Obituary
It is with the deepest sadness that the family announces that Russell Baxley Snyder 52, of (address) died (in his residence/hospital/other) on (day of the week), (month) (day) at (time) (tragically/after a long illness with some disease/suddenly/as a result of a recent accident/from injuries sustained while sword fighting).

Russell was born in San Diego, California at Mercy Hospital on June 8, 1958 and moved with his parents Joseph and Barbara Snyder to Irving, Texas at age three. While growing up Russell was thrilled by each Christmas, was upset when he caught a cat eating a mouse, was hit in the head by a golf club, and developed a love for life, tools, tinkering, and collecting stuff. Russell is survived by hundreds of tubs of stuff.As a young man Russell got a job at a bank he worried about loosing for 29 years, met his wife, made a home, raised a family, but always had time for a couple of beers with friends.

Russell is survived by his Father Joseph Cecil Snyder, wife of 29 years Sharon Lea Snyder, Bother Andrew Christian Snyder, Sister Judith Ann Snyder, Son Joseph Baxley Snyder, Stepson Jody Lynn Smith, Stepson Jason Alan Smith, Granddaughter Madison Ann Krivda, Regan Bryane Smith, Granddaughter Siara Bryane Smith, and many cherished cousins nieces, and nephews. Russell is preceded in death by his Mother Barbara Ann Snyder.

Funeral Arrangements Section 1 - Burial Attire
Black suit, white shirt, black tie, suspenders, shoes on the side, glasses in pocket, underware optional.

Funeral Arrangements Section 2 - Burial Accessories
Article (1) one plastic fork - visible (placed in hand or to the side - you pick) Those that know the "Save Your Fork" story will know why.
Article (2) $5.00 for bus fare (Hey - 39 members of Heaven's Gate can't be wrong).
Article (3) Jewelry not required.
Article (4) Anything a friend or relative might think I'll need.

Funeral Arrangements Section 3 - Burial Location
See if my Dad will give up one of his plots by my Mom at Bear Creek Cemetery.

Funeral Arrangements Section 4 - Funeral Director
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home seems to do a good job. I'm not sure if they have a night drop off slot.
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, Texas
972-579-1313

Funeral Arrangements Section 5 - Basic Funeral Arrangement Details
Article (1) Embalming - Yes
Article (2) Vault - Yes (your choice - just something to keep the grave from collapsing)
Article (3) Casket - your choice (wood is nice but not important to me)
Article (4) Open casket - yes please (lets people know you are really dead)
Article (5) Obituary - Dallas Morning News
Article (6) Flowers - Yes I like flowers

Funeral Arrangements Section 6 - Rosary "The Vigil"
As a baptized Catholic and not a notorious aposatate, heritic or schismatic, not chosen cremation, and whose funeral will not cause public scandal to the faithful I am entitled to all the Sacraments ( see Archdiocesan Policy (Book IV Part 1) http://policy.archchicago.org/policies/bk4num700.pdf 701.1.1 Entitlement to Church's Ministry at Time of Death.)

I would like a brief abbreviated "The Vigil" service performed as follows with the understanding that this request is a mismatch of rituals performed during the traditional 3 part Catholic Funeral:

Article (1) held at the funeral home 7Pm to 8pm or even shorter if possible
Article (2) Public - Yes please to all that are interested
Article (3) priest to lead the mourners in the Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)
Article (4) the "Eternal Rest" prayer, is prayed after each decade of the Rosary (where the Fatima Prayer is usually prayed): Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Article (5) Music
Article (6) If the priest can sneak in an absolution that would be great.
Article (7) Body sprinkled with holy water and incensed (if permitted)
Article (8) Order of the service to be determine by the priest as deemed appropriate.
Article (9) Any other Sacraments/rituals/procedures required or deemed necessary by the priest (prayers, communion, etc.)
Article (10) Any of the items listed above may be excluded if explicitly prohibited by the Church.

Section 6 Note: This sounds like a lot of work to put together so consider it optional.

Funeral Arrangements Section 7 - Family Visitation/Calling Hours
Article (1) Calling Hours - 9PM to 10PM (depending on Section 5 above).
Article (2) Public - Yes please.
Article (3) fork placed in hand during calling hours viewing (conversation piece).
Article (4) Music - "Classical Music For People Who Hate Classical Music".