Carl Snyder

Carl Eugene Snyder Portland Age 68, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007. He was born on November 15, 1939 in St. Johns, Michigan the son of Wavel and Lucile (Graham) Snyder. Carl enjoyed spending time outdoors including hunting, fishing, camping and riding snowmobiles. He retired from the Portland Public Schools as a groundskeeper. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 1 grandson and 1 great-grandson. Surviving are his loving wife of 40 years, Helen; children, Diane (Bill) Graham of Lyons, Jr. (Brenda) Thayer of Belding, Chris (Rose) Thayer of Lyons and Belinda (Randy) James of Sheridan; 12 loving grandchildren; many loving great-grandchildren; siblings, Jack Darling of Ovid, Edna Faylor of Fowler, Betty Rowley of Ionia, Delores Brunk of Stanton, John Snyder of Belding, Tom Snyder of Ionia and Bill Snyder of Middleville and numerous neices and nephews; with a special thank you to Bruce, John, Diane, Bill and grandchildren Brett and Dia. Cremation has taken place according to family wishes. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Carl's name. Online condolences may be made at www.schraubenlehman.com.