Mrs. Lillian Snyder Mills

I miss you Mom. Philip is married and he and Kristin bought a beautiful home. Amanda's getting married and Julia is happily teaching. Kyle graduated college and looking global for his next chapter. Jon and Nancy are doing beautifully. You'd be so proud. Phil and I are bicoastal and you'd be so amazed. I actually got up last night thinking I was on the cape and walked into the dresser before I realized the powder room was in a different direction in CA. Silly Fran. You and dad are in our hearts everyday and the memories make me smile.

My phone number has changed to: (951) 742-5623......

I use to be one of her voluntones & I would design the altar at the Memorial's chapel service.....I can't believe it's been 6yrs already......!!!!

I grew up in Chillicothe Ohio, across the street from Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Lillian's parents. From the time I was five years old when I began visiting the Snyders and was introduced to their lovely daughter. One time she sang for me - an experience I will never forget. I was six years old when she married and I remember the excitement in the Snyder's home as the wedding day approached. Then I saw Lillian when she returned from California to visit her parents. After I went to college, my parents moved from Chillicothe to Cincinnati so I didn't see the Snyders so often but I have beautiful memories of my time with them and their lovely daughter whose voice I can still hear. My deep condolences to all of her family who loved her very much.

Just looking through your pictures tonight and thinking about you and dad. One of our friends is going to Yosemite at the end of July and all of those wonderful memories came flooding in. Mirror Lake, the Ahwanhee, Happy Isles, Vernal Falls and Camp Curry. And of course-Badger Pass. So many years of making memories. Climbing on rocks, going to that little church and marveling at Hallf Dome. Being introduced to the photographs of Ansel Adams was wonderful as I have been intrigued with his photographs for most of my life. You would be proud of your grandchildren: Philip is engaged to Kristin, Julia is happily teaching, Amanda is following her dreams with passion and success and Kyle is discovering who he is. All of the children are family kids and love being with us!! They are a blessing and you would be amazed at their sweetness, success and their capacity to love! You are missed everyday but I hold your teachings, values and love within me each day of my life. It is a blessing for you to walk with me each day and smile down at me at night. Thank you for your love. Your daughter, Fran

Hello Mrs. Mills,

I am really ashamed of myself for never contacting you on a regular basis there was so much that I wanted to tell you but didn't!! I miss those days of being a Voluntone at Memorial Hospital - especially when I did the Vesper's Program design OR special Christmas cards BUT mostly setting-up the altar arrangement during the Christmas Season!!!!
I WOULD really love to hear from Fran or Jon - they can reach me at: 1 (951) 823-0424 if I'm not at home please call back later or leave a message okay!! It would really surprise you that I'll be turning 64 yrs. old in about 5 months - I doubt very seriously if I live to be 70 yrs. - anyway......................!!!!

Love Forever Always,
Chryll Wilkins, a Family Friend

Hi Mom and Dad, missing you today in Big Bear where our family loved celebrating fun. Yahtzee, Pictionary and Ronardo's among the family favorites. I know you are looking down with pride at your precious family. Loving you forever, Your Daughter

Hi Mom, Fran and I are in Stockholm and just finished our Baltic cruise. Was thinking of you and dad being here the day it changed from Leningrad back to St. Petersburg. Had a great time. Saw many wonderful museums and heard some great music. Felt your presence. Love you and miss you!