H. Dale Snowder

H. Dale Snowder, 64 of Rigby, Idaho returned home to his loving heavenly father on May 9th 2015. Dale was born December 3rd, 1950, in Ada Oklahoma to Ruby and Harold Snowder. He and his brother Gary were the best of friends, growing up in many different places as they followed their father in his military career. As he did later in life, he directed adventure, serving his role as an older brother. He later served an LDS mission to the western states, including Southeast Idaho. After his mission, he returned to BYU to finish his Geology degree and there he met the love of his life, Kristie Lee Smith. He and Kristie were sealed in the Salt Lake City, LDS Temple on November 2, 1972. Together they raised five children and settled in Rigby, Idaho. Dale became a legend in his field and loved his work. His expertise was called on for projects with NASA Space Shuttle, Russian nuclear program and many organizations and committees throughout the world. He later founded Qal-Tek Associates and blessed many lives through his work. He dedicated his life to helping people whether it was financially, emotionally or through a supporting friendship. Dale enjoyed working with the youth through his leadership in scouting for over 20 years. Later he was called to serve as a Bishop in the BYU-I ward where he truly immersed himself and loved the students he served. Dale never missed an opportunity to spend time in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, riding ATV’s, rafting, boating or anything which included motorized toys and time away. He preached the motto of work hard and play harder. His example and friendship will never be forgotten or replaced. His greatest joy was in time spent with family and in his passing he will again be bringing together the surviving members of his family. He is survived by his wife Kristie Lee Snowder, and his five children, Tiffany (John) Wheeler, Angela (Thomas) Jackson, Summer (Jonathon) Thomas, Travis (Jodi) Snowder, Carson (Tausha) Snowder. His brother Gary Snowder and twenty two grandchildren that love him dearly and will never forget the life lessons he taught. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Wesley Snowder, mother, Ruby Fern Snowder and his beloved grandparents. ¬¬ While you will be missed here, we understand and know that the fishing is better up there. We love you Dad. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 16, 2015 at the LaBelle 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 4223 E. 528 N. Rigby. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main Street Rigby; and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby Pioneer Cemetery. Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com