Warren Snyder

Warren Hullett Snyder, 87 of Arvilla, North Dakota. To quote William Wordsworth: “And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils.” Warren’s infinite love of nature and his passionate pursuit of gardening were passed down to him by his grandmother Ellen. We will miss his enthusiastic attitude in discovering new hobbies (of which there were many), his occupation of working hard to make the world more lovely through gardening and sharing, and his ability of helping those who needed assistance from someone who “didn’t mind getting his hands dirty.” We say farewell to our beloved Warren who died on August 4, 2015 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, ND.

Born on July 12, 1928 in Grand Forks, ND to Roger and Irene (Hullett) Snyder, he began his early life in Arvilla, ND. In 1950 he joined the US Air Force and was stationed in Europe. He returned back to his birthplace after living in Los Angeles, CA, Michigan, ND, Ellendale, ND, and Las Vegas, NV. A man who loved to work with his hands from an early age, he owned and operated many businesses along the way. At the age of 18, he purchased Standard Oil and Gas in Arvilla, ND. He worked for the Los Angeles Ambulance Company on his return from the Korean War, then purchased Standard Oil and Gas in Michigan, ND. In 1960 he partnered into E & S Ford, also in Michigan, ND. In 1968 he bought Snyder Ford in Ellendale, ND. Always one who believed in the power of working together to make a community stronger, he was a tireless volunteer to many organizations. He taught his children to work hard, give back, and to notice the marvels of the natural world.


Warren leaves behind his wife Marianne, his daughters; Teri (Gary), Tamara (Jeff), Dixie (Ken), Stacey (Kent), and Ann (Todd). Grandchildren; Nolan (Anja), Sean, Jacob, Ellen, Jared, Emma, Abraham, Grace, Maxwell, Alicia, Wade, Lily, Clair, and Tony. Great-granddaughters; Isis and Dagny. Extended family, Jeff Rempfer and Troy Anliker. Marianne’s children; David (Linda), Terry (Martha), Steven (Barb), and Joan (Dwight), 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Warren also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and their families.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Fargo and Grand Forks VA. Special thanks to Dr. Russell and Katherine Schweitzer for their loving care. The staff at Red River Valley Hospice and Villa Maria have our heartfelt thank you for your supportive and compassionate care.
MASS OF CHRISITAN CELEBRATION is Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 10:30AM at St Stephen’s Catholic Church, 311 W Front St. Larimore, ND. Con-Celebrants will be Rev. Father William McDermott and Rev. Father Thaines Arulandu.

VISITATION: Monday, August 17 from 6-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service held in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the Mass in the Church Tuesday.

MILITARY HONORS: Ted Valerius Post No. 97 of the Larimore American Legion and the North Dakota National Guard Honor Team.

BURIAL will follow at the Arvilla Cemetery, Arvilla, ND.

MEMORIALS: In honor of Warren’s continued concern for the care and upkeep of the Arvilla Cemetery, please direct all memorials to the Arvilla Cemetery Association.