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Sue Snyder Obituary
Manistee, MI
October 10, 1945 - June 9, 2021
Sue Ann (Roberts Wojczynski) Snyder, age 75 of Manistee, Michigan, died Wednesday evening, June 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on October 10, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Jaworski) Wojczynski. Sue was a graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School with the class of 1963. Sue married Damian L. Snyder on June 3, 1972 at Basilica of Saint Adalbert in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1999. She had been employed with Interstate Trucking in Grand Rapids and in Manistee with Trinity Lutheran Nursery School. She also supported the family business, Snyder's Produce. Most of her life was devoted to raising her children and serving as caregiver for many relatives. She was very supportive of her children's activities, being involved with Band Boosters, coach of the Science Olympiad Team, a judge for Elementary Science Olympiad, just to mention a few. Sue also found time for gardening and creating flower bouquets, as well as painting, woodworking, and crafts. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Onekama.
She is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Maryann and Jason Allen of Freesoil, two sons and a daughter in-law, Joseph Snyder of Benton Harbor, MI, and Matthew and Tanya Snyder of Fond du Lac, WI, three grandsons, Grant Snyder, Grant Allen and Zane Allen. Several nieces also survive her.
Sue was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Ester Wojczynski, her husband, Damian Snyder, her infant son, Michael Snyder, and her brother, Robert Wojczynski.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama, Michigan, with Reverend Ruben Munoz celebrant. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemeterey also in Onekama.
The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday, from 11:00 AM until the time of the mass at 1:00 PM.
A memorial will be established in Sue's name, for the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the church on Thursday. Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jian Jung
June 15, 2021
To the family of Sue Ann,
Sue and I hi back to kindergarten days, all through grade school and high school. In our early years Sue and I , Bob and my brother, Bernie were all great friends. Sue snd I walked to and from school together every day. She was very bright and also kinder than kind.
I hope she had a good life and that she is now at peace. May her light shine !
Joni (Prawdzik) Jung
Bill snd Shelly Overkleeft
June 15, 2021
Maryann Joseph and Matthew we are so sorry for the loss of your mother Bill said she was the last of his family.. We kept in touch via Facebook and email our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jerry & Linda Hawes
June 15, 2021
Maryann & family and to all of your mother's extended family: Linda and I offer our thoughs and prayers on your loss. We are thinking of you.
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