Ivan Snear

May 5, 1966 - August 14, 2011

Ivan Lee Snear, age 45, of Owendale, passed away Sunday August 14, 2011 in his home with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1966 to the late Ivan Vern and Mary Jane (Eagle) Snear. Ivan was raised in the Argyle area. He worked at Grupo Antolin of Marlette until his illness prevented him from working. He also spent many seasons at the sugar piling grounds. Ivan didn't have many hobbies, but those he did have he put all of his heart and effort into. They included Nascar, fishing and most important to him spending time with his children. Ivan is survived by his wife Laura Marie Snear, and his son Conner, stepchildren, Andrew, Jessica, and Katlyn all of whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Jane Hastings, and his sisters, Ella and husband Bill, Tina and partner Gary, brother William and wife Vicky, and Robert and partner Janette. On his dad's side he had several brothers and sister's but most special to him was his brother Robert Ivan Snear. On his wife's side he is survived by, mother-in-law Denise Mardlin, sister-in-law Rebecca Mardlin, sister-in-law Rhonda and husband Joe Tkacz, Brother-in-law Gary and wife Rebecca Kenny, and brother-in-law David Mardlin. Ivan had many nieces and nephews, all of whom, though to many to mention by name, he loved very much. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ivan L. Snear will be 11:00 AM., Thursday in the Apsey Funeral Home, Deckerville, Pastor Jeff Rolfe will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 PM., to 9:00 PM., Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Tristan Waun, Will Fisher, Matt Fisher, Gary Confer, Gary Kenny, and David Mardlin. Memorials may be given to the family discretionary fund. Condolence may be sent to http://apseyfuneralhome.net/