Mark Snyder

Mark Wesley Snyder, 51, son of the Ralph E. Snyder and the late Barbara Jean Snyder passed away peacefully on January 13, 2009 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a short bout with cancer.
Mark “Sparky” was born May 9, 1957 in Peoria, IL. He grew up in Des Moines and attended Saydel High School and enjoyed NASCAR, sports and fishing. He received his electrical license while working in Carlsbad, CA. Mark later moved to Maui, Hawaii, his paradise, where he lived approximately 10 years. While living in Maui he enjoyed spending time with his long time companion Rhonda McCarthy and his many friends, going to the casino and playing poker.
In addition to his father, Ralph Snyder he leaves behind his brothers, Steven, Ralph (Kelly) and Scott Snyder, all of Des Moines; nephews, Mason, Clayton and Alec, all of whom adored their uncle Mark; his uncle, John (Dorothy) Snyder of Largo, FL; and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the funeral home with burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice In Johnston.
“Aloha” to you all from Mark.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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