[Dixielandjazz] FW: Our friend, Jim Snyder

[Don Ingle]

Stan, et al: Jim Synder's death.
This is a terrible loss. Jim was a wonderful player and his trombone will be
sorely missed by all who knew and played with him. I never had that honor,
though I got to know him when playing on alternate sets at several festivals
with other bands.
Knew that his health situation was becoming serious when I had to sub on
trombone with the (Chicago) Salty Dogs at a Michigan
date when Tommy Bartlett had to go to the coast to sub in turn for Jim who
was ill. Since then I have gotten reports from others that his situation was
not getting better, and now this sad news. Those who had the good fortune to
hear Jim in person know just how a big a loss this is.
The kind act of Mike Walbridge in sitting with and comforting Jim is typical
of Mike, who is one of the more compassionate players I have had the good
fortune to call a friend. Mike has had recent tragic times himself but his
bedside hospice is not surprising. Jim had good friends everywhere, and we
all will carry a share of the grief such a loss evokes.
God bless and welcome you Jim. And let's thank Him for giving us your music
and friendship while you were with us.
Don Ingle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Brager" <sbrager@socal.rr.com>
To: "'DJML'" <dixielandjazz@ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 8:09 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] FW: Our friend, Jim Snyder


> I received the following email regarding the fine trombonist Jim Snyder.
>
> Stan
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vince Saunders [SMTP:frisco@pacbell.net]
>
> Hello, all,
>
> Our good friend, Jim Snyder passed away this morning at 7:30 AM.  Anne
> Raggio received a call from Barbara, that Jim had died peacefully this
> morning, and requested that I notify everyone by e-mail.  They had
> brought him home from the care center on Thursday night to comply with
> his wishes, and to make him as comfortable as possible  His two sons,
> Dean and Doug, were with him, and were strength to Barb.  All of the
> family had been in and out, yesterday, Friday, to visit, with only some
> success.  He has been in very bad shape for the last week, and
> struggling, with much difficulty for many weeks, months, and years as
> you all know.  Mike Walbridge, Jack Lord, and others have sat with him
> all night over the past week, talking with him when he was able, playing
>
> and discussing jazz, as was his life.  Their dedication was a great help
>
> to the family.
>
> According to the current information, they will have a small service
> after the holidays, with possible plans for a memorial at a later date.
> I am sure we will all be in touch to share the wonderful memories of
> past years, and determine what we can do to express our love.
>
> If you receive multiple notices, it will be because of his many friends,
>
> and their concern and love.
>
> Vince
>
>
>
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