M. Dian Snyder

M. Dian Snyder, 69, of Danville, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Dian was born on November 19, 1938 in Danville, the daughter of Emerson and Betty (Nygren) Tabor. She married Dr. Stephen Wilson on January 4, 1959, the father of her surviving children, and later married David Snyder on December 30, 1983 in Danville. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1989. She is survived by her mother- Betty Tabor of Oak Harbor, Washington; two daughters- Betsy Wilson of Danville and Carrie (Eddie) Cunningham of Mt. Zion, Illinois; one sister- Cynthia Belton of Tilton; one uncle- Walt Nygren of Danville; three grandchildren- Kayla Wilson, 21, of Danville, Chloe, 3 and Audrey Cunningham, 2 months, of Mt. Zion; and nieces and nephews- Jenny (Andrew) Hoskins of Oak Harbor, Washington, Sarah (James) Rasch of Mattoon and John (Marcie) Belton of Danville; and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and husband. Dian graduated from Danville High School. She liked reading, listening to music, playing trivia games and was an avid sports fan; she especially liked watching the Cubs. Along with spending time with her children and grandchildren she particularly enjoyed shopping with her granddaughter Kayla, playing with Chloe and making Audrey smile. Those of us who knew her well enjoyed her spontaneous, sometimes goofy and often wry sense of humor. Mom/Grandma Di, we will always remember you for your yummy breakfast casserole, your sometimes quirky, yet practical gifts, our love of old movies and your smile. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. A Celebration of the Life of M. Dian Snyder will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2008 at Springhill Cemetery Mausoleum, with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 " 2:00 p.m. Monday in Springhill Mausoleum. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Parkinsons Disease Foundation. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.