1926 – 2019
Minerva Bowman Snyder peacefully went home to be with her Lord on August 28, 2019, at the home of Ananias and Sara Martin of Harriston, at the age of 92 years. Born November 27, 1926, Minerva was the beloved wife of the late Edward Snyder (1994). Dear mother of James and Alice of Beachburg, and Mervin of Saskatoon, SK. Loving grandmother of Patricia and Galen Horst of Hardwood Lake, Reuben and Marlene, Benjamin and Judith, Aaron and Eunice Snyder, Dorothy and Chris Martin, and Esther Snyder, all of Beachburg, Charlotte Snyder, and Lily Ann and Brad Wideman of Earlton, Ashley Snyder of Matthison, and Chris Snyder of Kingston. Fondly remembered by 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Samuel and Catherine Bowman, three brothers, five sisters, one daughter-in-law, and great-grand-daughter Amanda Horst (2019). Special thanks to Ananias and Sara for their compassionate care of Minerva during her final weeks, and also to family and friends for their loving support of Minerva over the many years. Visitation for relatives and friends took place on Sunday, September 1 at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A family service took place on Monday, September 2 at the funeral home, then to Montrose Meeting House for Interment and Public Service.
