William P. Snip, 92, from Sparta, passed away on July 25, 2022. Born on August 6, 1929, in Marne, Michigan, he was the son of William and Hilda (DeYoung) Snip.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Bill Snip and Hilda Snip Slachter, his sister and brother-in-law Viola and Tom Ross, and his daughter, Mary Lou Spoelstra.
Surviving him are his wife of 73 1/2 years, Phyllis J. (Katsma) Snip, along with his children, Bill Snip, Carole (Rick) Hurley, James (Laura) Snip, son-in-law Ron Spoelstra, grandchildren Jason Spoelstra, Jesse (Alyice) Spoelstra, Seth Spoelstra, Christopher Hurley, Ashley Snip, Isabella Snip, great-grandchildren Noah Galambos and Jonas Spoelstra, and his close friend Bill Kotchka.
William was cremated, and a memorial service was held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Sparta, officiated by Rev. C.J. denDulk.
Memories and Condolences
On an online obituary, people speak of him lovingly.
One of the first jobs I had was picking up glad bulbs on those LONG rows along 15 Mile Road. Bill always had a smile and will be missed by friends and neighbors.
I worked for and with Bill and Phyllis as a teenager. I learned a good work ethic and how to have fun while working hard. I have many find memories of those days. RIP Bill.
I had the privilege of knowing Bill not only through church but I was blessed to be his nurse and care for him at St Mary´s Hospital many years ago. We shared a laugh or 2 over that.
I grew up with his kids. We lived on 15 Mile Rd. and he'd be inside at the kitchen table taking a break after working with the gladiolas or later on his trailer park. Of course, Mrs. Snip made a snack and I had to get in the middle of that. He always called me "Shirl" and the only one to do so. Always nice to me.
