Douglas A. Snyder

Doug Snyder of Benicia, CA died at home of cancer on September 13, 2024. He is survived by his loving family—daughter Susan Snyder, son Steve Snyder, step-daughter Debbie Crosby and step-son Kenny Samimi and six grandchildren. Doug was born in Richmond, Indiana, and raised on a farm near Hagerstown, Indiana. He married Mary Ann Rinker (now Thompson) and moved his young family to Rockford, Illinois in 1969. Doug was a self-taught and self-employed engineer who designed and built many custom machines beginning in Rockford, Illinois and continuing in California. He spent many years at Benicia’s industrial park and enjoyed helping with the Benicia Makerspace. In his 70s he founded CA e-Bikes. He worked until he was 80. Moving to California in 1983 and his 31 year marriage with Joyce (Panknin/Samimi) Snyder were the two most significant events in his life. Doug enjoyed the company of others and discussing so many diverse subjects. He was kindhearted, had a hearty laugh, and told good jokes. He loved food, cooking, sharing meals with others and playing cards. Doug’s friends and community are invited to join us for a Celebration of Life on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Benicia Veterans Hall, 1150 1st St, Benicia, California. Please join us viaJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87888119866?pwd=1GW6N338DQIvBNvxz3I5fIEI5YZKET.1 Meeting ID: 878 8811 9866 Passcode: 027698 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,87888119866#,,,,*027698# US (San Jose) +14086380968,,87888119866#,,,,*027698# US (San Jose) --- Dial by your location • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US Meeting ID: 878 8811 9866 Passcode: 027698 Close to his heart were the following nonprofits to which Doug donated his time and money. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation: http://www.healthwrights.org/help-us/ https://www.beniciamakerspace.org/donate

Douglas A. Snyder

January 13, 1941 - September 13, 2024