Lansing, Michigan
Born December 10, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI to Eric Ward and Mildred Jean (Youngs) Snider, Sr., Eric passed away suddenly doing what he loved, riding his bicycle on July 26, 2016. Eric received his PhD from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. He taught at the University of Toledo in Ohio for 20 years, then Bethel University in St. Paul, MN; moving to Lansing in 2010 where he eventually took the position of Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at Lansing Community College. He was a member of Redeemer United Methodist Church, DeWitt, MI. He loved fishing, hunting, hiking and bike racing. He was a member of TNR (Tuesday Night Riders) and enjoyed spending time riding with them whenever he could. He enjoyed coaching sports, especially his own children. Eric was a lifelong learner, always finding ways to integrate philosophical thought with his faith.
He is survived by his wife and tandem partner of 38 years, Beth Anne (Jorgenson) Snider; daughter, Jayne Snider; son, Kevin Eric (Marissa Perez) Snider; parents, Eric and Mildred Snider, Sr.; brothers, Carl (Chris) Snider and Tom Snider; sisters, Karen (Doug) Larabel, Kristy (Bob) Cumings, Kathi (Ed) Grifhorst, and Karol (Tom) Veltkamp; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Carol Jorgenson; and sister-in-law, Sue (Roger) Hollis.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 29, 2016 at Redeemer United Methodist Church, 13980 Schavey Road, DeWitt with Pastor Rodney Kalajainen officiating. Visitation will be Friday 12 PM - 2 PM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Eric's name may be made to League of Michigan Bicyclists. The family is being served by Tiffany Funeral Home. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com
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