King R. Snyder M.D.

KING R. SNYDER M.D. King R. Snyder M.D., aged 83, beloved husband of 65 years to Donna (Corson) Snyder, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 27, 2008. Dr. Snyder graduated in 1942 from Southside High School, Elmira NY. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy as a corpsman. He attended Bucknell University for his undergraduate degree and Temple University Medical School with a degree in medicine. He had a great love for the medical profession, knowing from a very young age that he wanted to be a doctor. He started his career in general practice and later received his license to practice Obstetrics and Gynecology. He enjoyed a wonderful career and was a prominent physician in the OB/GYN field, bringing many new lives into this world. He also served as city coroner in 1950's. In addition he provided care for Planned Parenthood clinics around the state as well as the prenatal clinic at the Chemung County health department. Dr. Snyder was not just a physician, he was a pioneer, never ceasing to search for new techniques and surgical procedures to improve patient care. He had an insatiable passion for learning and for teaching. Throughout his career he volunteered his time to teach – he regularly lectured the student nurses at the Arnot Ogden School of Nursing and also invited them to observe at his office. He sought to convey knowledge to everyone he came into contact with. He had many hobbies and passions which included golf, flying, crosswords, card games, and handiwork as well as volunteering his time with a literacy organization. As many of his friends and family know, he had a spontaneous and witty sense of humor, always making everyone smile with good and sometimes not so good jokes. As he used to say, "My jokes may be bad, but they're quick". In addition to his wife Donna, he is survived by their six daughters: Sherry Murrin, Judith Snyder, Catherine Snyder, Barbara Snyder, Tina Davis and husband John, and Beth Spaziani and husband Steve; seven grandchildren, David Murrin, Elizabeth Ward, Brian Karavish, Benjamin Davis, Jimmy Davis, Michelle Spaziani, and Alison Spaziani; two great grandchildren, Riley Murrin and Hailey Murrin. He is also survived by his brother Warren and his wife Galina Snyder, sisters Marilyn and husband Roger Carlson, Laurel and husband Charles LaLonde as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by his beloved parents Percy and Gertrude Snyder, loving son in law Smitty Murrin and grandson Aaron Karavish. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Burke and the Arnot Ogden nursing staff and Hospice for their compassionate care and emotional support. To celebrate Dr. Snyder's life, friends and family may visit Olthof Funeral Home, between 2:00 and 4:00 pm and 6:00 and 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 121 West Church Street, Elmira, NY, on Monday March 3, 2008 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation, designated to the Dr. King Snyder Fund for the continuing education of OB/GYN nurses. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.