James L. Snyder, 61

Born Jan. 6, 1951, in Yakima, Wash. Passed away Oct. 4, 2012, in Denver, Colo., VA Hospital due to complications from surgery.

Jim grew up in Spokane Valley and graduated from West Valley High School in 1970. He joined the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a DAV. He enjoyed water skiing, baseball, softball, hunting and bowling. This is where he met and married his wife, Chere LaPlante in 1998. During their 19 years together they enjoyed camping, hunting and four-wheeling in the Elk River area.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Kaila and father, Richard Snyder. Survived by his wife, Chere and her two sons, Kent and Keith; his daughters, Shannon, Mysti and Terra; his mother, Betty Snyder; sisters, Connie (Jim) and Debbie (Steve); and brother Kelly (Susan); 10 grandchildren; numerous nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.

Jim had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He liked to bake cookies and share them with his mom and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held between 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at the Eagles Lodge, No. 4080, 1520 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden. Bring pictures and stories to share. Contact address: Snyder’s, 1780 N. Stagecoach Drive, Post Falls, ID 83854.

He was loved by all and will be dearly missed