James (Jim) Edward Snider, 94, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. Born to Dewey W. and Isabel (Babcock) Snider on November 10, 1931, in N. Hollywood, CA, Jim grew up in Vancouver and Long Beach, WA.
In July of 1947, Jim joined the U.S. Army and served 3 years. After the Army, he would go on to start a career as a Sprinkler Fitter which lasted more than 40 years, working and living in various locations ranging from the states of Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska to Washington, Idaho, Utah and Montana.
In 1990, Jim married Patricia (Pat) Englund, his wife and the light of his life for the last 35 years. Together they enjoyed their family, gardening, spending time at their cabin on Sauerkraut Creek, and occasional trips to Washington and Oregon.
Jim is survived by his children, Steven J. Layman and Christine Kopanski. Three stepchildren from his marriage to Pat: David (Vera) Englund of Basin, MT; Cindi (Brent) Colbert of Helena, MT; Eric (Tammy) Englund of Kalispell, MT; grandchildren: Rachel Englund of Helena, MT; Zachery (Elise) Englund of Boulder, MT; Jeremiah (Stacy) Englund of Chambersburg, PA; Ashley Englund of Odessa, TX; Cody (Coco) Colbert of Helena, MT; Ian Colbert (Jaya Banks) of Pasadena, CA; Kelly (Brandon) Banner of Kalispell, MT; David Morgan of Whitefish, MT; and Colby Morgan of Kalispell, MT.
No services are scheduled at this time.
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