- Date Of Birth: February 5, 1933
- Date Of Death: October 26, 2015
- State: Michigan
James Ray Snyder, age 82, of Dowagiac, died peacefully, Monday, October 26, 2015, in The Timbers of Cass County in Dowagiac. He was born February 5, 1933 in South Bend, Indiana, the youngest of three children, to Howard and Leora (Eggleston) Snyder. He married Geraldine Stephenson July 23, 1953 in Dowagiac, Michigan. She preceded him in death.
He was also preceded by his parents; one daughter, Tara Lynn High; and one brother, Don Snyder. Jim was an avid reader. He loved to crochet. Jim spent his time with crossword and sudoku and jigsaw puzzles. His favorite teams were Notre Dame and Detroit Lions. James will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Jeanne and Neil Carter of Stevensville, Michigan; his son and daughter in law, Jeff and Mary Snyder of White Pigeon; six grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Toney of Edwardsburg; and a host of nieces and nephews.
