June 6, 1934 – September 2, 2017
Les Snavely
Leslie Edward Snavely, 85, died September 2, 2017 at home with his wife of 61 years, Joyce M. Snavely and son Brian G. Snavely by his side.
Les was born June 6, 1932, in Bell, California; he is survived by older sister Florence Fowler, husband Glenn Fowler and younger brother Dee Snavely, and wife Kara Snavely.
He is also survived by his 3 sons, Scott Edward and wife Lisa, Brian Glen and wife DoraLee and Keith Loren Snavely. He also leaves behind his 9 grandchildren: Teixeira, Christopher, Marlaina, Bryton, Andrew, Tyler, Jonathan, Danaya, and Sophia. Also, the great-granchildren of Andrew and Teixeira Clark; Macie, and twins Camden and Paxton.
Les playing ball in Navy
Les starred on the varsity basketball team at Roosevelt High School. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War in Hawaii and Guam. Among his duties in the Navy he also played on his unit’s basketball team.
After the Navy, Les attended Fresno State College graduating in 1960 with a degree in Education and a minor in History.
Les and Joyce were married June 1, 1956. They lived in Fresno, Santa Barbara, Exeter and Sacramento California. Les worked for GE and the family moved in 1971 to the then remote location of Redmond, Washington. Les retired early from GE and took a job at Sahalee Golf Course where he worked until the summer of his 80th birthday.
Les was passionate about sports and was an especially good basketball player. He spent many years coaching his three son’s youth sports teams. There are many children in
Coach Les
Redmond in the 70’s that learned about sportsmanship and fair play from Les’ leadership as a coach.
Les was an avid golfer, and had several hole-in-one’s, earning him the moniker “Lucky Les”. He was a loyal member in the Westgate Masonic Lodge for 49 years and served as long time treasurer and secretary. In his spare time, he became an accomplished watercolor artist. Snavely family homes are filled with Les’ beautiful paintings.
A celebration of life will be held at Redmond Senior Center, 8703 160th AVE NE, Redmond, Washington, Saturday, September 16 from 2 – 4 PM
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate in Les’ name to the Evergreen Hospice Foundation https://www.evergreenhealthfoundation.com/support/hospice/, click on “Donate”.