Harriet S. Snider

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Harriet Caroline Snow Smilanich Snider longtime resident of Moses Lake passed away Wednesday, December 22nd, at the age of 90. She was born September 19, 1920 in Ontario, California to Ada Grace and Glen Snow. She graduated from Inglewood (CA) High School in 1938. She then attended Sawyers Business College (Los Angeles, CA) graduating in 1940. Harriet married Bud Alan Smilanich on July 28, 1942. Capt. Smilanich was killed in an airplane crash on January, 24, 1944. The young widow was asked to correspond with a WWII GI, Norman W. Snider. Their relationship grew through letters which have become a family treasure. Upon returning from Europe, on December 29, 1945 Harriet and Norman were married. They had four children, Carol, Norma, Bill and Marilyn. She had an interesting career as a secretary for various insurance agencies and for American Potato where she was the first executive secretary from 1965 to 1969. At that time her husband was transferred to San Diego, CA. They returned to Moses Lake in 1976 where she resided until her death. Harriet loved her family and there are many good memories of fun times and holidays celebrated together, most recently her 90th birthday. She loved to play bridge and rummy cube with her beloved friends at Moses Lake Senior Living. She has left treasured knitted blankets and handicrafts for her family. Harriet was also a breast cancer survivor and loved to walk the survivor’s lap at the Relay for Life each year, earning a new medal each time. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church and a 71 year member of P.E.O. Sincere appreciation goes out to the staff of Samaritan Hospital for making Harriet’s final days so comfortable and to Moses Lake Senior Living for their love and care over the past six years. Harriet is survived by her loving children Carol (Jon) Lane, Norma (Lynn) Pittman, Bill (Yvonne) Snider (San Diego, CA) and Marilyn (Ric) Heideger (Shoreline, WA). Grandchildren Annette (Steve) Lovitt, Debbie (Curt) Ohland, Monica (Mike) McAtee, Stefanie (Mike) Lowry, Megan (Chris) Jevne, Matthew Snider, Christian Heideger and Elizabeth Heideger and 13 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother David (Carolyn) Snow (Sparks, NV) and dear sister-in-law Annette Snow. She was preceded in death by both husbands and siblings Franklin C. Snow, Grace Raymond and Ben E. Snow. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm., Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy, Moses Lake. Viewing for family and friends will be from 12 noon to 5 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Kayser’s Chapel. Private family graveside will be held at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. International or a charity of choice.

Harriet S. Snider

September 19, 1920 - December 22, 2010