Sydney D. Snyder

Sydney D. Snyder obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Sydney D. Snyder

Sydney Snyder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hansen Mortuary Chapel - Phoenix on Nov. 3, 2025.
Sydney D. Snyder, age 83, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away peacefully in Sun City West on October 3, 2025. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 4, 1942, to Earl and Melba Schwensen and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sydney graduated from Arizona State University in May 1964 with a degree in Medical Technology. She began her career at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in May 1964, where she worked with dedication until her retirement in July 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Louie Snyder. Sydney and Louie were married on October 24, 1981 and shared 43 wonderful years together. She is also survived by her two sisters, Diana Martin and Stacey Thompson.
Sydney and Louie enjoyed spending weekends at their home in Flagstaff, Arizona, a special place her husband personally built. They shared many beautiful weekends there with friends.
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