Thearo Lamar Snider

Thearo L. Snider passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on December 8, 2011. He is survived by his children, Doug (Barbara) Snider, Michelle (Joe) Pimentel, Kurt Snider and his step-children, Jim (Dawn) Meyers and Dean Meyers. Thearo is pre-deceased by his first wife the Late Manuela J. Snider and his second wife, the Late Billie L. Snider. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Thearo served 22 years in the US Navy, was a veteran of the Korean War, served on a nuclear submarine and achieved the rank of Electronics Technician Master Chief. After retiring from the military, Thearo was a teacher for the San Francisco Unified School District. In 1990 he moved to Pollock Pines and was a substitute teacher for the El Dorado County School District. His life passions included going to Navy reunions, hiking, camping, woodworking, gardening, photography, computers, shooting, traveling and higher education.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14th at 12 Noon at Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home, 2855 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville. Friends may attend a visitation after 10 am on Wednesday. Interment will follow at Westwood Hills Mem. Park in Placerville. Contributions in Thearo’s name may be made to Snowline Hospice, 6520 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 or www.snowlinehospice.org. Friends may sign a guestbook and leave condolences at www.chapelofthepinesfunerals.com