Anne Snyder

Longtime Cathlamet resident, Anne Snyder, 96, passed away at her home September 28, 2011. She was born June 21, 1915 in Trout Lake to William and Elsie (McCray) Sears. She came to live in Cathlamet at age 14, graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1936 and married Charles Snyder on June 21st of that same year; he preceded her in death in 1983.

Anne was a baker for the Snyder Family Bakery in Cathlamet as a young woman. She also worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Norman and Dr. W. L. Ray for several years and enjoyed working at the Cathlamet Pharmacy for 20 years. Anne was a member of Cathlamet Congregational United Church of Christ and OES maple chapter since 1944. She was on the advisory council for CAP where she also volunteered; she also volunteered at the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council and RSVP and was honored as legislative representative.

In addition to her husband, Charles, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Anderson; her brothers, Howard and Harold; and her sister, Elma Galvez. She is survived by a granddaughter, Kelly Sharon and her husband Mark; two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews of the Jackson family.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at Dowling Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne Snyder’s name to Cathlamet First Aid Division, P.O. Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612.

Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.