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Wayne Snowden Obituary
August 17, 1929 - September 17, 2015
Wayne Snowden went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2015. He passed away at home in New Castle, CO, with his family, at the age of 86.
Wayne was born to Luesland and Bessie (Whitehead) Snowden on August 17, 1929, in New Raymor, CO. He spent his childhood in Pleasant Valley, CO.
He was a man of many trades, including auctioneer, realtor, saxophonist, and carpentry. He also served in the United States Coast Guard.
Wayne was a hard-working, compassionate man, as well as a devoted father and grandfather, who always had a loving smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his nine brothers and sisters, as well as his parents. Wayne is survived by his only son, Buddy Leon Snowden; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Martin Mortuary on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may be left for the family at MartinMortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robert
May 27, 2016
All my Love. I will always miss you.I owe so much to you. I hope bud and everyone else find peace somehow. I am so lucky i had you in my life.
Linda Tonn (Williamson)
September 23, 2015
Wayne was friends with my parents from Oak Creek. We loved to listen to him play the saxophone at the Elks Tavern. He came to my wedding in Grand Junction and played a couple songs for us. He was a good man and will be sadly missed.
Carrie Dunkle-Bowers
September 23, 2015
Uncle Wayne. I only got to see you a handful of times. We will miss you so very deeply. I know that you and my Grandpa Louis are together again and also know I will see you again someday. I will always remember you playing the piano for me and listening to me play horribly compared to you.
Heaven has another angel and one special one at that.
Love and light God speed.
Love you
Tami Snowden
September 23, 2015
Wayne as we call you Grandad You were the Best father in law anyone could have. You never said a bad word about anyone or anything bad toward whomever. You showed your Love in many ways.. You will always be in my heart and in our house. You are in a much better place although I hate to see you gone. No pain and no worries so till we meet again - Rest in Paradise!!!! I Loved you then and I Love you still
Shirley Dunkle-Miramontes
September 22, 2015
Uncle Wayne you were the light and the love of my young life, remembering all the fun we had growing up with you around and all the family music at Grandma and Grandpa Snowden's on the holidays, you were my inspiration I know that you and Dad and all your brothers and sisters and in the heavenly choir with Grandma playing the piano.
Ellen McMillan
September 22, 2015
Uncle Wayne, the joy you brought to my life over the years will never be forgotten. I smile and have the fondest memories of the many times we spent together and conversations we had. To know that your suffering is over and that God has called you home is where I find my comfort. I love you so much I will not say goodbye, but see you on the other side. For my extended family, God bless and always know how much he loved each and everyone of you.
Vera Bruzee
September 22, 2015
Even though I haven't seen you in 50 years you always filled a special place in my heart. I have always thought you were my favorite Uncle! I was told that if it wasn't for you I may have never learned how to talk after I got ran over when I was 4 yrs. old . You were so kind to me and I loved you dearly! Now you are reunited with your loved ones who went home before you..., I look forward to seeing you again when I too can go home to our Father!
Joy Turner
September 22, 2015
God Speed Uncle Wayne - you made a huge impact on so many and the family always referred to you as their favorite uncle. We were lucky to have you in our life.
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