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Walter Raymond (Ray) Snyder, 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen; 7 grown children, three sons, Alan, Kurt and Tim; four daughters, Laura, Cheryl, Rita and Cynthia and their spouses; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and sister, Rena Mae Joseph and husband Arthur. He was preceded in death by his sister, Leona Pilgrim. Ray was born in Salida, Colorado in 1924. He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served in the South Pacific theater during World War II. After honorable discharge he attended Colorado State University where he met his future wife, the former Helen Chavez. He graduated in 1950, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as a Computer Analyst at Sandia Base and at IBM and later worked for the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) until his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. He enjoyed camping, fly-fishing, dancing (folk, square, clogging) and popcorn, but Ray's favorite activity was tackling the tasks of daily life. A real"Renaissance Man" of the practical, Ray was a builder, baker, gardener, electrician, plumber, repairman and a master mechanic of all things large and small. He will be remembered by family, friends, and neighbors for his generous heart and for his willingness to lend a helping hand and to give of his time and talents. The Rosary will be recited on Monday, April 14, 2003, 7:00 p.m. in the chapel at French Mortuary on Lomas Blvd. NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Claremont and Vermont Streets. Cremation will follow and interment of cremains will take place in Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the WWII Memorial Fund American Battle Monuments Commission, Attn: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, Washington D.C. 20090-6074. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. 275-3500
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