Judith Snyder, 79

Judith Ann Snyder (Judy), 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away at Grand Meadow Nursing Home Friday, November 17th, 2023.

Judy was born April 23rd, 1944, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Everett and Florence (Pettit) Sommer. She graduated from Austin High in 1962 and Nursing School in 1963 and obtained her LPN degree. She married Paul Wood of Blooming Prairie in 1964 and had a son, Eric Wood. They later divorced and she married Roy Snyder of Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1968 and had a son, David Snyder. They also later divorced. She worked at multiple nursing jobs in Arkansas before moving to Rochester, Minnesota to work at St. Marys hospital. She later moved back to Austin to be close to family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Florence Sommer; and her son, David Snyder.

Judy is survived by her son, Eric (Jayda) Wood, six grandchildren, Alayna Wood, Logan Wood, Alexa Wood, Braeden (Caitie) Wood, Cydney Pathammavong and Corbin Pathammavong; four great grandchildren all of Austin, MN; two sisters, Pat Tiedemann and Nancy (Ron) Hanson; brother Mike Sommer; nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery Tuesday, November 21st at  11am with Pastor Justus Schofield officiating .

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.