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Donnie Snider Obituary

Donnie Snider, 53, of Waco, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 11, 2006, in a Dallas hospital. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Woodway First United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Smith officiating, burial to follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation with family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 13, at the funeral home. Donnie was born Sept. 13, 1952, in Waco, to James and Rita Snider. He had lived in Waco all his life. Mr. Snider was a member of the 1965 Northern Little League team, the only Waco team that ever made it to the World Series. This team finished third in the world. Over the years, Donnie continued to work with area Little League teams and was an inspiration to many athletes. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a long time member of Woodway First United Methodist Church where he was responsible for starting the athletic club and served in numerous capacities. He was a big supporter of Baylor University and worked for thirty years taking up tickets for athletic events. He retired at an early age from Haught Air Conditioning after 20 years due to his rare lung disease, Alpha 1 Antirypsin Deficiency. Those who are left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Brenda; daughters, Christine Medina and husband, Sergio of Waco, and Leann Brown and husband, Chad of Waco; and grandsons, Zakary, Luke and Nicolas. He is also survived by his parents, James and Rita Snider; sister, Suzie Eppers and husband, Danny of Houston; brother, Russell Snider of Waco; and sister, Jennifer Olson and husband, Dale of Robinson. Memorial donations maybe made to the Alpha 1 Foundation, MDA's ALS Division or Woodway First United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. September 13, 1952 - September 11, 2006

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Donnie Snider

30 Entries

jim fillmore

May 1, 2019

Donnie was the best Marine I ever knew. everybody was interested in what Donnie wanted to do. He was one of my best friends in life. his smile was so damn Awesome. never had a bad thing to say about anybody. yea, I miss Donnie, I miss him a lot.

ANN KUNKEL

October 3, 2006

ANN-KUNKEL

Susan Littlefield-zz

September 26, 2006

I am so sorry Donnie left us. I hope they find a cure for alpha soon.

Susan-zz California

Evelyn (Hensley)Sites

September 25, 2006

I will never forget the "special" attention Donnie gave my son when he wanted to be a left-handed catcher. He worked so hard with him and I appreciated it so much. He was a great coach and friend of mine. My prayers and blessings to Brenda and the girls.

Katie and Bobby Hensley's mom

Johnny Stephens

September 14, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about Donnie--both the information concerning his ALS and then of his untimely death. Donnie and I played baseball together at Northern in 1964 both for the Optimist Club and the All-Stars. I'd often catch a ride to practice with Coach Snider and Donnie since I lived on 11th and they were on 13th. Absolutely one of the best years of my life. Thanks, Donnie for being a big part of those memories.

Bonnie Nelson

September 14, 2006

September 13, 2006

Brenda, I'm so sorry to read about your loss. I remember when we lived across from each other on Crockett and how our girls played together. Melanie and Michelle join Carl & I in sending our sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike & Theresa Sparks

September 14, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss and wish we could be there to hug your neck. We came to know Donnie thru David and Sandi Brown. Their son Chad married LeAnn. Though we knew him for a short time he will be missed greatly.

Mike Adams

September 14, 2006

Rita and Buddy, I am sorry I will not be able to make it to the service. I am so sorry for your loss of Donnie but he is now healthy once again. The Lord sometimes takes the best a little early.

Kristi Kimmel (Walter) Plymale

September 13, 2006

Brenda,

I am so sorry for your loss. The following is a message Alton Ballard sent me when my father passed away.

"Just remember he is not gone. He lives on in your heart. He will help you overcome the physical loss, and will guide you through until you are together again."

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobby & Ginger (Johnson) Lambert

September 13, 2006

Our thoughts are with you Brenda, and your whole family. We are praying that the God of Peace comforts you in your time of great loss. We went to high school with Donnie and remember his passion for life! May the precious memories you have sustain you in the weeks to come.

Dennis Pollock

September 13, 2006

Run free in heaven with no worries about that next breath. Breath easy my friend, breath easy.

Clint and Mandee Menefee

September 13, 2006

Leann and Chad,

Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family in your time of need.

Jackie Beavers Kinder

September 13, 2006

Much heartfelt sympathy.

--A Robinson Graduate

Class of "73

Rodger Griffin

September 13, 2006

My condolence's and prayers are with your immediate and extended family.GOD be with all of you through this time of sorrow.

Donnie was and will always be an ALL-AMERICAN. Through Jr/ High school we had a great time and his smile will be etched in my heart forever, and knowing him, he's already got a ballteam picked out and is playing the game he so loved.

My Deepest Sympathy

Rodger Griffin

Crystal, Karl, Kory & Tyler Funk

September 13, 2006

Donnie was an extreme inspiration to my son, not only with his knowledge for baseball but his strong will to keep going no matter how bad he felt. Tyler loved and admired "Coach Donnie" and will always remember him. Our whole family became very attached to him over the last several years and we all know he will be coaching the angels in heaven!!

Joy Pruner

September 13, 2006

Brenda and Family,

May memories of happy times help you through the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean Smith

September 13, 2006

Sympathies to all the family. I live in upstate NY and I am also an alpha1 anti-trysin patient, age 52 with lung disease. I know what he went through and I am so sorry that we had to be born with both ZZ from our parents, a rare disease that takes you well before your time. I am so sorry for the family. My time will also be coming.

Sheila Coffman

September 13, 2006

Your family is in my prayers. The picture shown illustrates the incredible smile that I remember from church gatherings on Sunday mornings and on the softball field.

Our blessing is his legacy and knowing he is at peace now.

Warm regards,

Sheila Coffman (Daughter of Roger and Alice McCabe)

September 13, 2006

Brenda, I'm so sorry to read about your loss. I remember when we lived across from each other on Crockett and how our girls played together. Melanie and Michelle join us in sending our sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Harper

September 13, 2006

A love as great as HIS will heal all wounds and make you whole. God Bless. Donnie will forever be in our hearts. Our prayers and our love go out to Brenda and The Family

Kari Herman

September 13, 2006

Christine and Boys,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your father/grandfather. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you have. Remember, it is difficult to see, but light always follows darkness.

Paul and Kari Herman

Thom Clark

September 13, 2006

My deepest sympathies to Brenda and all of Donnie's family. He was the first to say 'let's go' when a reunion trip by our Little League team to Williamsport, PA was mentioned last year. We met again a few weeks ago in Waco. Again, he was the first to send an email saying 'let's do it'. And, Donnie mentioned that he knew where we could find some good chicken fried steaks (an inside joke to our teammates). His physical problems would be challenge to anyone, but I doubt there are but a few people who could confront life with an smile the way in which Donnie did. I will always admire his courage and dignity.

My God's peace and the promise of everlasting life through our Lord Jesus Christ comfort Donnie's family as he moves into the presence of our Lord.

Thanks for the memories, Donnie. (And especially thank you for having the only hit, a home run, in the State Championship Game. We would have been also rans without you.)

Thom

Gail Snider Nichols

September 13, 2006

Heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Love,

Cornelia Snider

David & Gail (Snider) Nichols & Family

Angie Eppers

September 12, 2006

Donnie was such an inspiration in my life. I can remember being young and going over to his house, spending the night and always having a good time. He is such a fighter and because of that I am so proud to say his is my uncle. I know that Donnie is in a much better place now and I am happy for that. I know we will meet again!

Kyle Stevens

September 12, 2006

Our entire family sends their prayers for comfort to your family. Donnie was so special to so many. We were touched on the baseball field, and we appreciate his love for kids and the game of baseball. He will be missed.

The Bill Stevens Family

Charlene (Wigley) Murphree

September 12, 2006

I have very fond memories of Donnie. He will be forever remembered by so many.

I pray that his family will find comfort in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

May God grant all of you the strength and comfort in these hours of mourning.

Donnie is a wonderful witness to all to continue in life no matter the hardships and struggle.

"Well done, good and faithful servant!"

GARY PEEBLES

September 12, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

John Abel

September 12, 2006

While I wasn't a close friend of Donnie's and haven't seen him for many years, we have been friends since that first game of the Northern All Stars when we (Southern) lost to them. I thought highly of Donnie and will miss him. My deepest sympathies to the family he leaves behind.

Kathy Brem McNair

September 12, 2006

I remember the days of Northern Little League and General Tire when Rocky and Donnie were good friends. Now they can be together and talk old times. My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family.

In thought and prayers,

Kathy Brem McNair and family

Debbie Mueck

September 12, 2006

In the quite moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.

You are held in gentle thought and prayers. May God hold the family in His arms and give comfort during this sorrowfull time of loss.

Donnie is with God now healed and happy. Each one of you will have his memories forever.

Remember God is with you and peace be with you.

Debbie

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