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William (Bill) Elwood Snyder, 81, was born December 19, 1925 in Miamisburg, OH to Dr. Glen and Vera Snyder. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John William; his brother, Lorain; and his son-in-law, Gildenir Santos. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary, of 53 years; three daughters, Martha Stanley, husband, Kip Stanley and grandson, Matthew Ryan Stanley; Michelle Snyder, and Sy Santos, (Laura). He was an Army Air Corp radio operator in WWII, and sent the weather report to the ship from which the Enola Gay took off. After graduating from the University of Dayton in 1950, teaching became his life-long passion. Bill was a principal-teacher with the BIA, Academic Head at Crownpoint, NM and later organized the GED program at Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute. After he retired he enjoyed woodworking and fashioned grandfather clocks for his children. Bill was an avid member of The European and Tom Young Health Spa and later joined the Defined Fitness Center. Bill especially enjoyed many years studying God's Word with the Men's Bible Study Fellowship. He will be remembered by his courage and grace during his battle with Parkinson's disease. We are grateful for the wonderful care he was given in his last days at many facilities throughout Albuquerque. Bill will be terribly missed by family and friends. Services will be held at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church, 8901 Candelaria NE, at Moon. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, on Menaul and Edith NE, with US Air Force Honors. Pallbearers will be Chris Root, Randy Myers, Bob Elliott, Kyle Elliott, Kip Stanley, Matthew Stanley, and Jim Shepherd. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008
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