Senator Mark S. Snyder
1946-2020
Senator Mark Slatten Snyder passed away peacefully in his home, alongside his loving family in Edmond, Oklahoma on September 22, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born on August 14, 1946, in Edmond, Oklahoma to Fred and Alice Snyder. Graduated from Edmond High School in 1964 and earned a degree from Oklahoma State University in Restaurant and Hotel Administration. Mark married the love of his life, Dianne Garmany, in 1973 and was a loving father who delighted in his children and his grandchildren. His life was an example of service, serving as a Captain in the United State Army; earning numerous commendations for his service in Vietnam, an Edmond City Councilman, Oklahoma State Senator from 1988-2004 and Senate minority leader from 1998-2000. After his career in the army, Mark took to various jobs until he took over the family hardware store in downtown Edmond, Snyder Hardware. A Saturday morning regular, to Edmond's Around the Corner breakfast spot for over 20 years, you could find Mark with a gaggle of locals, politicians, entrepreneurs, and business men and women of all ages and political parties. Mark's friends and family can all agree that he was " A number one family man", an illustration of devotion and faithfulness not only to his family but to his country and to his community. Mark is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dianne; daughter and son-in-law, Shele Snyder Cook and Gary Cook of Edmond; grandson and wife Chandler and Brenden Cook; granddaughter, Kendall Cook; daughter and son-in-law Leah Snyder Segress and Chad Segress of Edmond; granddaughters Paeton Jones and Adi Segress; brother and wife Fred Jr. and Sharon Snyder of Edmond; brother and wife Bill and Janet Snyder of Edmond; brother Geary and Karen Robinson of Edmond; brother and sister-in-law, John and Nancy Garmany, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Fred and Alice Hallum Snyder. Mark was an active and dedicated member of Church of the Servant and was member of the Edmond Exchange Club, American Legion, Delta Upsilon Fraternity at OSU, and NRA. A visitation is scheduled for 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, September 24 with family present, at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, with a graveside ceremony at Gracelawn Cemetery, 1:00pm, Friday, September 25. All are welcome to attend. The family would like to thank Dr. Justin Sparks, Dr. Thomas Showalter, Suncrest Hospice.