Viona Snyder

Viona ?Vi? Snyder was born on May 1, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Fernie and Vivian ?Carlson? Smith. Vi grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School. Viona was united in marriage to Jeffrey Snyder on April 19, 1986, at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview. The couple resided in the Twin Cities for several years and during this time she obtained her Massage Therapy License which she was very proud of. In 2000, the Snyders moved to Alexandria. Vi loved to go on motorcycles trips ? she had a sense for adventure and the couple enjoyed taking several trips to the East and West Coast. The couple also enjoyed several cruises throughout the World. Vi was an active volunteer and was involved with the Jaycees and Hospice. She was also President of the Lionesses Chapter in Shoreview. Viona will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. Vi died on Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Douglas County Hospital she is survived by her husband, Jeff; sons: Charles (Carrie) Grafstrom of Lino Lakes, Matt Grafstrom of Vadnais Heights; granddaughter, Lillian; sister, Estella Smith of Shoreview; half-sister, Eleanor Smith of Litchfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and half-brother, Harvey Smith. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 1:00 PM at the Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria. Burial was at the Leaf Mountain Linnea Mission Covenant Cemetery.