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Marlene Ruth Riegler Snyder, 82, passed away on August 23, 2020 at her home in Providence Village, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Wilbert Budens and Mary Ellen Brydges Budens. At the age of 2 she was adopted by William S. Riegler when her mother remarried. Marlene grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Hialeah, Florida when she was a freshman in high school. She graduated from Jackson High School in Miami, Florida in 1953. After high school she: • attended University of Miami in Miami, Florida where she played in the band, participated in several sports, and received a Bachelor of Science in Education.• attended Saint Thomas University in Miami, Florida where she received a Master of Arts degree in Education and Administration.• began working for Dade County Public Schools as a Physical Education teacher and coach. Her career included teaching, coaching, counseling, and administration. She retired in 1990 after 33 years of service. Marlene was a lifetime member of The Women of the Moose. She served in many roles and held many titles. She was a Past Deputy Grand Regent for the state of Florida. She served on the International Grand Council from 1988-1990. One of the proudest achievements of her lifetime was being named the Grand Regent, the highest office in the organization. She served from July, 2002 until June, 2003. She loved speaking at conferences around the country and promoting the Moose ideals and charities. Marlene loved music and enjoyed being the principal trombone player and manager for the Hallandale Symphonic Pops Orchestra before moving to Texas to be with her daughter and son-in-law. In her last years, her favorite pastimes were watching sports, indulging in all of her favorite foods, and cheering on her grandchildren in all of their endeavors. Marlene is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Snyder Rodriguez and her son-in-law, Ramon; her grandchildren, Christian Nathaniel and Bella Grace of Providence Village, Texas; her brother, Robert Budens and his wife Marjorie; her sister, Barbara Guthrie; her sister, Beverly Longfellow and her husband Rich; her cousin, Sharon Hampton and her husband Doug; as well as several nieces, nephews, relatives and adopted family whom she loved and who loved her well. There will be no services at this time. Marlene wanted to be cremated and laid to rest in Ruidoso, New Mexico near her biological father and great grandmother. The family will be having a private celebration at that time. On-line condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Moose Charities (moosecharities.org) or sent to the family. A special savings account has been set up for her grandchildren. Marlene was very proud of the financial support that she provided for their education and extracurricular activities. (Kimberly Rodriguez 9013 Benevolent Court Providence Village, TX 76227) Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Marlene Ruth Snyder, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Marlene Ruth Snyder

September 23, 1937 - August 23, 2020