Flint, Michigan
SNYDER, Marian - Of Flushing, formerly of Flint, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 12, 2005. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Church, 2415 Bagley Street, Flint at 10:30AM, Monday, May 16, 2005, Father Douglas Osborn officiating. Burial will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-6PM on Saturday, May 14, 2005 and 2-5 and 6-8PM on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Scripture Service will be held at 7PM Sunday evening at the funeral home. If desired, contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Parish. Marian was born on June 9, 1913 in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter of Grace (Clark) and Patrick O'Rourke. She married Robert Snyder on June 26, 1936 in Flint. Marian had been a very active member of her parish, generously giving of her time. She was also a volunteer for Genesys and McLaren Hospitals. She was greatly loved by her family, friends and caregivers. She returned their love in abundance. Her quick wit brought laughter to all she met. She will be sadly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, Thomas and her daughter, Mary Frances Field. Surviving are: daughters, Sharon (Richard) Noteboom, Kit Starkel and Janet (Gary) Hills; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; her brother, Harold Patrick O'Rourke and her sister, Grace Meagher.
Jan and Snyder Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We did not learn of your mom's passing until today .Many times we would hang out at Bob and Marian's house on Thomas St.It was part of my growing up, your mom was a great lady. We are so sorry for your loss. Mike and Nancy Vance
Mike Vance
May 16, 2005 | Flint, MI
Jan & Gary,
We'd only met your mom a few times but she made a memorable impression with her kindness and sense of humor. She had to have been a great lady to have had such a caring and wonderful daughter and friend. We're thinking about and love you both.
Debbie & Steve Shanle
May 15, 2005 | Springfield, IL
I GUESS I HAVE KNOWN YOUR MOTHER SINCE I WAS FIRST ABLE TO KNOW ANYONE-ABOUT 60 YEARS AGO. YOU CAN BE PROUD AND THANKFUL THAT SHE WAS AN OUTSTANDING MOTHER AND HAD A LONG LIFE-NEVER LONG ENOUGH NATURALLY. I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL ON MONDAY BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER IS HAVING AND OPERATION AT THAT TIME BUT I WILL BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME SUNDAY EVENING. THANKS TO YOUR MOTHER FOR WATCHING OVER EVERYBODY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON BAGLEY STREET.
THANKS, MICHAEL RACHOR AND THE...
MICHAEL RACHOR
May 14, 2005 | FLINT, MI
Dear Jan and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. With Love, Marilyn
Marilyn O'reilly-Smedley
May 14, 2005 | Davison, MI
