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Mark Steven Snyder

Sept. 8, 1954 — Aug. 5, 2009

MONTROSE — Longtime Montrose resident, Mark Steven Snyder, age 54, passed away at his home in Montrose of natural causes on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. Mark was born to Lee and Margaret (McFerran) Snyder on Sept. 8, 1954 in Denver, Colo. He was a loving husband and father. Mark spent the first five years of his life in Englewood, Colo. until the family moved to Arvada, Colo. Mark went to North Arvada Junior High School and then on to Arvada High, graduating in 1972. At Arvada High School, Mark was named Athlete of the Year and made All State Football as well as All State Wrestling. Following high school, Mark attended Northwestern Junior College in Sterling, transferring for another four years to CSU. Mark continued wrestling in college, and his family fondly says, "he continued wrestling until the day he died." Mark met Pam Hodges in Denver, and they were married on Aug. 13, 1983 in Arvada, Colo. Mark and Pam moved to Montrose in 1993, where they have raised their three children. Mark continued his love of sports through support of his children's athletic endeavors. His vocal encouragement at his daughter's soccer games and his sons' wrestling matches was exuberant and enthusiastic. First and foremost, Mark was a family man. He enjoyed hunting, primarily to be outdoors with his sons. Mark was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Montrose, as well as the Gideon's, and the "Good News Jail and Prison Ministry." 

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Mark is survived by his wife, Pam (Hodges) Snyder of the family home; daughter, Whitney Snyder of Lakewood; son, Sam Snyder, of Ft. Collins;  son, Seth Snyder of the family home; A visitation for family and friends will take place at Valley Lawn Funeral Home Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. A memorial service, in honor and celebration of Mark's life, will be officiated by Pastor Paul Parsons at First Presbyterian Church in Montrose on Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 am. Services will conclude at the church. Valley Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the care and arrangements for Mark and his family, 505 S. 2nd St., Montrose, CO 81401, (970) 249-4400.

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Boston MA wrote on Oct 23, 2009 12:30 PM:

" A wonderful family man, coach, friend and father.

Boston MA "




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Lexington MA wrote on Oct 23, 2009 8:52 AM:

" Mark was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.

Lexington MA "




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Marilyn Mellor Wessels wrote on Aug 13, 2009 4:51 PM:

" I met Mark 40+ years ago at the Denver Bronco games, where he would be accompanied by his Dad and brothers. I watched him grow through the teen years and into a wonderful, caring and respectful young man. One I would have been proud to call my own. My deepest sympathy to all of Mark's family and especially to his wonderful parents Lee and Margaret. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. "




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Smile missed wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:59 PM:

" I first met Mark when I worked at the Work Force Center years ago. He also chaperoned my daughters 5th grade trip to Camp Red Cloud. Over the years I have run in to him in various places. He always had a smile and asked how everybody was. I will miss running in to him and being greated with a smile. "




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Laura Merritt wrote on Aug 10, 2009 10:20 PM:

" Pam, Whitney, Sam, and Seth, I was truly so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and we're praying for you in such a difficult time. "




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