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1934
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2020
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Leslie Snyder Obituary
Born Sept. 17, 1934, in Paw Paw, he is the son of Bernard R. and A. Marie (Cuddeback) Snyder.
A White Pigeon resident since 1950, coming from Paw Paw, he was employed by Paramount Furniture in Sturgis and a truck driver for Central Transfer in Elkhart. He retired after 30 years of service. He was the past Chief of Police in White Pigeon, a fireman and a member of the Jaycees.
On May 29, 1954, he married Mary Jane Gouker in Constantine. She survives, along with his children Debbie (Jerry) Hostetler of Colon; Denise (Ron) Kroll of Howe, Ind.; Shawnee (Jeff) Larabee of Muskegon; Tiffany Carpenter of Mottville; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Virginia (Max) Tavenier; brother Ralph (Elsie) Snyder; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Dorothy Simmons; brothers Bernard, Donald, Lee and David Snyder.
Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Cremation will follow with interment of cremains at a later date in White Pigeon Township Cemetery.
Donations may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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doug klimchock
November 7, 2020
les made me laugh all the times i was down in fla. for the winter. he became a good friend and i will sorely miss him.
Bernard Snyder Jr. & Family
October 14, 2020
We are saddened by the loss of our Uncle Les but will never forget him.
His personality and story's were off the charts to say the least.
One can only think of Les and smile at the memories he has left us.
He will always be missed but never forgotten. RIP!!!
Denise
October 12, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss, for the past 10 years he has been a amazing neighbor, always a smile and a wave. You will be missed!
Tiffany carpenter
October 12, 2020
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