Michael R. Snyder Jr. died on Nov. 13, 2015 at his home in Irrigon at the age of 44.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1971 in Umatilla to Michael Sr. and Darlene Gollyhorn Snyder. Mike was raised and attended schools in Irrigon and later at Riverside High School in Boardman. He worked as a mechanic at Myrick Chrysler and later in refrigeration repair and installation. Mike most recently had worked at the Dollar Store in Hermiston. He enjoyed archery, motorcycles, atv-ing, fixing things, and tinkering with cars and motorcycles. Mike enjoyed spending time with friends and helping others. He had been active in the Father’s program through Head Start.
He is survived by his parents: Michael Sr. & Darlene Snyder, Irrigon, OR; children: Jack Gutierrez, Hermiston, OR, Justin Snyder, Stanfield, OR, Jessica Gutierrez, Hermiston, OR, Jesse Snyder, Umatilla, OR, & Samantha Hollingsworth; sisters: Rashell Hough, Kennewick, WA, Daniele Snyder and Lauren Snyder, both of Irrigon, OR; 2 nieces; 1 nephew; was like a father to: Joshua, Justin, & Jayden; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Those who wish may make contributions in Mike’s memory to the Irrigon-Boardman Emergency Assistance Center, NE Third St., Irrigon.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Irrigon.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
