunting together. Your mom provided many good meals for Tom in his single days. I met your dad in the late 1950's when I became a stewardess for Capital Airlines, and flew many trips with him. In fact, my first date with Tom was during a trip when your Dad was Captain and Tom was co-pilot.

Tom thought so much of your father and his flying ability, that he wanted every chance he could to fly with him and learn from him. As Tom got more seniority with the Airlines, he was abel to just put your father's name down on his bid sheet so whatever trip your father got, he got the same trips for the month. He did not care where they flew, as long as your father was on the left seat of the plane and he was sitting on the right seat. If truth be known, Tom probably got his first taste of sitting in the left seat from your father. I know Tom enjoyed the times he and your father got together for breakfast in later years. I also enjoyed the times that I was permitted to go along with "the guys" to eat and listen to pilot stories.

As you all know, you had a very special dad and mom, who left many marks and memories behind to make this a better world.

As ever, Deanna Coffey

Lynda Dupes

March 1, 2011

Dear Pat and Snyder family,
You have my deepest condolences. I never met either of your parents, but I have been so impressed by the steadfast care and concern you have had for both of them during the final years of both their lives. That speaks volumes of the love you had for them. They were fortunate to have the loving children they had, and I’m sure they knew it. I enjoyed reading about your Dad’s interesting life and accomplishments. My prayers are with all of you.

David Lucas

January 12, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Patrick Denevi

January 12, 2011

Peter , Patty , Page , Pam , Sally , and Laurie sorry to hear the news about uncle Pete he will be truely missed. What a life he lived he was an awesome man and did remarkable things in his life. I'm so glad aunt Peg got to visit we him before he passed I'll never forget uncle Pete and he made a definet inpact on my life. Just wish you guys all the best and let you know were thinkin about you all love you Pat ,Lou ,and Anthony

Brenda Krivensky

January 12, 2011

Pat, my condolences to you and your family, even though I did not meet your father, I feel like I knew him, because of all the stories you would tell about living on the farm in Virgina.

Janice Hannah

January 12, 2011

Pat, my prayers are with you and your family. So interesting to read about your father's life & accomplishments. What a blessing. May God provide comfort to you and your family.

Cathy Downs

January 12, 2011

Thank you so much for letting me know. I'm sure the joy of having him with you for so long will help to ease the pain of his moving on. My love to your entire family.

January 10, 2011

We send our condolences to the Snyder family and commend you all for your fine support given to your dad during his final years. We will always remember the support he gave us at the time of our son Ray's passing. Our sympathy to all.

Richard, Elaine, Bruce and Brian Leone
Sunapee, NH

January 9, 2011

I so enjoyed hearing Pete tell about the family history and the Trail of Tears at Pat's Thanksgiving dinner several years ago. I am glad to have been able to spend time getting to know him.
Barbara Cullings

Ruben & Diana Laureano

January 9, 2011

Dear Pat,
Our prayers are with You and your Family. We trust that our dear God will keep Pete in the palm of His hand and bring comfort to all the Family.

Ruben & Diana Laureano
Orange Park, Florida

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