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- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
Agnes Mary McGraw Snyder
Birth: 5 Apr 1922 Goodland, Newton County, Indiana, USA
Death: 6 Jan 2018 (aged 95) Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Burial: Saint Marys Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Memorial #: 186508853
Bio: Agnes M. Snyder, 95, died quietly early Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Indianapolis at the home of her daughter, Julie.She was born Agnes Mary McGraw on April 5, 1922 at the family farm in Goodland, IN, the youngest of 6 children of the late John L. McGraw and Katherine F. (Bower) McGraw.Agnes was a graduate of Goodland High School and St Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Lafayette. She was employed at St E's where she met a patient, John William Snyder. They married on August 3, 1946, in Goodland, IN. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 2000. Agnes was a devoted member of St Lawrence Catholic Church and its quilting group. She could knit, tat and sew nearly anything. She enjoyed attending her annual high school and nursing school reunions, but enjoyed family reunions most of all. Of her family's history, she was a wealth of knowledge with a memory like a "steel trap"! She was a competitor. She played Bridge, Euchre, "Words with Friends" and hated losing. She especially hated losing at Scrabble. (We won't even discuss her games against Aunt Dorothy.) She was a good cook. Always included potatoes or bread, but never learned how to cook for less than an army.She is survived by seven children; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; and 22 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Agnes was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian Downes, Dorothy McGraw and Anna Scheetz; four brothers, John McGraw, Gerald McGraw, Edward McGraw and Edmond McGraw; one niece; one nephew; great-grandson, Hunter Snyder; granddaughter, Korrianne Lundstrom; four sister-in-laws; and one brother-in-law.
Family Members
Parents
John Leo McGraw 1875-1944
Katherine Florence Bower McGraw 1881-1973
Spouse
John William Snyder 1918-2000
Siblings
Lillian Louise McGraw Downes 1910-1986
Dorothy Catherine McGraw 1912-2009
Infant McGraw 1913-1916
Edward John McGraw 1913-1913
Anne Loretta McGraw Scheetz 1914-2000
John Eugene McGraw 1916-2005
Gerald William McGraw 1919-1999
Edmond McGraw 1925-1925
Maintained by: Linda Kay Snyder-Lundstrom (47463434)
Originally Created by: A. P. Reed (48008650)
Added: 9 Jan 2018
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186508853/agnes-mary-snyder
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 August 2019), memorial page for Agnes Mary McGraw Snyder (5 Apr 1922?6 Jan 2018), Find A Grave Memorial no. 186508853, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA ; Maintained by Linda Kay Snyder-Lundstrom (contributor 47463434) .
- [S927] Obituary.
gnes M Snyder died quietly early Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Indianapolis, at the home of her daughter, Julie Snyder. Janet, Sue and Tom were also at her side. She was 95. Born, Agnes Mary McGraw on April 5, 1922, at the family farm in Goodland, IN, she grew up as the youngest of 6 children of the late John L McGraw and Katherine F Bower-McGraw. Her sisters, Lillian (William) Downes, Dorothy McGraw and Anna (Walter) Scheetz and brothers, John (Florence Klemme) and Gerald (Viola Bohlinger), their spouse's, infant brothers Edward and Edmond, a niece and nephew, all preceded her in death. Agnes was a graduate of Goodland High School and St Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Lafayette. She was employed at St E's where she met a patient, J William Snyder. They married on August 3, 1946, in Goodland, IN. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before his death in 2000. Agnes was also preceded in death by Bill's sisters, Rosemary (Mack) Layton, Lois (Cleo) Bryan, Lela (Arlon) Garriott, Joann Lisco, their spouse's, and brother-in-law, John R Server. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dolores (John) Server, and a total of 22 nieces and nephews. As the mother of 7 children, she was the epitome of "unconditional love" to Steven (Susan Scowden), Julia Snyder, Janet (James) Gartland, Linda (Matthew) Lundstrom, Sue (David) Weiler, Thomas (LaDonna Wright) and David (Laura Killian-fiancé). The grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, she was preceded in death by her great-grandson, Hunter Snyder and granddaughter, Korrianne M Lundstrom. Mom was a devoted member of St Lawrence Catholic Church and its quilting group. She could knit, tat and sew nearly anything. She enjoyed attending her annual high school and nursing school reunions, but enjoyed family reunions most of all. Of her family's history, she was a wealth of knowledge with a memory like a "steel trap"! She was a competitor. She played Bridge, Euchre, "Words with Friends" and hated losing. She especially hated losing at Scrabble. (We won't even discuss her games against Aunt Dorothy.) She was a good cook. Always included potatoes or bread, but never learned how to cook for less than an army. She will be sorely missed, but, as you see, she has many family and friends in Heaven that have been waiting a long time for her to arrive. And now she is in charge of selecting angels to be her future decendents. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lafayette Catholic School System "Spirit Fund" website ( www.lcss.org/spirit-fund/ ) or, the Mayo Clinic for education, research, or clinical trials website ( https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donatemc ). Friends may call at the Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home, 1104 Columbia St., Lafayette from 4 until 7 PM Thursday, Jan. 11, with the Rosary service at 3:45 PM Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 11:00 AM Friday Jan 12, Fr. Dan Gartland officiating, with interment to follow at St. Mary?s Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com
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1922 - 2018 (95 years)