James Lewis Snider, 89, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was born on December 11, 1930 in Somerset, OH, the son of Charles Webster and Mary Julia (Henderson) Snider. Jim graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Somerset, OH.
Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was awarded the United Nations Medal; Korean Services Medal; Navy Occupation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Nancy Lee Nash on May 30, 1960 in New Lexington, OH and she survives.
Jim was the Director and Chief Engineer at Memorial Hospital and retired in 1992 after thirty years of service. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Local 50 Plumbers Union; VFW; American Legion and the Fremont Moose. Jim enjoyed fishing and was a handyman that enjoyed helping his family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife of sixty years, Nancy Lee Snider, Fremont, OH; children, Christopher L. (Diane) Snider, Susan L. Snider and Diane L. (Craig) Riehl, all of Fremont, OH; sister, Frances Deely of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary (William) Kelly, Charles Michael Snider and Lawrence Paul Snider.
Visitation: Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
The use of a face mask is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences at www.whhfh.com or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, August 8, 2020; 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH. Livestreaming of the service is available at: https://www.sacredheart-fremont.org/
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH with military honors provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Honor Flight Columbus or Heartland Hospice.
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Tammy Molina
Susan,
I would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul or your father rest in peace,
Tammy Molina and Family
Bill
Chris and family,
Please accept our condolences regarding the passing of your father. He will be missed by many.
Bill and Julie Burkett
Joan M. Engler
Diane, Craig & Girls, So sorry to see the notice that your Dad has passed. Prayers to you and your whole Snider family. You are blessed with the loving memories of the good times spent with your parents. Give your Mom a hug for me please.
Peace & Love, Joan Engler
Missy and Brian &Girls
Diane,Nancy,Susan and Chris and Family,we are so sad to hear about your dad,husband, grandpa,he was such a soft spoken,kind hearted,loving man. We love you all and are here if you need anything. Please know you’re in our hearts,thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. God be with you all.
Lori A Myers
Nancy and family. You are in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Liz Heinze
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your father susan. You always had such wonderful stories from him. I hope you keep those amazing memories at the forefront of your thoughts instead of sadness. He had a ton of impact on your life. Big hugs to your entire family!!!
MIKE AND ANGIE MEHLING
NANCY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS OF JIM
Dick Holland
Nancy and family.
You have my heart-felt condolences.
I remember Jim and you working during the festival for many years.
Dianne and I enjoyed our friendship with you.
Kathleen Spencer
Fremont Snider Family….We Are So Heartbroken Over The Loss Of Uncle Jim….Please Take Solace In His Beautiful Memory And Of His Long Life Well Lived…. Our Very Sincerest Condolences To You All & Our Many Prayers & Love, Kathleen Deely Spencer Family
Karon (Tolhurst) Chrzan
Dear Nancy and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. It saddens my heart to see so many of or used to be neighbors going on to their reward in Heaven.
I remember you all very well, but perhaps you do not remember me. We lived in the tan house three doors down from you on Oak Drive. We were the Tolhurst family.
I pray that you will find peace and comfort in these difficult times and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ’s Love,
Karon (Tolhurst) Chrzan
Russ
I worked for Jim at Memorial Hospital when I entered the workforce after High school. He was a great first “boss”. He will be missed.
Debra Carpenter
Susan, so sorry for your loss. Hoping his wonderful memories brings you peace
Angela
Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so sad for you on the loss of Jim.
My deepest condolences to you and yours.
He will always be fondly remembered by our Cypress Lake Garden family
May he Rest In Peace
Jim oberley
Very grateful we were able to visit with Jim over the winter in Fort Myers Florida. Jim was easy with a laugh, and love to reminisce about his past,friends and places. If there’s anything Liz and I can do please let us know, Chris has our number. Jim and Liz Oberley
Rosie Porter
Saddened to hear about Jim. Loss is felt by all those who knew him and the whole family. You are in our hearts.
Rosie and Mike Porter
Shari Snyder
My sympathy to your family, thinking of all of you.
Mary Bassett
Dear Nancy, Chris, Susan, Diane and families,
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. We were so fortunate to have Jim as our neighbour, for many years, at Cypress Lake Gardens. Jim was always so kind to our children and grandchildren. Just recently, in January 2020, Jim told us how much he enjoyed watching our grandsons (aged 6 and 4) roll a bike tire across the road to see who could roll it the furthest. The tire did reach Jim and Nancy’s condo. We will definitely miss Jim.
Take care, we are thinking of you all.
Adrian and Mary Bassett
Anne Lorenz
Nancy and Family, we are so sorry for your great loss. Jim was a quiet man, pleasant with everyone. He will be missed by many at Cypress Lake Gardens. Jim is at peace in the loving arms of Jesus. Denny and Anne Lorenz
Bobby and Violetta Rhea
Chris, Diane, and family. We’re saddened by your great loss and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you comfort as only He can give. You have a beautiful family and have been great neighbors. May God bless you and yours. and remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God Bless.
william Deely
Nancy, Chris, Susan, Diane and Families so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. Like my dad I always thought Jim was a great man who loved his family very much. Mom always said how wonderful Jim had been as a brother growing up and that Aunt Nancy and Jim were such a great couple. The Fremont Snider’s I always felt very close to when we were very young. Always loved watching Dad and Jim crack a beer and talk about old times growing up in Somerset. Jim would always just call my Dad Deely. I am happy that Jim got to live a long life like my dad and he was with all of you when he passed. Uncle Jim did it right. Lived a great life with a wonderful family and helped everyone he could. Rest in Peace and say hello to all our people in heaven. We will meet again and all be together again one day. We love you all. Bill Deely & Family
Patty Williams
For the family of Mr. James Snyder, I’m so sorry to hear the lost of your father. My heart and prayers go out to you and the family, during this difficult time.