Bates County Obituaries
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SNETHEN, Lloyd W. (1942 - 2008)
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Lloyd W Snethen, November 29, 1942 - June 23, 2008 - Lloyd W. Snethen, son of
Emmett and Ruby (Ginter) Snethen, was born on November 29, 1942 in Johnson City,
Missouri. He spent nearly all of his life in Montrose except from 1964 to 1967
when he served in the armed forces at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He was a
dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri.
Lloyd passed away June 23, 2008 in Clinton, Missouri at age 65. He was united in
marriage to Donna Goth on February 15, 1969 at Immaculate Conception, and to
this union three children were born. Lloyd’s life was centered around his family
and his work, especially the people he worked for at Hi Way Auto Service, the
garage his father owned for more than 50 years. His three grandsons were his
pride and joy. Preceding Lloyd in death were his parents Emmett and Ruby
Snethen. Survivors include his wife Donna of the home; son Mike and wife Tanya
Snethen of Willard, Missouri; son Chris and wife Jennifer Snethen of St. Louis,
Missouri; and daughter Kim and husband Sean Hayes of St. Louis, Missouri; three
grandsons, Terry and Nick Snethen of Willard, Missouri and Aidan Snethen of St.
Louis, Missouri; one aunt Lizzie Parks of Fort Scott, Kansas; and one uncle
Louis (Everleigh) and wife Agnes Snethen of Baker, Louisiana. SERVICE Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at
11:00 AM. Officiant: Father John Bolderson. Visitation: Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri on Thursday, June 26, 2008 between 10:00 -
11:00 AM. Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri. Memorial: St.
Mary’s School