Ben F. Snider

Ben F. Snider May 6, 1948 - April 3, 2009 Ben F. Snider, loving husband and father, age 60, of Grand Junction passed away at his home on Friday, April 3, 2009. He was born May 6, 1948 to Ben and Gracie Snider in Delta, Colorado. Ben attended school in Loyalton, California prior to joining the army from 1967 to 1970 during the Vietnam era. Ben returned to Grand Junction, where he met and married the love of his life, Donna. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an extremely talented artist. His paintings won many awards. Ben was employed as a maintenance supervisor at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in Grand Junction, Colorado where he had great pride in his accomplishments. He also enjoyed being a member and treasurer of the Brush and Palette Club. Ben is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Benji and Nick of Grand Junction; daughter, Misty (Billy) Kroplin and four grandchildren of Napa, California; sisters, Marge Arevelo of Graeagle, California; brothers, Ewell "Huley" (Sissie) Mayer of Clifton, Colorado; Sam (Pat) Snider of Loyalton, California; Jess (Anette) of Reno, Nevada and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and extended family. Ben is preceded in death by parents, Ben W. and Grace Snider, two sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at Martin Mortuary on North Avenue, Grand Junction, from 6 - 8:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be at the Veterans Memorial Gardens on D Road following services. Memorial contributions can be made in Ben's name to the Palisades Baptist Church, P.O. Box 206, Palisade, CO 81526 or the Catholic Outreach at 245 S. 1st Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.