Feature Article December 18, 2002
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Verona Mourns Don Sniderby Inie Platenius
Verona
is mourning the sudden loss of a well-loved and respected friend and
supporter, Don Snider, who died in a car accident last week.
Ripples of shock and sorrow run through the community as we try
to assimilate his passing.
Dons joyous smile
and enthusiastic encouragement were a bright light in all of his many
roles. In his work with the Verona Free Methodist Youth Group, in
helping a wide group of community youth to hone their skills in life
and music, and when helping a friend and neighbour, his gentle humour
and his keen mind made all who knew him a little brighter.
Among his many talents, Don was a topnotch sound engineer, a skill he
honed in his years on the road with the gospel group The Snider
Family. From Friday morning through Sunday night of the Verona
Festival, he was among the first to arrive and the last to leave,
working through the day and into the night, always anticipating the
technical glitches, always enthusiastic and encouraging with the
musicians especially the young ones. Many of the young musicians
in our area are Dons prot.
From teaching, to lending equipment, to volunteering his time,
his equipment and the big old bus, his encouragement and enthusiasm
fostered their talent and their love of music.
Dons deep Christian faith fueled his positive attitude.
As one friend and neighbour remarked, He was a good
ambassador to God. Don
was one of the rare people who could anticipate your need, lend a
hand, do the job right and never put himself forward.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Darlene, children
Derek and Melissa, and to his large and loving family.
His passing leaves us deeply sorrowful, but his living has
enriched all who knew him.
