Dr. Harold Jack Snyder

SNYDER Dr. Harold Jack Snyder died Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Baton Rouge, La. Age 82. He and what he represented will be greatly missed, as this loved, admired, respected husband and father now joins in peaceful, divine life his treasured wife Dorothy, and parents: Lillian and Harold Addison ""Beggs'' Snyder. He will also live on in his children's minds and hearts. Survivors include 3 daughters: Susan and husband Michael, Nichols, Lynda Wilson and Beverly and husband, Richard B. Hymel; 2 sons: Harold Jack Snyder, Jr. and Casey Beggs Snyder; 2 sisters: Lillian Snyder and Ada Mc Carthy; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Dr. Snyder was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and lived in New Orleans for 35 years. He realized significant achievement in academia, the engineering profession, athletics and in service to his country as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Educated at Dormont High, the University of Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Emory and the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his doctorate in Metallurgical Engineering. He has taught, holds several patents, written numerous articles, is a Fellow of the American Society for Metals and has been recognized in Who's Who in America and in Men of Achievement. Visiting at Beinhauer Funeral Home, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2006. Religious Service at Ruthfred Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006. Conducted by Pastor John Dennis. Interment: Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Pittsburgh, PA with military honors. Donations to Alzheimers organizations are appreciated.