Marion Floyd Snider

Marion Snider, 97, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, died January 21, 2017, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was born to Floyd Otis Snider and Clara Georgia Snider in Richmond, Kansas. Marion was the third son of four, his brothers Claron, Arden and Edwin. Marion attended school in Erie, Kansas, and completed high school at John Brown University and earned a B.S. in Business and Accounting. He was employed at J.B.U. for 45 years and 6 months. Marion served as Accountant, Business Manager and Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. He married Adanell Buffum on May 23, 1942. Adanell served at J.B.U. as a teacher. Marion was an active member of the community and a civic leader. He served on the boards of Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital, City Library, City Council, Chamber of Commerce past president and Rotary Club past president. After retirement, Marion served 15 years as a volunteer assisting seniors citizens with Income Tax filing. Marion was a n active member of First United Methodist Church and spent many years as Head Usher, serving on the Finance Committee and the Administrative Board. He was the recipient of the 1994 Pioneer Citizen Award. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Claron and Arden, his wife Adanell Buffum Snider, to whom he was married for over 70 years, daughter Ann Snider Wisdom and daughter in law Pamela Eads Snider. He is survived by daughter Nancy Snider, son Stewart Snider, daughter Melanie Snider Mason and husband Wayne; son in law Howard Wisdom; six grandchildren Robyn Snider Lancaster and husband Howie, Joe Wisdom, Sarah Wisdom, Martha Mason Cox and husband David, Joanna Mason Hankins and husband Eric and Matthew Mason; three great grandchildren Eli Lancaster, James Cox and Nathan Cox; long time family friend and caregiver Sondra Wattenbarger and brother Edwin Snider. Heartfelt thanks to all who nurtured and cared for Marion in his last days: friends, neighbors, church and Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab. Marion loved God and the Christ, our Lord who died for him and for us. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with Dr. Randy Rowlan officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or The Marion F. Snider Scholarship Fund at J.B.U.

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Marion Floyd Snider

November 21, 1919 - January 21, 2017