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Laurel Avery Snyder • 1936- 2006 A brief memorial service will be held Saturday, October 21st at 2:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, in Minot, ND. Laurel was born on September 19th 1936 to Arthur and Kleona Snyder in Evergreen Township near Berthold, ND. He Graduated from Minot High School in 1955 and served overseas in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959. He married Elaine Demchuk on December 30th 1961 in Minot, ND. They lived in Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked in restaurant management and as a chef. They later moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he entered into a partnership with his brother-in-law Dave Demchuk and opened a restaurant and lounge. He returned to ND and continued working in the food service industry until retiring due to health reasons. He is survived by his wife Elaine, five sons: Jeffrey, Bismarck; Timothy, Makoti; Bradley, Minot; Scott (Shannon) St. Michael, MN; and David (Noel) Fargo. Nine grandchildren: Buddy, Wahpeton; Amber, Minot; Jenna, Bismarck; Karissa, Kaitlyn, Erik and Evan, St. Michael, MN; Zachery and Gavin, Fargo; Brothers: Lyle, Hazen; Lee, Minot and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Laurel was a founding member of the Mouse River Horseman's Association, where he enjoyed riding his stallion "Dandy Dan" on many many trail rides and hunting trips. Until impeded by health issues Laurel enjoyed the fall deer hunting trips to the Bad Lands of ND, a family tradition started by his father and uncles in the early 40s. This tradition is now carried on by his sons, nephews and grandchildren. Laurel always said that he measured his wealth by the love of his family and his precious grandchildren. He loved them more than life itself and nothing gave him more pleasure than to watch them play and spend time with them, they gave him total joy. The only gift that he needed in life was the gift of his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Kleona, Brother Leslie, Sister Wanda and nephew Mark. Laurel's family would like to express their gratitude to the
Trinity ICU staff, fourth floor nurses, KDU unit, and Dr. Saffarin.
Their care and kindness is deeply appreciated and will be remembered. Officiant: John Harvey Speakers: Lyle Snyder, Lee Snyder, Kent Snyder, Friends and family Music:CD Selections Honorary Bearers; Laurel's friends and family Military Honors: Members of the American Legion, William Hanson Post #230, Makoti, ND
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