Neal Snow

September 22, 1925 - December 30, 2008

Allen Neal Snow was born September 22, 1925, in Timberlake, SD, the son of Oliver and Marie (Taylor) Snow. He graduated from Timberlake School in 1943. He enlisted in the United States Navy on April 12, 1945. After being honorably discharged, on August 19, 1946, he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated from there in 1958. On September 1, 1946, he was united in marriage to Wilma Marie Kern in Firesteel, SD. In 1952, they moved to Bismarck, ND. In 1960, they moved to Grand Forks, ND and in 1963 to Eugene, OR. They returned to Bismarck in 1973. Upon their return to Bismarck, Neal opened and ran Snow’s Music Studio. He also did substitute teaching in the Bismarck School System. Wilma died on October 23, 1996. On October 25, 1997, he married Ruth Ann Carlson at Epworth United Methodist Church in Valley City. They made their home in Valley City. She died November 14, 2008. Neal was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He had many hobbies in interests including, photography and printing, but he was a true musician at heart. He is survived by his son, Dan (Beth) Snow of Helena, MT; daughter, Grace Marie Armour of Gresham, OR; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Wilma and Ruth; and 4 brothers.