Pattie Thomas Snyder passed away in Vero Beach, Fl on October 5, 2015. She was born on May 29, 1931, the youngest of three daughters of Spencer Martin Thomas and Bettie Weaver Thomas in St. Louis, MO. She attended the Mary Institute School in St Louis, MO, a college preparatory school for girls. Pattie traveled each summer to Beersheba Springs, TN to a beloved family summer home. She spent one year at Centenary College in New Jersey, worked as a clerk at Peck & Peck in St. Louis, and then married her husband Richard Andrews Snyder from Syracuse, NY. Pattie and Richard lived most of their married life in Long Green, MD, before Richard retired. She and Richard enjoyed weekend boating on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Pattie was an avid gardener, bridge player and sports fan, especially teams from St. Louis and Baltimore. Pattie and Richard moved their family after Richard's retirement to Vero Beach, FL to enjoy the warmer climate. Pattie and Richard very much enjoyed the active Amherst College alumni gatherings in Vero Beach. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. Pattie is survived by her son Thomas Andrews Snyder of Vero Beach, FL, one sister Bettie Thomas Chester of Signal Mountain, TN, and 12 nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard, sister Mary Toy Thomas Kircher of Springfield, MO, as well as infant twin daughters. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach at 520 Royal Palm Blvd. Vero Beach, FL 32960 on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 11:00 am with Dr.Timothy Womack officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach.