Dave Wayne Snow

David Wayne Snow, known by his friends as Dave or Snowman, left his earthly home in Corvallis, Oregon for his heavenly home on the 12th day of June, just one week short of his 65th birthday. Dave finished well, representing Jesus and reflecting His glory until God took him home. He was born to Don F. Snow and Jonie D. Snow on 19 June 1959, in Wuerzburg, Germany. He lived a "soldier’s life" until 1974 when his parents settled in Corvallis, Oregon. He graduated from Corvallis High School and for a short while attended Linn-Benton Community College. He was on the Cross Country Team and Wrestling Team in high school where he had great friends and, by hard work and determination, some success. After high school, Dave moved to Idaho and stayed there about ten years before moving back to Corvallis. He was a CNA while he was in Idaho and for a short while after he returned to Corvallis. He had a variety of jobs in the food service industry. Dave always went out of his way to help others when he could. Often times taking folks in that were jobless and homeless. He was an eclectic. At times he marched to a different drummer than most of us. Dave liked racket ball and ran three or four marathons with his father. He loved all music (Country and Western, not so much, unless it was Waylon, Willie and the Boys). He enjoyed singing Karaoke and often took his turn until it was time to pack up and go. He played the harmonica (not too well) and the base (much better). He didn't much care what others thought of his singing and playing. He just wanted to make music the best that he could. He liked to express himself with what he called “my art”. Watercolors. pencil, colored pencils, charcoal, and paints, he tried them all. He liked to do mountains, trees, the sky, and lighthouses the most. He took delight in cooking, especially for others. In 2016 Dave moved in with his father to help care for his mother who was on hospice at the time. The care he gave his mom was special, always considerate and patient, gentle and mindful of her needs. After his mother died in early 2017, it was decided that he would stay with his father. Great decision. He was a wonderful companion to his father and helped in many ways. Best of all, his Christian walk took on new life. He and his father read the Bible and prayed together. He attended church regularly and for the last couple of months of his life he was accepted and loved by a NWH’s community group. Dave is survived by his father, Don; sister and brother-in-law, Dena and Richard Logan; niece, Sheri Sanders and nephew, Louis Logan. A memorial service will be held for Dave at Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon on July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Please share your thoughts and memories for the family at www.McHenryFuneralHome.com.

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Dave Wayne Snow

June 19, 1960 - June 12, 2025