Brenda Marie Snyder

Brenda Marie Snyder (Hill), born January 29, 1980, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2026, at the age of 46.

Brenda was raised by her mother, Terrie, in Marble, Minnesota, for most of her childhood. During a few years in her early teens, she lived in the Twin Cities and attended Blaine High School. It was there that she first laid eyes upon the person who would become the love of her life, Curtis Snyder. At the time, Brenda was too shy to speak to him. Instead, she resorted to throwing pebbles at Curtis while she and the hundreds of other students waited for the bus. Having tucked herself back into the crowd before Curtis could see her, he never did find who was throwing little rocks at him while his back was turned.

Years later, when Brenda returned for a visit, she found herself hitting it off with her old high school crush. Eventually, she asked him, “Do you remember standing at the bus stop years ago, when someone would always throw pebbles at you?” Curtis responded with an emphatic, “Yes!” He explained how crazy it drove him that he never saw who was doing it. Brenda finally confessed that it had been her all along. She had hoped he might catch her, since she was too shy to approach him herself. From then on, Brenda and Curtis knew they were meant for each other.

Brenda and Curtis married on September 16, 2006, after dating for several years. They were partners in every sense of the word. Through thick and thin, they stood by each other’s side and remained best friends until the very end. You could often hear them playing the “No, I love you more” game, keeping alive the spark they shared when they first met and fell in love.

They raised six beautiful children together while living in Grand Rapids and Keewatin, Minnesota. Each one of her children were an equal part of what would make up her entire world. Brenda was a devoted and proud “dance mom,” making sure each of her children had the chance to take dance classes from a young age. Nothing made Brenda happier than seeing her children face challenges and succeed in life. Watching her children overcome stage fright, or any of the various hurdles life placed before them filled her heart to its capacity – but somehow, she could always make room for more. At home, Brenda had one important rule: the word “hate” was not allowed, a reflection of her loving and kind heart.

You would be mistaken if you thought Brenda was not capable of fitting more love into her life. Her love for God was remarkable. The devotion she had for Jesus Christ was just as profound and intense as her devotion and love for her family.

Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Terrie; her father-in-law, Gregory Snyder; her grandmother, Leona; her great-grandmother, Leah; and two children, Dominick and Zachary, who were born into the arms of angels.

She is survived by her loving husband, Curtis Snyder; her six beautiful children, Kayla, Holly (Jed), Dakota, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Jada; her precious grandbaby, Jude; and her siblings, Amy and Scott.

We will carry you in our hearts and memories forever. Until we meet again.

A celebration of life for Brenda will be held on Saturday, November 28, at the River of Life Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, beginning at 1:00pm.