Obituary & Life History
Nina Kathryn Snyder passed away July 6th of 2010 in Grover Beach, California at the age of 90. Nina was born June 15th, 1920 on the family farm in Reamsville,...
Nina Kathryn Snyder passed away July 6th of 2010 in Grover Beach, California at the age of 90. Nina was born June 15th, 1920 on the family farm in Reamsville, Smith County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Irma Irene (Church) and A.R. (Aus) Barnes. Her childhood was spent on the family farm and she attended school near by. She attended and graduated High School in Franklin, Nebraska.
In 1937 Nina moved to Ottawa with her family. She met Carl Snyder, the love of her life, and they were married June 17th, 1942 in Riverside, California. She remained with Carl while he served in the Army during WWII until he was sent overseas. She was a home-maker until they became owners of Snyder Pharmacy in 1958 which they operated for thirteen years. Carl and Nina shared over 58 years of married life together. Nina moved to Fresno, California in 2004 where she resided with her daughter and family. Nina enjoyed traveling, dancing, listening to Carl play his clarinet in the various bands he played with over the years and being with family and friends.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: George, Robert, Donald, and her husband. She is survived by her daughter Karen Sue Yates and her husband David of Nipomo, California, granddaughter Jaima Yates of Burbank, California, Sister In-Law Betty Barnes of Ottawa, Kansas, two nephews Larry Barnes and Doug Barnes, and two nieces Linda Ferris and Judy Parker. She will be missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope House or Meals on Wheels and sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.
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