Jack Wright Snelgrove |
| Posted 2023-05-04 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald on May 3, 2023 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Jack Wright Snelgrove, died on April 30, 2023 at age 93. He was born on June 1, 1929 in Fredonia, New York to parents Harold and Frances Snelgrove. He served in the US Navy in 1946 and US Army (1950-1953) and was stationed in Germany where he met Irmgard. On Aug. 8, 1954, he married Irmgard Martha Schroeter in Rochester, New York. They had one son, Jack Harold Snelgrove. Jack is survived by his daughter-in-law, Roberta Snelgrove, his four grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Seymour, James Snelgrove, Jeremy (Paige Thompson) Snelgrove, and Jonathan (Sheena) Snelgrove. Jack is survived by great-grandchildren Riley and Brianna Seymour, and Odin Snelgrove, son of Jonathan and Sheena Snelgrove. Jack is survived by his two sisters, Grace (Richard) Tatham and Jean Snelgrove Lidstone Wight, nieces and nephews. His wife, Irmgard, son Jack, Jr. and siblings, Ruth Johnson, Harold Snelgrove, Jr and Paul Snelgrove predeceased him. Jack was a faithful Christian and active member of Stonebridge Christian Fellowship Church, serving as a greeter every Sunday. Jack cherished his wife, Irmgard, and their 65 years of marriage together. One of their adventures involved the building and operating of Fish-A-Bit campground in Newfoundland for 14 years from 1975-1989. Both Jack and Irmgard loved playing tennis and enjoyed swimming. Jack is grateful for the love and support of his family, especially his sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Richard Tatham. Special thanks to Diane Rose, who was a wonderful friend and caregiver. A celebration of life is planned for Jack Snelgrove on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Stonebridge Christian Church located at 2700 S. Jamaica Blvd. Any donations in memory of Jack may be made to Stonebridge Christian Fellowship Church. |
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