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Willis Lester Snook

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Birth	:	21 Nov 1927 Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 2016 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5824900, -92.5314400
Description	:	Willis Lester Snook (November 21, 1927 - January 23, 2016) U.S. Veteran Willis Snook, 88 of Grinnell, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at Winsor Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church in... Read More	Willis Lester Snook (November 21, 1927 - January 23, 2016) U.S. Veteran Willis Snook, 88 of Grinnell, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at Winsor Manor in Grinnell. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. Burial will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church in Grinnell or the Grinnell Regional Hospice. Willis Lester Snook, the son of Lester and Eva (Tish) Snook was born on November 21, 1927 northeast of Montezuma. He attended several area country schools before graduating from Montezuma High School. Willis enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged in 1946. On February 26, 1950, Willis was united in marriage to Phyllis Huffman. To this union one son was born, Dennis. Willis held several jobs that included, working construction, working on the gas pipeline, Raleigh Products and running the Texaco Gas Station before beginning his career with the Iowa Department of Transportation in 1953. Willis was the area supervisor for the Iowa DOT before retiring in 1987 after 34 years of service. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren whenever they came to visit. Willis loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Grinnell and a former member of the ODD Fellows, the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge in Grinnell. His memory will be honored by his son, Dennis (Ann) Snook of Grinnell; a granddaughter, Chanda (Dave) Knutson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two great grandchildren, Kaden and Kenna Knutson; seven siblings, Gladys Arthur of Pella, Francis Schillenger of Orion, IL, Betty Van Dee of Montezuma, Donald Snook of Grinnell, Eldon (Reca) Snook of Grinnell, Keith (Pat) Snook of Parachute, CO and Roy (Kathy) Snook of Parachute, CO; two sisters-in-law, Joan Snook of Searsboro and Betty Snook of Montezuma and many nieces, nephews and friends. Willis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Snook on February 14, 2008; three siblings, Lucille Tish, Floyd Snook and Edward Snook; a sister-in-law, Eleanor "Ellie" Snook and three brothers-in-law, Keith Arthur, Marion Van Dee and Walt Tish.

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Willis Lester Snook's memorial is located at: Jackson Township Cemetery, Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Willis Lester Snook death?
Willis Lester Snook death on 23 Jan 2016 in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5824900
Longitude: -92.5314400

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Snook

(1905 - 1970)

Eva Grace Tish Snook

(1909 - 1999)

Spouse

Phyllis Huffman Snook

(1930 - 2008)

Siblings

Gladys Pauline Snook Arthur

(1929 - 2020)

Frances Jean Snook Schillinger

(1931 - 2019)

Floyd Lee Snook

(1932 - 2015)

Lucille Mae Snook Tish

(1934 - 2013)

Donald Howard Snook

(1939 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Jackson Township Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5824900, -92.5314400

2. Masonic IOOF Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -92.5355988

3. Bone-McCoy Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5668082, -92.5746947

4. Beason Pioneer Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5374985, -92.5783005

5. McDonald Burying Ground
Searsboro, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5891929, -92.6166368

6. Little Mount Baptist Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5719000, -92.6193000

7. Lisor-Beulah Cemetery
Barnes City, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5388985, -92.4599991

8. Sheley Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5127500, -92.5719300

9. Boswell-Harper Pioneer Cemetery
Barnes City, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5116997, -92.4933014

10. Forest Home Cemetery
Forest Home, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5378100, -92.6144700

11. Lytle Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6525002, -92.4839020

12. West Liberty Cemetery
Montezuma, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5744438, -92.6435242

13. Gorsuch-Dalby Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4981480, -92.5606930

14. Pleasant Township Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6447000, -92.6174000

15. Barnes City Cemetery
Barnes City, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5036390, -92.4746930

16. Tilford Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4878006, -92.5322037

17. Light Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5894000, -92.4009000

18. Mill Grove Cemetery
Searsboro, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5271988, -92.6564026

19. Lower Blue Point Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6314011, -92.6733017

20. Goldenrod Cemetery
Deep River, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5797600, -92.3667800

21. Upper Blue Point Cemetery
Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6417007, -92.6782990

22. Searsboro Cemetery
Searsboro, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5824000, -92.7019000

23. Rundle Burying Ground
Deep River, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5889300, -92.3524800

24. Ivy Hill Cemetery
Malcom, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7160988, -92.5586014