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Christopher Lee Snyder

1959 - 2011

Christopher Lee Snyder obituary, 1959-2011

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1959

DIED

2011

Christopher Snyder Obituary

Christopher Lee Snyder of Torrance, CA passed away suddenly on Monday, April 4, 2011 from a brain aneurysm. Born on September 26, 1959 in Columbus, GA to Charles and Sheila Snyder, Chris was an Army brat and traveled extensively with his family throughout Europe and Asia. Chris graduated from Texas A & I Kingsville with an animal sciences degree after attending high school in Heidelberg, Germany. Following in his father's footsteps, Chris enlisted in the Army in 1983 and served as a Special Forces medic until his discharge in 1989. Chris worked as a contractor for many years and was recently employed by American Airlines. Chris was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and an officer at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge. Chris' favorite activity was boating with friends out of King Harbor. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughter, Jacqueline; son, Christopher; stepdaughter, Callah Kimble; and stepson, Joel Kimble. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge. A celebration of Chris' life will be held immediately following the memorial service at the Cuzick residence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Christopher Snyder Memorial Fund c/o Rebecca Snyder. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Apr. 8, 2011.

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Venetia Killian

April 11, 2011

I consider myself blessed to have known Chris! He always made me smile. Making people smile is a gift and I know that his family and friends are goig to miss him dearly!

Angelo and Rick Garcia

April 11, 2011

Our condolences to the Synder family on their loss, we send our deepest sympathies. We are gonna miss him tremendously.

Francine Powers

April 10, 2011

our thoughts and prayers are with Rebecca, Callah, Joe and the family. We will miss Chris he always had a smile on his face with love, Francine, Keith, Christina and Chris

Shane Noguchi

April 10, 2011

Good bye my friend.I will miss you on saturday mornings at sully's. You always had a smile.Rest in peace.

alan gaisford

April 10, 2011

i will always cherish your friendship my brother. you will trully be missed. thank you so much for always having my 6. i love you

stephen daraban

April 10, 2011

Chris will be sorely missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him and his family.all ways a smile on his face and a real pleasure to see and talk to.

Debbie Kyte

April 8, 2011

The memories of the love and laughter Chris brought to everyone will live with us forever. We have all been truly blessed by his friendship and he will be greatly missed. Rebecca and family, may the love and happy memories you shared help ease your pain during this difficult time.

Teresa Coulter

April 8, 2011

Rebecca and Family - I am so, so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, and step-dad. Chris was one of those rare individuals who could turn a gloomy day into a ray of sunshine. Heck, he was the sunshine. He will be so sorely missed. God Bless and much love to you all.

Rick - The Bull Pen

April 8, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Susie Mangan

April 8, 2011

To a dear, sweet and funny brother-in-law, you lived life to the fullest and left us too soon and so unexpectedly. You will be sorely missed and continue to live on in our hearts forever.

With loving memories,
Susie, Rikk, and Amanda

Bill Bailey

April 8, 2011

Jacqueline and Chris,
I am very sad for the loss of your Dad. I know how difficult it must be for you.
Uncle Bill

Kimberly Hill

April 8, 2011

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. I have many wonderful memories."Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy". May you be shining down upon us

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