Samuel L. Snapp

Friday, December 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM

By Holly Stover

Samuel L. Snapp, 79, of Aurora, MO

Samuel L. Snapp, 79, of Aurora, MO entered into rest Dec. 2, 2022. Services will be held at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson, Dec. 9, 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Rev. Terry Balie will officiate.

Sam was born Feb. 1, 1943 in Branson. He was the son of Rev. Joseph L. and Maggie (Chase) Snapp. He attended Branson schools and the American River College. Sam married the love of his life, Ivonne Blevins on Feb. 1, 1963 in Branson.

Sam & Ivonne moved to California, where they were blessed with three daughters. Sam was a licensed electrician working in commercial and industrial construction. His hobbies were working on old cars, barbequing, and watching westerns. He enjoyed technology, liked debating and studying conspiracy theories. He also enjoyed telling Bald Knobbers stories. Sam loved and adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a half- brother Chester Snapp.

Sam is survived by his loving wife Ivonne and three daughters Kathalina Snapp of Aurora, Mo.; Ronda Chapman (William) of Roseville, CA.; Shelly Snapp of Sacramento, CA. six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation is Thursday evening, December 8, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Sam’s honor to the White River Historical Society, P. O. Box 841, Forsyth, MO 65653.

Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory

1638 East State Highway 76

Branson, Missouri 65616

Telephone – 417-334-3670

Fax – 417-336-3670