Betty Snyder

Betty Lou Snyder, age 82, passed away December 10, 2010 at her home in Wickenburg. She was born May 27, 1928 in Mound City, Kansas to Henry O'Conner and Daisey Daniels O'Conner. Betty was raised in Sacramento, California where she met and married James Curtis. They both attended Sacramento City College and later moved to Des Moines, Iowa where Jim attended school at Drake University with Betty's support. They later moved to Des Moines, Iowa where Jim attended school at Drake University and Betty supported him. Upon completion of his schooling they moved to Seattle where she supported her husband to a successful career. It was during this time that they adopted their children David and Rachel. Betty devoted her time to being a mother and homemaker. She was an avid golfer and a member and former president of the Ladies division of the Broadmoor Golf Club in Seattle. Betty moved to Arizona in 1982, settling in Scottsdale where she eventually met her second husband Alex Snyder. She and Alex moved to Wickenburg in 2000. Most important in Betty's life were her family and being a mother and grandmother. She loved her animals and enjoyed gardening. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband James Curtis in 2008 and her second husband Alex Snyder in 2004. She is survived by her children: David Curtis (Josie) of Houston, Texas and Rachel Cox (Gary) of Pullman, Washington, Granddaughters: Jennifer Oney (Jason), Melody Myers (Zane), Bailey Cox, Erin Cox and Isabella Sun and 1 great-grandson Talon James Oney. A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held today, December 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Wickenburg Funeral Home with interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests memorial contributions in Betty's name be made to any animal charity of your choice.