Betty Louise Snyder Lund

Betty Louise Snyder Lund, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, passed away on May 31, 2023, at 87. Betty was born on October 6, 1935, in New Castle, PA, as the only child of the late Paul and Olive Snyder. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Peter C. Lund. Their children include Mark C. Lund (deceased), A. Louise Lund (wed to James P. Kirk, deceased), and Karen C. Lund (wed to Matthew V. Barton). Their grandchildren include Matthew C. Lund (wed to Julie Lund) and Peter A. Kirk. Their great-grandchildren are David and Caleb Lund. She is also survived by nephew and niece James & Susan Queen.

Betty graduated from Surrattsville High School in Clinton, MD, in 1953. She was an active member in 4-H when young, becoming a 4-H All Star for Life. She joined Job's Daughters in Bethel 1 in Washington, DC, and later founded Bethel 41 in Maryland. While in Job's Daughters, she was Honored Queen, Guardian, and Grand Bethel Honored Queen of Maryland. Later, she joined the Order of the Eastern Star Trinity Chapter of DC.

Betty married Peter Lund in 1956 and later joined him in their family business, Lund's Camping Center, as vice president. She worked there many years, blazing a trail as a female business leader in an industry led by men.

Betty loved to dance, read, and watch old movies, especially musicals. She adored dogs and owned many in her lifetime. She was feisty, opinionated, and generous, especially to religious charities and Native American schools. She was fiercely devoted to her family and, despite many medical issues in later years, loved being with them as much as possible. Her most devoted lifelong friends--her beloved Aunt Leora Heckathorne and her beloved friend Mary Davis--went before her this past year. She leaves behind another devoted friend, Sherley Howell. Raised as a Presbyterian, Betty had an ecumenical spirit and an abiding faith in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Donations in tribute to Betty Lund can be made to Capitol Caring Health (https://capitalcaring-tributelights.funraise.org) or to St. Labre Indian School (https://www.stlabre.org). Cards can be sent to Peter Lund, 12714 Country Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601.