Katie Ann Rader Snyder, 26, of Rugby, ND died July 2nd, 2012 of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

Katie was born February 4th, 1986 in Cando, to Gary and Nancy Rader. Katie joined sister, Beth and brother, John, and later became a big sister to Annie. Katie was an outgoing, talkative girl and everyone was "my friend." She tried basketball and volleyball in school, but soon realized she was just not an athlete. Katie loved music, sang in the choir, played clarinet, and competed in speech events. Outside of school, Katie was active in 4-H, as a member of the Towner County Young Riders Horse Club.

Katie also had a passion for Youth for Christ, where she met Sean Snyder. They married and had two boys, Steven and Caidin, who were the light and loves of her life. In marriage, they lived in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Hazen, ND. Katie recently made a new home for her and her sons in Rugby, ND. She loved her job at Rockin' Relics Café and enrolled in an online medical coding program through Dakota College at Bottineau. Despite her admitted athletic challenges she was having a ball being a part of the 3rd St. Station women's softball team.  She was an avid reader and innately creative, being a self taught knitter, sewer and crafter, finding great joy in making personalized gifts. Katie shared a new found love in Jesse Slaubaugh and his daughter, Lila.  She will be remembered as a silly but true friend, sister, daughter, mom, and aunt with limitless grace and mercy, forever talkative, and always with a smile.

Katie is survived by her two boys,  Steven (6) and Caidin (4), parents, Gary and Nancy (Tveit) Rader, siblings:  Beth (Eric) Nordmark, Brody & Brandon;  John Rader (Michele), Haley & Grant;  & Annie Rader, paternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy (Held) Rader, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.


She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Oliver and Pauline (Tafelmeyer) Tveit, and uncle, David Tveit.

Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Dunnigan Dix Funeral Home and at Cando Lutheran Church starting at 5:00.

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Cando Lutheran Church.

Services: 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Cando Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be directed to her children's college funds at any Ramsey Bank location..




Condolences:

Sending my thoughts, prayers, and strength your way.  Words never seem adequate....

Susan Kakela



Nancy and Gary, No words can express the loss that you are experiencing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

ElRoy Burkle



My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family.  I cannot even to begin to know the grief you have in your hearts right now and am so very sorry for your loss.  I knew Katie when she lived in Florida.  My daughter, Jordan babysat the boys the few times.  I remember Katie always with a smile, even at times when she was not the happiest.  She was always positive and fun to be with.  We were able to stay in touch after her move but it was not as often.  Katie was and will always be remembered as a beautiful happy girl and a great Mom.  She really loved those boys.  I know these words may be of much comfort but your family provided a light in the world that brought joy and happiness to others........

Joyce



The prayers of our church are with you in this most difficult time.  She knew the Lord and that is the main thing now.

Hazen Christian Fellowship



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, thinking of the boys and praying that they know what a wonderful person their mother was.

Deb Mattern



I am praying for each of you. May God's presence and comfort to be with you. I pray you feel the love and support of many family and friends.

Luke Storer



Nancy, Gary and family: my deepest condolences to you in the loss of your dear daughter. Please let all the good memories and God's love heal your hearts.

Nancy, you maybe don't remember me, but I'm a good friend of your Aunt Rose. I knew your mom and you and your brother David as children, and met you again at the Northgate reunion.

Love and prayers,

Pat Robbins

Knox, ND



Nancy and Gary, my heart goes out to you during this very sad time. May your memories of Katie be the strength to carry you through the days ahead.

MaryDawn (Martz) Christopherson



My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amanda's Mom



My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of loss!!

Debbie Dyste



Nancy, I was so sorry to hear your sad news.  I am thinking of you and your family, and hoping all the precious memories of your daughter will help you through this sad time.  My prayers are with you all.

Linda Higdem Godejohn



I'm so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. I keep thinking back to remembering Katie and the many moments from high school, and the one thing that I can always remember about her is her laugh. She always seemed to have a smile on her face and very upbeat person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. Take comfort in knowing that she is with God, and remember he only calls the best home.

Jenny Sand



Nancy, Gary and family my deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Barbara Reski



Katie,

You will be missed on this side of Heaven. We will treasure your smiles and laugh, the way you were able to see the bright side of things, your love for the Lord Jesus and your boys.

The last time we were together your boys were the center of the conversation. They were the second light in your life. Your joy was boundless and yes, forever true.

We love you and will miss you. This is not "goodbye," but a true "see you later."

Until we meet again in Heaven,

Alycia, Brian, & Corbin Walker



Gary, Nancy and Family:  I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter Katie.  Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Huelsman Davis



We are so  sorry to hear of your loss.  Our entire Held  Family again loses one when we were looking forward to another Reunion. We are all so sad!  Carolyn and Family



Gary, Nancy, Beth, John, Annie, and family, My deepest sympathies are with you during this time. You are present in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this tough season. May you sense the LORD's presence in your lives and in your grief.

Erin (Opdahl) Jenner



Gary, Nancy & family, We are so sorry for your loss of your daughter Katie. You are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time in your life. May you hold close to your heart, the memories you made with Katie.

Kristi and Rick Weyrauch



I am so sorry for your family's loss. I will always remember her as bubbly little Katie. Thank-you for sharing her with the world for this short time and God will now have another beautiful Angel for his choir. All my love and well wishes

Valerie (Parker) Borchgrevink Class of 01



Nancy and family,

May God be your rock during this difficult time.  Speaking from experience, we don't understand why these things happen but know that God has a better, wonderful plan for Katie.  We love you.

Janna, David, and Matthew Atkins



Nancy, Gary and family,

We just found out about Katie's accident and death when we stopped in to see Bernice this weekend. We want you to know that we are thinking of you as you go through one day at a time.

Wayne and Carol Denault



Our deepest Sympathy is with you in you hour of need.  May the Lord give you the peace you need.

I pray that the Lord wraps his arms around you and comforts you.  She will be missed by so many.

Our love and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Blessings

Donna & Doralee Dale