Mark Snyder, 45, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away after nearly a two-year battle with cancer on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
He was born on March 26, 1979, to Dennis and Jane (Hyder) Snyder in St. Joseph, Missouri.
He graduated from Savannah High School in 1997. During high school he was an active member of the FFA and the varsity basketball team. He was also a member of the Savannah First Christian Church.
Mark was an only child who was deeply loved, and sometimes spoiled, by his devoted parents.
Mark had a love of racing that started back in his childhood when he would race go-karts with his family. He attended the Knoxville Nationals for 39 years straight. This passion continued into his adult life and expanded to racing sprint cars and modifieds at Savannah Speedway. Mark eventually became a partner for Porter Racing.
He was an avid outdoorsman, finding joy in duck and deer hunting and fishing. He was also a sports fan with a particular fondness for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and Nascar races.
Mark’s greatest love in life was his longtime partner, Ryann Owens, who survives of the home. For 20 years, they shared countless adventures and treasured memories together. His favorite vacation destinations were Florida and Colorado.
He worked for Anderson Ford as a service manager for 20 years, where he made many friends and connections with the people he helped to serve.
After his cancer diagnosis, Mark sought treatment at KU Medical Center. He greatly appreciated the staff and special nurses there who cared for him and treated him like family. His loved ones wish to express their gratitude to the dedicated staff at KU for their loving kindness and care that was given to Mark during his treatment.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Francis Hyder and Gladys Greenawalt, and his paternal grandparents, Bill and Norma “Tillie” Snyder.
Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Jane Snyder; his devoted partner, Ryann Owens; his aunts, Debra Snyder and Judy Carter (Steve); first cousins, Michael Ditamore and Stephen Ditamore (Maribeth); his beloved dogs, Rico, Boss and Leo; and many extended friends and family members that will cherish their memories of Mark.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
