Born May 25, 1925 in Dortmund, Germany; passed away May 14, 2004 in Kirkland at age 78. She is survived by her daughters, M. Joanne Snyder and Barbara & husband Bruce Ching, of Woodinville; sons, Cary Snyder of San Jose CA, and Carl & wife Kim Snyder of Sunrise FL; 3 grandchildren, Charlene, Christopher, Lucas, and 1 great-granddaughter, Hana. Preceded in death by her husband, Clare Dean Snyder in 1998. At her request, no services. Private committal, Washelli Columbarium.