Ronnie’s Story

Site created on May 23, 2022

With everything going on, it can be hard to keep everyone informed.  We are using CaringBridge as a place for family and friends to stay updated and to share words of hope and encouragement. 

Ronnie was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in July of 2021.  He underwent a 16 week treatment of chemo, had a small break, then had a five week course of radiation/chemo combo which he got through with flying colors.  He then had surgery, which was supposed to remove the remaining cancer.   However, during the surgery, the surgeon discovered the cancer had metastasized to the liver.  It is now considered Stage 4.


Over the last couple of months Ronnie has been in and out of the hospital as his sodium levels keep dropping below the normal range.  


He has been told that the cancer is no longer considered curable, just manageable, and he has decided to stay on chemo as long as he can to prolong his life as much as possible.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Amy Snyder

Ronnie Lewellen Snyder was born November 26, 1971 in Rushville, NE the son of Ronnie and Jeanie (Kuskie) Snyder and was immediately joined by his identical twin, Lonnie Edward. He passed away on October 2, 2022 at home in Thornton, COafter a heroic battle with cancer.

He grew up south of Rushville and attended local country schools before graduating Valedictorian from Rushville High School in 1990. He graduated with honors from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 1994 with a double major in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. In 2005, Ronnie received the Distinguished Recent Graduate Award from SDSM&T for his outstanding work in the computer science industry.

Ronnie married Amy Weyers of Hay Springs, NE on August 1, 1998 in Scottsbluff, NE. They lived in the suburbs of Denver, CO for 24 years. Ronnie and Amy were blessed with daughter, Alanna Marie, in 2005 and son, Kalon Mitchell, in 2006.

As a successful business owner of Zeotek, Inc. for 27 years, Ronnie enjoyed consulting in software development and was known for his quality work, attention to detail, unassailable integrity, and dedication to client success.

Ronnie was an avid fisherman, hunter, poker shark, and volleyball player and enjoyed coaching and cheering for his kids’ sports and activities. He loved strategy and card games.His competitive nature was second only to his witty humor,kindness and love of family and friends.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Amy, and their children, Alanna and Kalon, parents Ronnie and Jeanie Snyder, siblings Lonnie (Susan) Snyder, Stacey Romick, Beverly (Greg) Devrous, and siblings by marriage Lorinda Elson, Rick (Donna) Weyers, Tim (Cheryl) Weyers, Calvin (Jane) Weyers, Alynn (Brad) Brodine, Marcia (Les) Estrada, Paul (Laurie) Weyers, Cammy (Mark) Horn and Anna (Keith) Taylor and many beloved nephews and nieces.

Ronnie was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and Rosemary Kuskie; Woodrow and Charlyn Snyder and in-laws,Leo and Idonna Weyers, and brothers-in-law Dale Elson and Kendall Weyers.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Arvada United Methodist Church 6750 Carr St, Arvada, CO 80004 on November 5, 2022at 1 pm. Ronnie’s true passion was his children, so, in lieu of flowers, a college fund has been established for Alanna and Kalon.  

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