Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Snyder, Thomas Langdon May 16, 2018
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. May, 26, 2018

THOMAS LANGDON SNYDER, 73
Thomas Langdon Snyder, 73, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 16,
2018, at home. He was born March 17, 1945, in Lansing, the son of Timothy and
Phyllis (Southwell) Snyder.

Tom graduated Portland High School in 1963 and then Ferris State college in 1968
with a marketing degree, He started his working years in Portland at St. Patrick Catholic
School as a math and science teacher for two years followed by being the school principal for
another two years. The next chapter in his career started in 1973 when he took over a third
generation family business, Snyder's Insurance Agency. Tom met the love of his life,

Sharon, during this time, whom he married in 1980. Tom and Sharon sold the insurance
agency in 1985. He then had a brief career at Tri-County Electric Company in
Portland as the customer relations manager. This brought him  to the most rewarding chapter of
his life as Tom and Sharon moved to Ludington to purchase Snyder's Shoreline Inn in 1986. The
next 27 years were full of hard work, long hours and fun as he and Sharon built a 
successful business that they truly loved due to the loyal employees, guest and
local business owners. During this time, they also engaged in business ventures with
Snyder's Pier House (ten years) and Snyder's Storage.

Tom was known for his kindness to others and the uncanny ability to bring out the
best in people. He was an extremely hard working many who loved having fun and embraced
life. He never asked anyone to do something he wasn't willing to do himself. Tom and
Sharon's seasonal business allowed them to travel and winter 27 years in Florida Keys. This
time brought much enjoyment to his and Sharon's life together. It was full of fishing,
friends, family, laughter, music and just enjoying the Keys life. The last two years, Tom and
Sharon wintered in Mesa, Arizona. more than anything else, the time spent with his family
was the most important of all.

Tom was an active member of St. Simon Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He was also very active with Help ministries and the former St. Simon food Pantry. Tom
served on the Ludington & Scottville Chamber of Commerce and the Ludington Area Convention
and Visitors Bureau board for several years. While in Portland, Tom had been a
member of St. Patrick catholic church and was active in the Portland Jaycees, Knight of
Columbus, Elks and the Chamber of Commerce, serving as president for four years.

Tom is survived by his wife, Sharon along with their children, Robert J. (Deena)
Mayhew of Grand Rapids, Laura (Doug) Pung of Portland, Michelle (Paul) Snyder Ardern of
Dundalk, Maryland and Angie (Mike) Snyder Kuhn of Ludington; five grandchidlren, Alex Pung, 
Nathan Pung, Serena Kuhn, Emma Adams and Matthew Adams; his sister, Janice (Bob) 
Switzer of Mesa, Arizona; three nephews, Scott (Esther) Switzer, Jeff Switzer, and
Tim (Julie) Switzer; and his brother-in-law, Monty (Margaret) Ashton of Ludington.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and his infant sister, Jacqueline.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St.
Simon Church in Ludington, with Father Wayne B. Wheeler presiding. A luncheon in the
Family Center will follow. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to lakeshore Food Club or
Help Ministries.

"Adios and Carpe Diem You Sums of ......"

Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. beaconfh.com

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