Snyder, Joan

29 Apr Snyder, Joan

1934 – June 4, 2010

Joan was a 4-H leader and later a chairperson for indoor exhibits (Watercolor and Oil & Acrylics) in the 4-H Building at the Fair.  Her three children are all life members along with most of her grandchildren.  

Joan Susan Snyder of Gaithersburg, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 4, 2010 at age 76. She is predeceased by her husband of 46 years Reed S. Snyder. She is survived by her three children: Susan Snyder Loan (and husband Dave) of Nellysford, VA; Marianne Snyder Koster (and husband Steve) of Derwood, MD; and Daniel Snyder (and wife Christine) of Hollis, NH; seven grandchildren: Jennifer, Matthew, and Christopher Wilson; Kara and Katie Koster; and Joann and Caroline Snyder. She is also survived by her twin brother John Histed of Utica, NY and sister Deanna Histed Eggers of Castro Valley, CA. Additionally she leaves behind many other dear friends and relatives.

Joan was born in 1934 in Ithaca, NY to the late Lillian (Stockton) and Edward Histed. She spent her early youth living on farms in Deruyter, NY then in Lansing, NY before the family moved into Ithaca and bought an apartment house. Later they also lived in and operated a young men’s rooming house (both on Buffalo St.). Joan’s father also opened one of the first laundromats in the United States near the entrance of Cornell University where she often worked after school and on weekends. An athlete and a cheerleader, Joan graduated from Ithaca High School in 1951. She attended Keuka College for a year and then Ithaca College for a year.

Joan married Reed Snyder in 1953 and they had three children: Susan, Marianne and Daniel. The family moved to Montgomery County, Maryland in 1960 for Reed to pursue his educational career. In 1987 Joan and Reed retired to Pittsboro, NC, but Joan moved back to Gaithersburg, MD a few years after her husband’s death in 1999. Joan was a homemaker by trade and an avid volunteer by nature. Through the years she served as a Girl Scout Leader, a 4-H Club Leader, a 4-H volunteer for 35 years, a Booster Club President and also volunteered with the North Carolina Amateur Sports, the Salvation Army, and her homeowners association. In 1993 Joan was awarded the North Carolina Amateur Sports Volunteer of the Year Award. Joan was a great wife and mother, loyal friend, wonderful and gracious person, and a magnificent role model.