Dorothy Snyder

Dorothy Jean Snyder, 89, was welcomed home into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024, with family by her side. Dorothy was born on November 9, 1934, in Lunenburg, AR, the oldest of two children to Homer and Dessie Coleman. Her family moved from Arkansas to Arizona in 1938, living in Phoenix and Kingman, cities close to a river; her father worked for the Bureau of Reclamation building hydroelectric dams. After Dorothy completed her first year of high school in 1951, her family moved from Davis Dam to Wenatchee, WA, where her father worked on the Rocky Reach Dam project. Dorothy graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1956. She attended Wenatchee Valley College and graduated with her Licensed Practical Nursing degree in 1958. Dorothy worked in her nursing career for 40 years, shining her light and love to patients and staff at St. Anthonys, Deaconess, and Central Washington Hospitals, before retiring in 1999. Dorothy had the respect of everyone she worked with, and her family enjoyed the benefit of hearing wonderful stories from doctors, nurses, and patients about how kind and caring she was. Nursing was the perfect career for her as she was a caregiver at heart, and she spent her life serving others. Dorothy met Donald Snyder at the Church of Christ. They were married in Wenatchee, WA, at Ohme Gardens on August 29, 1953, leading to a wonderful 66-year marriage. They shared a deep commitment to each other through all of the difficult and beautiful journeys of life. Until death did they part, with Don’s passing in 2020. Dorothy had a zest for life and lived every minute that God blessed her with to the fullest until her body no longer allowed it. She loved her family and friends beyond measure and cherished time with them. Dorothy was ready at a moment’s notice to do anything or go anywhere, especially if it involved family or friends. Sporting events, birthday parties, concerts, theater, music, and dance programs are some of the events she enjoyed. Backpacking into high Cascade alpine lakes, fishing, and camping in God’s beautiful nature, along with traveling across the US and to other countries. were among her favorite adventures. Dorothy loved many genres of music; she sang in choirs in high school and church and made up songs to many things her children said. A gift her children shared with their children, and they now share with their children; a gift that keeps on giving! Dorothy wrote, “I’m so happy I accepted the invitation Jesus Christ has offered us humans. Acts 2, go home & read & accept the truth. It will forever change your life. It’s the most wonderful insurance & no premiums owed. You now are to live daily as His representative & to pass along the convicting truth to others. What a privilege. Worth more than gold! Home in heaven with Jesus himself.” This is the way she lived. She is survived by her Children: Gordon (Liz), Brett (Diana), and Vonna (Tom) Harris, Grandchildren: Jesse Howard, Nate (Jessica) Harris, Marina Blane, Caren (Kevin) Jackson, Andrew Harris, Melissa (Matt) Norton, Kristin (William) Kennedy, David Snyder, Great-Grandchildren: Sophia Walloch, Nakoda Norton, Jackson Howard, Grayson Harris, Everett Norton, Rylee Harris, Owen Harris, and Havok Waters, also many loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Snyder; her Parents, Homer & Dessie Coleman; Brother, Borden Coleman; and Daughter, Cherie Reneé. All who knew Dorothy know they will see her again in heaven, walking and talking with Jesus and enjoying the best concert ever. The memorial service celebrating Dorothy’s life is Friday, June 28, at 3:00 pm at King’s Orchard Church of Christ, 1610 Orchard Ave, Wenatchee, WA. A Graveside service will be at 1:00 pm the same day at the Wenatchee Cemetery. Arrangements made by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

Dorothy Snyder

November 9, 1934 - May 16, 2024