David R. Snyder, 42, of Plymouth, Ind., passed away surrounded by his loving family after a 16-month battle with glioblastoma at 10:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Born on March 6, 1972, in Seaside, Calif., David was the son of Melvin Snyder and Rosemary K. (Seibert) Spalty. David lived in the Monterey, Calif., area since birth before his family moved to Plymouth when he was 16 years old. David graduated from Knox High School with the class of 1991. Shortly after graduation, David married Trisha A. Wessell on Dec. 13, 1991, in Plymouth. To this union, two children were born, Cody and Hayley.

David worked for Hoosier tire as a material handler for over 16 years, until he had to leave due to his illness. A loving husband and father, David loved being with his family and cooking for them. A memorable trip for the family was going to Las Vegas two years in a row in 2006 and 2007. He was also a NASCAR fan.

David is survived by his wife; two children: Cody and Hayley, both of Plymouth; his mother: Rosemary Spalty, Hanover, Calif.; his siblings: Melvin (Julie) Snyder, Plymouth; Mary (Ira) Lockshin. Palmdale, Calif.; Theresa Lauderdale, Prunedale, Calif; Andrew (Casey) Snyder, South Bend, Ind.; his father and mother-in-law: Larry (Linda) Wessell, Plymouth; and his brother-in-law: Jack Wessell, Kouts, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family.