SNYDER, Hazel Loree

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, April 5, 2015 <<< Hazel Loree Snyder, 89, passed away March 29, 2015 in Lake Havasu City. Hazel was born in 1925 in Michigan. She was the middle child of 16 children. In 1943, she married Donald Snyder. They lived in Michigan until they moved to Lake Havasu City in 1971. Hazel loved to sew and craft, always coming up with creative things. But her most favorite thing was the dancing she did with Don. They were dance instructors in Lake Havasu for many years, teaching many people the art of round dancing and ballroom dancing. She and Don would frequent the Elks Lodge several times a week to dance and listen to their favorite artists. Hazel loved her family, always playing games with her grandchildren and then her great-grandchildren. When it came to them, she was a child at heart. Hazel also was a member of the Lake Havasu Center for Spiritual Living. Hazel is survived by her husband, Don of 71 years; three daughters, Donna (Ron) Buckenberger of Whitehall, Mich., Dianne (Alan) Heppner of Lake Havasu City and Betty (Larry) Locatis of Lake Havasu City. She was also blessed with seven grandchildren, Donald, Sharon, Nicole, Justin, Dion, Joshua and Claire; 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, her 15 brothers and sisters, and a great-grandson. What a grand family reunion she is having! Hazel will be greatly missed by family and friends. As per her wishes, no service will take place. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Snyder family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.