Donald W. Snow

Donald Wayne Snow of Cadillac passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 80. Don was born September 15, 1935 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan to Harry M. and Dorothy L. (Todd) Snow. His mother died during childbirth and Don was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Luella Snow. When he was 10 he went to live with his Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Mary Ward. Growing up Don was close to his cousins, Lois, Marilyn, Bonnie and Kenneth, Jr., thinking of them as siblings rather than cousins. He was proud of his service in the United States Navy, serving as a Chief Boatswain's Mate for over 20 years. Don was a bus driver for Wexford County Transit Authority and worked for Carl Lund, a contractor for the Post Office, delivering mail from town to town. He enjoyed woodworking, riding his tractor, spending time with his grandchildren and horseback riding; he was a member of the Wexford County Sherriff's Posse for several years. He was a NASCAR, football and baseball fan. In April 1979 at St. Ann Catholic Church of Cadillac he married the former Mary Ellen Murphy and she survives him along with his daughter, Jan Marie Snow of Madison Heights and her children: Donald, Jazmyn, Zane, Taylor, Joe; step children, Michael C. Brazee of Cadillac and his children Jade, Damien, Cody and Loretta (Tom) Kitchen of Lake City and their children, Jessica and Kate; several great grandchildren; siblings, Jody Pringle, Jill Siple and Harry J. Snow. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Juliana Snow, grandparents, aunt and uncle and siblings, Judy Koplas and Jerry McDaniel. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a graveside service for relatives and friends with full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Judy Coffey officiating. Arrangements were made by Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Father Fred Foundation of Traverse City or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Munson Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Donald W. Snow

September 15, 1935 - November 13, 2015