Birth date: Apr 16, 1929 Death date: Aug 19, 2013
Big Rapids - Dr. Ray Snider, 84, of Big Rapids, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, in Big Rapids. He was born April 16, 1929 in Campbell, Missouri, the son of Wilbur and Ena (Cashdollar) Snider. Read Obituary
I am so sorry to know of your loss. I was his surgical patient many years ago at TMC and have always been grateful to Dr. Snider for his skill and kind spirit. Although there is a certain sweetness to sending a loved one to be with the lord the loss to u
When Dr. Snider came on board at TMC, I said he was a breath of fresh air. That was an understatement. He was at the very least a fresh breeze that ruffled the right feathers. As a new patient advocate I found him to always be someone I could depend upo
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of a superb man, surgeon, long time friend, and colleague. Nan and Dick n\Noback
Ray "The Blade" Snider has had a profound impact on my life, and the world is a lesser place without him. Always able to see the forest as well as the trees in his training of medical students, he cut through the unnecessary steps commonly used fo
Mary Ann, Grant, Elissa, I was most saddened this morning to read the obituary. Ray was intelligent, honest, and feisty. He did not mince words and told it like it is. When Ray would Chair a meeting you could count on it being the shortest ever recor
To the family: My sincere condolences. There is no greater pain than the death of a loved one. Sometimes it seems almost more than a person can bear. Jehovah God helps us with this in His word. He promises us tha
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Snider. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
I will always remember Ray with fondness and admiration. He took on an extremely challenging job at UMKC in its formative years, and guided the surgery department from its marginal status at Kansas City General, into a creditable surgical program worthy
