In Remembrance Of
Earl “Buster” Snider
Earl W. “Buster” Snider, Jr passed away on April 13, 2021 at NorthCare Hospice House.
Earl was born September 13, 1937 in Platte County, MO. Most knew him as Buster through the years. Always an avid car enthusiast, he retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1990. Buster also loved motorcycles and raised his boys riding with the Mid America Trials Team. He enjoyed the many road trips on his Kawasaki 900 as well. He relished the outdoors and enjoyed camping and hunting and always managed an enormous garden of fresh vegetables and berries every summer. Buster and Joy made many lasting friendships as they traveled the US in their RV and stayed many winters in Tucson, AZ. They were also very involved in the Plattsburg Artist Coalition where they exhibited and sold creative gourds and jewelry. He was also a masterful wood smith.
Buster was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ida Lee Snider and sisters Juanita Houx and Marilee Campbell.
He will be greatly missed as he leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years, Joy. His sons, Jeff Snider of Denver, CO and Darel Snider and wife Sheryl of Plattsburg, MO. Grandchildren Sarah (AJ) Schumacher of Kansas City, MO, Nathan Snider of Grand Junction, Colorado, Brad Snider of Kansas City, MO, Ethan Snider of Denver, Colorado, Hannah Snider of Lenexa, KS and great grandson Tesher Schumacher.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the NorthCare Hospice House or Habitat for Humanity organization in his memory.
Visitation: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
Private burial will be held April 19th at East Slope Cemetery in Riverside, MO
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Gary & Karen McMillen
We were so sorry to learn of Buster’s passing. He and Joy were an amazing couple. Our prayers are with Joy and their entire family.
With love and fond memories,
Gary and Karen
Violet Kirkendoll
So sorry to hear of Buster’s passing. Him and Joy have been together along time. They are Parkhill sweetheart.
JIM & KAREN COCKRILL
JOY WE ARE SORRY TO HERE OF BUSTER PASSING ‘ WE ENJOYED OUR THURDAY MORRING AT MCDONALS WITH YALL.
Steve and LaDonna Morgan
So sorry to hear about Buster. He’s a great guy who always had a smile and was always wonderful to talk with and ride trials with. My condolences to the family. It’s been a too long since we have visited. God bless.
Steve Morgan Mid-America trials team.
Mary Kay Anderson
Joy, John and I are sorry to learn that Buster has passed away. I’m sure you
are thankful for so many years together. We send our condolences to you
and your family. God bless you!
Richard Stanley
Buster and my father, Harold, worked together in scheduling at Ford for many years. They also fixed up a ‘63 Fairlaine for me when I needed a car. He was a close friend of Dad and a friend to me. May Heaven be filled with joy for him, although, if those two get together again, the angels better supervise things.
God bless his family and friends.
Cliff Mueller
Good thoughts to Joy and her family.
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Joy. Remembering. all the good.times I will be in touch. De
Kenny & Katie Rogers and Family
Peace be with you and your family until you see him again!
Jolene Jespersen
I am so sorry to hear of Buster’s passing. I met Buster and Joy while visiting my folks , Ted and Marilyn, in Tucson. I remember Buster always having a smile on his face and we had several discussions about the artisan crafts he was working on. My deepest sympathies go to Joy and the rest of the family.
Roger L Cissner
I was so saddened to hear of Busters passing. We had shared many memories over the years as members of the Plattsburg Artist’s Coalition.