Snyder, Louise Clara (Cathey)               wife of Dr. Dale Norman Snyder

Burial Date:  2017,  04/06       Age: 89        Lot: 936 E  Cremains

Louise Cathey Snyder passed away rejoicing in the hope of the resurrection on March 23, 2017. She was born in 1928 in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Franklin Warren and Clara Louise Cathey. She grew up in Castro Valley, California and graduated from Hayward Union High School in California. In 1950 she graduated from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. She and Dale, her husband, met at Wheaton and were married at the Hayward Presbyterian Church in California on June 16, 1951. Their first two years were spent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania while Dale completed his theological studies. They then spent the next 5 years in pastoral ministry in Bangor, Maine. Following this, the couple lived several years in The Hague, The Netherlands. While there, Louise taught at an international school and then became principal of the elementary and middle schools. Later, Louise received her M.A. degree in Library Science from the University of Denver and took the position of Director of the Library at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. She served in this position for 21 years until her retirement. During her tenure, she was honored by being elected as president of the Kansas Library Association. She was also largely responsible for the initiative to build a new college library as well as for the library design. Central to her life was her trust in the Savior whom she knew loved her and had given His life for her. Shortly before her last breath, she spoke of the love of Jesus. Louise often said that her funeral should not be dark and sad, but reflect the joy of the Gospel in light of the resurrection hope. This commitment to the Savior was the driving force behind her active involvement in the church. She had a special interest in missions and served on mission committees both in her church in Kansas and at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Marc. Louise was totally committed to her family and friends and, on occasion, could light up the room with her infectious laugh. She will be deeply missed by her husband Dale, her son Peter, her daughter-in-law Tiffany, her two grandchildren, Grace and Marc, and her friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 11:00 AM at John Knox Presbyterian Church (4150 Kalamazoo Ave. SE), with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11 AM. Memorial contributions may be given to Wedgwood Christian Services (3300 36th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512) or Sterling College Marc Snyder Memorial Scholarship Fund (125 W. Cooper Ave., Sterling, KS 67579). – See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=louise-Snyder&pid=184708146&fhid=21051#sthash.Mn5sxsOn.dpuf