Leonard David Snyder
August 25, 1939 ~ July 30, 2020
Leonard David Snyder “Len” age 80, of Vienna, VA passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020. Beloved husband of 59 years to Frances Scott Snyder; devoted father of David Snyder (Joyce) and Tracey Snyder Dangler (Charles); son of the late Andrew and Dillie Savilla Snyder. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Allan, Scott, Steven, and Jonathan Snyder, and Isabella, Addison, and Samuel Dangler. The youngest of twelve, Len is predeceased by seven brothers and one sister. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences and fond memories of Len may be offered at www.moneyandking.com
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Uncle Len was such a good man, and he was truly beloved! Because of the miles between us, I usually saw him only once a year at our family reunion, but over more than 50 years that was enough time to realize that he (along with Aunt Fran) was the heart of our extended family and the preserver of our legacy. He had binders of information on each of his parents, his 11 siblings, and our ancestors, and he collected and recorded every photo and every detail meticulously. There were always very long tables set up at our reunions for people to look through his binders and learn about our family, truly a highlight of every gathering. He left all of us with a great sense of reverence and respect for our heritage, which will be a gift for generations to come. More than that, though, Uncle Len will be remembered for his goodness, his decency, his humor, and his affection for each of us. We all loved him, and we will miss him. God bless Uncle Len! May he Rest In Peace! Anna Marie Shastay Sneeringer
Thank you for sharing. Daddy loved sharing the family history, that is for sure! And he loved you all so much ?
Len was an energetic leader and writer in the Vienna Personal History Writers class conducted at the Vienna Community Center. I could always relate to his stories of growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch farm community as he and I had many similar memories; working in the fields,. working with livestock, military service, etc. Fran also was a contributor as she always remembered to bring goodies for special days like Valentines Day. I will always fondly remember Len.
Thank you for sharing. Daddy loved the writing class and sharing all his memories with you all. And my mom does make the best goodies!
Len was a leader in the establishment of Vienna Personal History Writer/s Class. These photos show Len, Len and Fran, and founders Herman, Walter and Len. Len leaves many vignettes of his life in Pennsylvania Dutch corn try
Thank you for sharing. I will miss hearing him tell all of his stories. He loved the writing class!
It was a wonderful blessing to have Len as my Uncle. We all enjoyed the visits Uncle Len and Aunt Fran made to our farm. My Dad was pretty quiet except when his brothers came around.It was a joy listening to them. Uncle Len had a smile that would light up the room he was in. He had a heart to help others. After my parents died, he and Aunt Fran were there for us with hugs and kind words. I wish I could hug you right now, Aunt Fran. Sending hugs and prayers to the whole family. Chris Dotterweich
I worked with Len & Fran, although Fran was working as a Mother, when we were in Prague, Cz., so many years ago, 1971. I was just 19 years old as a Marine Security Guard at the embassy. Len took me under his wing, as did Fran. Later in my posting after a year in Prague both I and the Snyder family ended up in Frankfurt, Germany together and I’m proud to say that Len and Fran welcomed me into their home on the very last night before I returned to the States for my discharge from the Marine Corps. I always looked to Len for advice and I considered him my “uncle”, “older brother”. A very wise man.
I regret that I never looked for him before now because we probably only lived 20 miles apart from each other for the last 30 years. I live in Alexandria, VA. If any one sees this and Fran is still alive, I would love to re-connect.