John Snider’s Celebration of Life

The world lost an incredible person, John Snider, in February of 2022.

John Snider’s family invites you to join them for a celebration of his life, on April 23, 2022 in Myrtle Point, Oregon.

John’s family tells about his love and passion for the outdoors, books, food, travel, and his favorite place in the world, Argentina, where he’d planned to retire. He had indescribable love for his family, his world;  his girls, their mother, and his grandchildren, who cannot begin to express how much they will miss their “Papa John”.

One never knew when John would show up on their farm in his rubber boots, shovel in hand, to offer his recommendations in that straight forward, pragmatic fashion he was known for. An advocate of science and caring for the land for future generations, John advised many research projects on seed selection, grazing management, and regenerative farming systems. As we all seek to continue his legacy, his family asks that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Chico State “John Snider Memorial Scholarship for Regenerative Agriculture”, created to honor his lifetime of work and dedication to sustainable farming. These funds will go to students who are working for the “Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems” as stipends to support their education in soil health and regenerative agriculture. The information for donations is at the bottom of this page.

John possessed vast wisdom and a deep passion for agriculture that was unparalleled. His intelligence made him a leader in the agricultural industry and his thirst for knowledge made him a true teacher. A father, grandfather, brother, mentor, colleague, and friend, his absence will be felt by many.
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When:
April 23, 2022 – 1pm-4pm, PST
Where: 
770 4th St.
Myrtle Point, OR 97458
Accommodations:
The Mill Casino Hotel, North Bend, Oregon
p:+1-800-953-4800
37 minute drive to Coos County Fairgrounds
For the room block discount call +1-800-953-4800 by April 8 and let the reservation agent know you are attending the John Snider Celebration of Life Hotel Group. If you would like to book online click here and use booking ID #7712 by April 8.
Nearby Airports:
North Bend, Oregon (OTH), 40 minute drive west to Coos County Fairgrounds
Eugene, Oregon (EUG), 2.5 hour drive southwest to Coos County Fairgrounds
Portland, Oregon (PDX), 4 hour drive southwest to Coos County Fairgrounds
Medford, Oregon (MFR), 2.5 hour drive northeast to Coos County Fairgrounds
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If you’d like to send a card:
Traci Snider
PO Box 205
Salem, OR 97308
USA
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How to donate to the John Snider Memorial Scholarship for Regenerative Agriculture:

For gifts using a credit card, below is a link to the giving page with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems prepopulated. In the Other field please write: “In memory of John Snider.”

Gifts in memory of John Snider

If you’d prefer to send a check, the memo line should read: Center for Regenerative Agriculture – in memory of John Snider.

Gift Processing – 0999
California State University, Chico
400 W. 1st St
Chico, CA 95929–0475

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For more information or to get in touch with the Snider family, please email cher@pggseeds.us. If you have photos or stories to include for the slideshow, please also email them to cher@pggseeds.us.