James “Jimmy” R. Snyder, 82, of Spokane Valley, WA, formerly of Williston, ND, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at his residence in Spokane Valley.

James R Snyder was born on June 9th 1934 at home in Williston ND. He was the 5th child of 10 of Gertrude Magdelaine (Kramer) Snyder and James Dawson Snyder. He attended Webster school until the 6th Grade. After which he worked various jobs. He eventually moved to Longview, WA, where he worked in a lumber mill until the age of 17. He then joined the Army where he served in the Korean War serving a total of 9 ½ years. He was honorably discharged as a Sargent being honored with a Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal and 3 Bronze Service Stars. He married Faye Hudson May 4, 1957. They would have celebrated their 60th Anniversary this May.

He worked a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime providing for his family. He possessed a proud work ethic. He worked for Dowell, City of Williston, and later he retired from the LDS Church as a maintenance worker. In retirement he worked as a groundskeeper out at the Links of ND and in the bakery at Walmart.

He had a love for Boy Scouts. He served as scout Master almost 10 years for troop 300. He had many Eagle Scouts that were mentored by him. He loved his Priesthood leaders whom he worked within the Boy Scout Committees.

“Jimmy” was fondly nicknamed by his sister and was known by many had a radiant smile and would be anyone’s friend. He loved the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and a good campfire. In his later years, he enjoyed woodworking and carving Diamond Willow Canes.

He and his wife Faye served an 18 month Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from 2004-2005 in Nauvoo Illinois. He loved his family, his faith, and his country. He loved being with his family and spending time with his grandkids.

Jimmy passed away on March 7, 2017 at his home in Spokane, WA surrounded by his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Hudson Snyder; son, Fritz (Karen) Snyder of Miles City; son Rick Snyder of Williston ND; daughter Robin Maisey of Williston; Daughter Tracy (Dennis) Johnston of Spokane WA; Son Steven Snyder of Williston ND; 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; his sister Pearl Eoas of Silverton OR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude Snyder Pariseau and James Snyder; Brother Frank Snyder; Sisters Iona Davidson, Betty Timerick, Ida Rathbun, Matilda Keplin, Isabell Peacher, Wilma Ripplinger and Carrolann Rippelinger.