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Lori Brown
March 7, 2019
You are never forgotten. xo, Lori
July 4, 2016
Beth, I am so sorry to hear about Mikes passing. I saw Steve S. today and I told him I saw you at Waterpolo a few weeks ago and he told me. I had no idea. Your husband was such a nice person. I wish you and your daughters well. Cynthia Scharton
Istvan Menyhay
March 23, 2016
His daughters were very lucky to have him as a father. I didn't know him personally, but I used to see him at many of the swim meets his daughters competed in. I've always paid attention to the Snyder family, as they always had a reputation for being fast and hard working athletes. I remember the eldest daughter, Sarah, as a 10 year old winning races with this huge, tough-looking father in sun glasses screaming his head off in joy as he cheered her on. When the middle daughter, Caitlyn, starting establishing her presence at meets and making waves in the pool, he was there behind her lane, again, screaming his head off. When the youngest daughter, Julianne, had her first meet at the age of 3 (still the youngest swimmer I've ever seen), he was, yet again, beside her the whole way, cheering her on... and screaming his head off.
It's not too often you see parents with such passion for their kids, attending every possible event they can to cheer them on. I don't coach at swim meets anymore, but I hope the family is doing well and are still making their presence at the pool two years later. Though the amount in years he got to spend with his daughters was short, it was easy to see the high level of love he had for them for each of those years, a love that many kids, unfortunately, do not ever get the chance to experience.
Aubrea Castillo
July 28, 2014
Every day that goes by I think of you. I miss you so much Snyder!! Every time I wanna give up, I hear your voice in my head. "What are you doing champ? You're more than this." You've always encouraged me to believe in myself... just the way you did. I never got to tell you in person, but I got accepted to CSU Monterey Bay. Thank you. Without your support, encouragement, and belief in me, it wouldn't have been done. In a few weeks I'll be moving into my dorms there at CSUMB. But I'm scared. Ever since I was younger.. this was all I've ever wanted, to leave Fresno and it's happening. It all feels surreal. I know you're watching over me still, but please help me like you always have. I love you, Snyder. You were the best mentor I could ever have. You listened to me, and that's all I ever needed. Thank you for being the great person you were. You saved me and I will forever be grateful.
Rex Ellington
April 1, 2014
I remember the energetic, eccentric Mike. He always was the teacher, coach, leader, and father that leaded a life of empathy and understanding.
You will be missed big guy. You left behind great memories and greater kids. I honestly can not think of a moment that Papa didn't live up to his great reputation.
Much love to the Snyder family. God bless.
Patty Carvalho
March 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Lori Brown
March 14, 2014
I am so sad today, I went to high school with Mike. He is a great guy. I will remember him so fondly, rest in peace Mike.
Christoffer Radtke
March 14, 2014
Mrs. Snyder, Sarah, Caitlyn & Julianne ~
My family and I have each of you in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Brian Bird
March 14, 2014
Coach Snyder...you were the best! God bless you and your family.
Richard & Norma Salinas
March 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Hales
March 14, 2014
Mike could pick a kid up over his head and spin him like a helicopter, giving him a whole new perspective on things. He loved kids especially his own and he taught us all in life and in death to remember to live each day to the fullest because life is a gift. Mike you are a gift to all of us. God Bless.
Caitlin and Carlynne Fox
March 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . CSC will never be the same .
Debbie Trafican Heinz
March 13, 2014
My heart breaks for this wonderful family. Prayers of healing for your loss. He was a great man.
Staci Thornton
March 13, 2014
Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Mike touched the lives of so many students. He will be greatly missed.
Nick Doris
March 13, 2014
MY thoughts are with you Mrs.Snyder.
Scott Fitzgerald
March 13, 2014
Words will fail to convey the admiration I have of this man. In the few short years of being on the pool deck and working side by side with him at meets, his influence and encouragement is something rarely seen. His absolute passion for his girls, his love of his wife and parents, was apparent to anyone who knew him. You knew immediately where is heart was. He has had an eternal impact on my life. The infectious laugh, the jokes, and the commitment to excellence that embodied who he was leaves behind a multitude of people who are better because of knowing him. Big Mike, your legacy will live on until we meet again. Your Bub.
Jim Del Carlo
March 13, 2014
"Big Mike", my friend and partner on the pool deck cheering our girls on! You will be truly missed brother.
Maloney Family
March 13, 2014
He had a gift of connecting with each person he spoke with. What a great example of a wonderful father and husband.
Sloane Golden
March 13, 2014
My deepest thoughts are with the Snyder family. May God lift up your hearts and be filled with many beautiful memories of Mike
Liz Koontz
March 13, 2014
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Mike will be remembered as a great Dad and friend. Our prayers are with you, and you are forever on our minds. May God hold you tightly & give you comfort.
Sonja Beckwith-Beffort
March 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to you Beth Ann and family. xoxoxo
Emily and Noah Minton
March 13, 2014
We have been thinking of all the Snyders at this difficult time. May your happy memories sustain you and bring you peace. Praying for your comfort.
Megan Williams
March 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Snyder family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Mark Dutra
March 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to June, Earl and family on the passing of Michael. Our youth lost a great coach and role model along with being a fantastic Dad and husband. He will be missed by many.
Thoughts and prayers with you all!
Shauna Rhea
March 13, 2014
Such a presence, on the pool deck and in life! Your huge grin, infectious laugh, and unending support of all the aquatics kids and community will be enormously missed. You were every swimmers biggest fan and your beautiful girls champion. My thoughts are with Beth, Sarah, Caitlyn and Julianne.
Jeremy Mohr
March 13, 2014
I will dearly miss you Mr. Snyder! You were a great counselor and an amazing person to be around. You always put a smile on my face when i was sad, mad, or down. You will surely missed!
Ann Vandergrift
March 13, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Snyder family. I have known Mike since he was a young teen and spent time with him, David and June and Earl. Our friendship with all is forever in my heart. My love to all
Keith Larsen
March 13, 2014
Mike, my dear friend, thank you for the years we had together. Your impact on my family's life is everlasting. The BBQs, swim meets, boating on the lake and Alabama football games I'll cherish forever. It's our personal friendship I'll remember the most.
Nicole Petzinger
March 13, 2014
Mike, you will never be forgotten. I have so many memories but the best was getting a big bear hug from you when I saw you! Love you!
Michelene Fitzgerald
March 13, 2014
Your love for life was bigger than anyone I have ever known! The zest and tenacity that you loved your family was admirable and an example for all dads. The pool deck will not ever be the same. We lost the leader. Promise to love your girls with wild abandon. Thanks for loving my family. Eternity is a long time, we will be there in a blink.
Linda Wright
March 13, 2014
I will treasure the memory of Mike smiling at polo events with his parka, shorts, socks and slides at 35 degrees. His spirit lives on in his girls! Will miss you my friend.
March 13, 2014
I always knew it would be a fun swim meet when I saw Mike on the deck. Thank you so very much for sharing him with the rest of the aquatics community-- he will be missed and my thoughts and prayers remain with Beth and the girls.
Susan Miller
Tressa Overstreet
March 13, 2014
I will miss that booming laugh! I admire you for not living life on the sidelines...you were all in. You have left a legacy for your beautiful family. I will miss you and that pool deck will never be the same.
March 12, 2014
Michael you will forever be my life long friend, that guy on the side of the road I would pick up and drive to high school in my hot ride. You will always me that special guy who couldn't figure out what to say in my annual, so you just said I Love You. Well I Love You also. Nanette Simonian
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