Esther Arlene Snyder

Esther Arlene Snyder, age 79, passed away January 6, 2017 after a long battle with dementia at The Laurels of Coldwater. She was born on January 22, 1937 in Coldwater, MI to parents Clifton and Rosa Snyder. Esther worked for several years as a nurse at Froh’s Nursing Home in Sturgis. Then worked as a part time home care provider for the elderly, until her retirement. She loved animals, playing records, and crocheting.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Marion and brothers Warren and Lawrence Snyder.

She leaves behind her brother Rex Snyder of Quincy and four loving children: Tina Kaiser of Niles, MI; David Johnson of Bronson, MI; Connie Radics of Mishawaka, IN; Kathy Alldredge of Liberty, SC. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren: Michael Kaiser and Julie Carter, Johanna White 30, Sarah Roberts 28, Hannah Johnson 18, Carrie Zimmer 36, Nina Lolmaugh 31, Wayne Zimmer 25, Merissa Tucker 17, Cameron Alldredge 19, Candice Alldredge 15, Caleb Alldredge 12, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Esther was a loving mother, grandmother and nurse who will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

According to her wishes, Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Arrangements entrusted to Putnam Funeral Home, 11 E. Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI 49036