Eddie passed away peacefully on the evening of December 17 at the age of 90 years. He is survived by Alice his loving wife of 64 years; brother, Norman “Buck” Snyder, of Wheeling, West Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Eddie was predeceased by brothers Donald, Earl, Leo and sisters Nancy and Ruth.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1921 and lived in Wheeling WVa where he first joined Elks Lodge # 28 and entered the construction industry as a carpenter. In 1950, Eddie and Alice blazed the trail to the west, settling in Belmont California then moving to Redwood City in 1962. He joined Carpenters Union Local 217 and became a recognized leader and mentor to other carpenters during his 66 year career.

Eddie continued his active support for the Elks Lodge, joining Lodge # 1991 in Redwood City and rising to achieve Elk of the Year in 1985.

During World War II, Eddie proudly served his country for four years as a sergeant in the United States 3rd Army Division Medical Corps under General Patton. He saw action in five battle campaigns including Normandy, North France, The Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He also served in the relief troops at the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European/African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, Meritorious Service Unit Insignia, American Theatre Service Ribbon, and the WWII Victory Ribbon.

He returned home to West Virginia on Thanksgiving Day in 1945.

Throughout his life, Eddie enjoyed golfing, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 49er’s, and especially Notre Dame football, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants baseball.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service celebrating Eddie’s life at Saint Matthias Catholic Church in Redwood City on January 20, 2012 at 3 pm followed by a reception in Father Lacy Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Eddie Snyder to St. Matthias Catholic Church or the Redwood City Elks Lodge #1991.

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Emil Magrin

August 16, 1927 – December 4, 2011

Emil Magrin received his Heavenly calling in Redwood City, CA after complications from a fall.

Emil was born in St. Louis, MO, and moved to San Francisco when he was 2 years old, and then to Rockaway Beach, now Pacifica, when he was age 6. He went to kindergarten in San Francisco to learn English, since he could only speak Italian. His father was a farmer, and Emil helped to raise artichokes, cabbage, sprouts, and peas. Emil graduated from Jefferson High School in Daly City 1945. He enlisted in the Merchant Marine, serving on ships that transported troops to the Philippines. He was on Leyte when the first Atom Bomb was dropped. After his discharge, he worked as a carpenter. He obtained a contractor’s license in 1952. That year he started driving racing cars (hardtops and stock cars). His father didn’t want him to drive racing cars, so he went under an assumed name, Emil Zola, so his father wouldn’t recognize his name in the newspapers. In 1959, he bought an airplane and got a pilot’s license. Over the years he owned four different types of airplanes and got a multi-engine rating. He moved to Woodside in 1968 and lived there the rest of his life. He retired in 1978.

During his life, Emil was a member of the San Mateo County Mounted Patrol, then the Lion’s Club, where he was named District Lion of the year. Later he joined the Redwood City Chapter of SIR. He was chosen to be SIR of the year for 2005. He joined the Redwood City Elks Club in 1985. Emil also loved golfing and bowling.

Emil is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Lou Ann Magrin, who helped bring him back to the Lord toward the end of his life. He is also survived by his children, Victoria Beninga (John) of Meadow Vista, CA, and Ron Magrin of Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii; his sister Mary Bistolfi (Pete) of Daly City; Grandchildren Kirsten and Caleb Beninga of Meadow Vista, CA; RJ Magrin of Mountain View, CA; and Heather and Robin Magrin of Woodside, CA. He is also survived by Lou Ann’s children Debbi Murray of North Highlands, CA; Dan Poulson (Cheryl); of San Jose, CA; and Bob Poulson of Santa Clara, CA; and Lou Ann’s seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A celebration of Emil’s life will be held on Saturday, December 10 at noon at the Redwood City Elks Lodge at 938 Wilmington Way. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to the Redwood City Elks Lodge.