Douglas G. Snyder

December 14, 1934 ~ October 14, 2018 Resident of San Jose

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, to Cecil and Maybelle Snyder, Doug was the youngest of four children, including two brothers, Duane and Ronald (both deceased), and sister, Joan Cussen. In 1954 he joined the US Air Force for four years. In 1960 Doug married Annette Turcotte in Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls. Doug had a variety of jobs but eventually became a general contractor and then a real estate broker.

In February 2017 he was diagnosed with ALS. He and his wife, Annette, were long-time members of Church of the Ascension where Doug was an active member of the Men’s Club. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sister, Joan Cussen, and children: Laurie Hostmeyer, Daniel Snyder (Martin Haye), Katie Snyder, and Pamela Snyder Sternberg (Adam Sternberg.) Son, Stephen Snyder, predeceased him. Dear to his heart are grandchildren, Jared Hostmeyer (Brooke), Sean Hostmeyer, Dana Hostmeyer, Sage Snyder-Bibbes, Sofie Sternberg, and Leah Sternberg and great-grandchildren, Emma and Jack Hostmeyer.

Funeral and Celebration of Life will be at Church of the Ascension,12033 Miller Ave, Saratoga CA 95070 on November 2, 2018, at 11:30 am with reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Patrick Fathers, 8422 West Windsor Ave., Chicago IL 60656 or ALS Association Golden West Chapter, PO Box 565, Agoura Hills CA 91376.