Robert W. Snyder, age 83 of Phoenix, AZ died February 2, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born May 3, 1934 to William and Dorothy Snyder in Springfield, OH. He served in the US Navy from June, 1952 to November, 1955 as an ET2 – Electronic Tech. Robert was married 58 years to his wife, Bess Snyder. He held several AA degrees in various electronic courses. He was an avid audiophile and book collector. He was a passionate hiker having hiked all the mountains surrounding the Phoenix area including the Grand Canyon, Havasupai, Hualapai and Superstition Mountains numerous times. He loved working on computers and building them. He took pleasure in continuing his education and learning and enjoyed traveling with Bess. He is survived by his wife, Bess Snyder.
A funeral service was held at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley – Gardiner Home in Phoenix, AZ.
