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BORN
1964
DIED
2023
Gary Snider Obituary
Gary “Brother Bear” Snider passed away at his residence on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Gary was born in Orange County California on Friday, August 14, 1964 to Bonnie (Parks) and Willard Guy Snider. He married the love of his life Debra Howell Snider on February 5, 2003.
He was a jack of all trades, but he loved doing mechanic work mostly. Gary’s favorite past time was going fishing and spending his time outdoors. He loved his family, friends, dogs and his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Bonnie Parks; dad, Willard Guy Snider; and grandmother, Billie Gauney.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jason Caldwell and wife Tracy; daughters, Stacy Sauer and husband Jesse and Lacy Howell; brothers, Willard Snider and wife Kerry, Brian Snider and wife Tassie, and James Jones and wife Rachel; sisters, Krissi Snider, Tana Roark and husband Chris, and Kimberly Snider; step-mom, Lynn Langston; grandkids, Jason Jr., Morgan, Parker, Allison, Madison, Kaci, Carter, Camden, Avery, Adrick, and Alex; great grandkids, Makenna and Charlie; nephews, Seth and wife Megan, Will and wife Kimberly, Alan, Winston, Waylon, Thomas, Josh, Dominic, and Ruben ; Niece, Dee.
Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and condolences may be sent to family online at acreswestfuneral.com.
Julie Owen
March 30, 2023
Prayers and condolence to you and the family. I have lots of fun memories of Gary when we were small children.
Kathy Corron
March 30, 2023
Debi I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending you and your family lots of hugs.
Tana Roark
March 30, 2023
One thing for sure I knew, was that Gary loved his family, especially them grand babies.
Sending love and prayers to you all.
Love You Brother!!!
Love, Chris, Tana, Cheyenne, and Bo
Brianna Moore-DeLuna
March 29, 2023
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all during this time. I haven't seen Gary in many years but have very fond memories and will cherish them always.
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Peggy Walker Steward
March 29, 2023
Prayers to the family during this time. I remember Gary when he lived in San Saba .
( many years ago he was probably 5-6 years old.
Lisa Griffin
March 29, 2023
Gary you will be missed by so many loved ones. I will miss your laugh most of all.
Debi Snider
March 29, 2023
I loved you so much
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