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Helena Snyder Obituary

Helena Lohman Snyder, born February 2, 1920 in Meridian, California to the late George and Mary Rau Lohman, passed away on October 2, 2016 at her home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Helena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter Douglas Snyder, whom she married on July 13, 1941. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Painter, Leslie Stokes (Harold), and Dorian Burdick (Terry); grandchildren, Douglas Kruse, Joan Hanrahan (Tom), and Sue Ann Stokes; special grandchildren, Lisa Hasten (Larry) and David Stokes (Nancy); great-grandchildren, Tyler Stokes and Anna Stokes; special great-grandchildren, Patrick Stokes (Diana), Gregory Stokes (Samantha), Douglas Stokes (Sarah), Caroline Stokes, Johnny Thomas (Laura), and Shannon Thomas; and special great-great grandchildren Madeleine Stokes, William Stokes, and Josie Thomas. Helena will be remembered for her zest and love of life, enjoying movies, and reading. She was always ready for a party and a good time, and always enjoyed being included with the "birthday lunch bunch." She especially loved her little Maltese, Sophie. Special thanks to Bebe Maestri for her frequent cards and loving visits, and to Marilyn Evans for her very special and meaningful hospice care. There will be a celebration of Helena's life announced in the near future. Any remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, 2016.

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Meg Greenfield

November 10, 2016

Dear Mrs. Stokes and Susie,

I am saddened to hear of Mrs. Snyder's passing and hope you know that I am thinking of you both during this time. Mrs. Snyder was such a lovely lady and she was very kind to me each time I would see her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I am sending my love.

Most Sincerely,

Meg PiliƩ Greenfield

Dorian Burdick

October 11, 2016

I think about her daily. I have an urge to call her everyday. I rejoice in knowing that she is in heaven with the love of her life and Jesus.
Dorian Snyder Burdick

Charlene Berger

October 6, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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