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SNYDER - Ida Campbell Snyder, 93, a resident of Paris, Ark., and a former resident of Albuquerque from 1951-1966, died in Paris, Ark. on Sunday. She is survived by a son, Claude Snyder of Paris, Ark.; a daughter, Mrs. Roy Stumph, Albuquerque; a sister, Mrs. B.C. Phoenix of Henderson, Texas.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Crestview Baptist Church. Graveside services and interment will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE, with the Rev. J.C. Tankersley officiating. French Mortuary, 1111 University NE, in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Albuquerque Journal on February 9, 1978)

Meta married Elmer Claude Snyder, Sr. 17 Nov 1909, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA. Elmer was born 24 Jun 1881, Mound City, Linn County, Kansas, USA; died 5 Jul 1962, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Claude Snyder, age 97, from Charleston, Arkansas, died Friday, 07 MAR 2008, in Charleston. He was born on 05 JAN 1911, in Eunice, Louisiana. He was a member of the Shaver Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a coal miner, farmer and widower of Ruby Snyder.

Memorial service was held on Wednesday, 12 MAR 2008, at Smith Mortuary Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Snyder; a daughter, Ida Gendreau from Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sons, Elmer Snyder from Houston, Texas, and Robert Snyder from Sugar Land, Texas; three stepsons, Steven Cox, Greg Cox and David Cox, all from Booneville, Arkansas; 3 grandchildren; 4 stepgrandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Elmer — Ruby Lou Phillips. Ruby was born 24 Apr 1912, Rodeo, Hidalgo County, New Mexico, USA; died 15 Feb 1992, Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery - Paris, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Kathleen Stumph was born January 27, 1915 in Colorado City, TX and moved to Rodeo, NM when she was three months old. She graduated from Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy (high school) in Knoxville, TN in 1933. She graduated from University of New Mexico in 1939. She married Earl J. Geisler in 1941 in Albuquerque, NM. He passed away in 1964. She married Roy C. Stumph in 1966. He preceded her in death on October 19, 1997. They retired in 1973 and lived in Albuquerque five years. They moved to Mesa, AZ in 1978 where she resided until moving to Dallas, TX in 1999 and lived with her daughter, Ruth. She taught first grade in the Albuquerque Public Schools for 22 years and on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Western New Mexico for 10 years. She was church organist for the Crestview Baptist Church in Albuquerque for fifteen years and for Brown Road Baptist Church in Mesa for sixteen years. Kathleen and Roy Stumph were very active in the The Gideons International, Mission Service Corp with the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, and the Brown Road Baptist Church in Mesa. After Kathleen moved to Dallas, she was very active in Brookhaven Church, taught English in the Kurdish Ministry, and taught English as a Second Language at the Marcus Recreation Center. Survivors include daughters, Ruth Geisler of Dallas, TX and Mildred Tester of Sun City, AZ; one brother, Elmer Claude Snyder of Paris, AR; one niece, Ida Mae Gendreau; two nephews, James Snyder and Robert Snyder of Houston, TX; three grandchildren, Ronda Goodin, Kathleen Skelly, and Becky Spain of Arizona; five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Stephanie, and Alexis Goodin, and Madison and Daniel Skelly; one great-nephew, Mike Gendreau; and two great-nieces, Marie Gendreau and Jeanne Padilla; and many other precious family and friends who love her and will miss her deeply. She died peacefully in Dallas, TX on February 7, 2006 at the age of 91 years. She will be interred at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Brookhaven Church. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only for me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV)

(Published in The Albuquerque Journal on February 15, 2006)

Kathleen married Earl Joseph Geisler 1 Jun 1942, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. Earl was born 1910, Marshall, Saline County, Missouri, USA; died 17 Nov 1964, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA; was buried , Fairview Memorial Park - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Roy Calowa Stumph 1966, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA. Roy was born 30 May 1908, Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Oct 1997, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; was buried 24 Oct 1997, Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery - Mesa, Arizona, USA. [Group Sheet]

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GENDREAU, IDA MAE Age 75, of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Ida was born on December 3, 1937 in Lordsburg, NM. She is survived by her husband, Al Gendreau; children, Michael Gendreau of Mesa, AZ, Marie Gendreau of Albuquerque, Jeanne Padilla and Jeanne's husband, Mike Padilla of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Julian and Alexandra Padilla; brothers, James Snyder and Bob Snyder of Houston, TX, and her "meow-meow", Sammy. Ida loved to read, hike, walk, travel, and had an incredible thirst for knowledge. She was a true Christian, living her life for God, family and friends with honor and humility. She set a boundless standard of goodness, devotion and patience, and her gentle kindness taught us the essence of real love. Ida's favorite expression of "Yep, it's another beautiful day" serves as a constant reminder to celebrate and cherish each and every moment. The family would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Curtis and Carmen Hudson of Touched By a White Dove for their special loving care and support of Ida and her family. Services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 417 Palomas SE with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 215 Virginia St. SE, 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Ida at FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500

(Published in The Albuquerque Journal on April 24, 2013)

Ida married A.C. Gendreau [Group Sheet]

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Elizabeth Ruth Geisler passed away September 21, 2016 in Peoria, AZ.

Ruthie was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 8, 1946. Ruthie always had an adventurous life learning and giving back. She attended University of New Mexico where she received her Master's degree. She then went on to the Fashion Institute of New York where she became a pattern maker and worked in the fashion industry in New York and California. She had a brief stint in Arizona and then moved to Texas where she worked for the federal government until retirement.

She is predeceased by parents Kathleen Stumph, Earl Geisler and step-father Roy Stumph.

Ruthie is survived by sister Mildred; nieces, Ronda Goodin, Kathleen Skelly, Rebecca Spain, Marie Gendreau,Jeanne Padilla and nephew Mike Gendreau and many great nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life will be held at The Church at Arrowhead on October 4th at 11am 7900 W Union Hills Dr. Peoria. In lieu of flowers please donate to The Church at Arrowhead TTB Fund or In Touch Ministries.

(Published in The Albuquerque Journal on October 2, 2016)

M.I. — M.B. Spain. [Group Sheet]

M.I. — . Tester. [Group Sheet]

M.C. — . Goldberg. [Group Sheet]

R. — J.A. Goodin. [Group Sheet]

K.E. — S.L. Skelly. [Group Sheet]