Karen Snyder

November 2, 1937 - December 6, 2020

Karen Jo Snyder, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. Karen was born November 2, 1937, in Minneapolis, Kansas, to Harold and Gaye Usher Maring. She had been a radiology technician at KNI in Topeka. Karen and Donald Snyder were married August 31, 1963, in Salina, Kansas after which Karen turned her attention to homemaking. Karen and Don enjoyed 55 years together prior to his death December 9, 2018. She attended Washburn University where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Karen excelled at caring for people and causes so it is no surprise that she was the recipient of a state volunteer award. She was very social and enjoyed gardening, flower arranging, ceramics and decoration. Karen leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Bradley Snyder (Julie), Amy Weininger (Chris) and Matthew Snyder (Darya); grandchildren, Samuel Snyder, Paige Weininger, Travis Weininger, Dean Snyder, Jackson Snyder and Owen Snyder; and her brother, Harold “Peewee” Maring (Janet). Karen was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Maring in 1992. Visitation will be Friday, December 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. A celebration of Karen’s life will be Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home and live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow at Wabaunsee Cemetery. Masks and social distancing are required at all services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Awesum, a summer camp in Wisconsin for children with Autism which has benefitted Karen’s youngest grandchild, Owen. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.