Carol R. Snarski

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday January 18, 2019 in St. Mary Shaw Catholic Church with urn placement to follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Shaw for Carol R. Snarski (Stewart) who passed away on January 8, 2019 at age 71. Carol was born on December 15, 1947 to Dorothy and Robert Stewart in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She later moved to California, where she met and married Eugene Snarski. They were married for 48 years. Carol and Eugene then moved to Reedsport, Oregon, where they lived for 30 years. Carol was mom to four children and worked as the business office manager at Lower Umpqua Hospital. She loved making things, and her favorite hobbies were sewing and quilting, crafting, gardening and canning. She especially loved baking elaborate desserts. Carol was always up for an adventure, whether crabbing or clamming with Eugene or attending a concert. In 2003, they retired and moved into the retirement home they built in Turner. In 2008, Carol was diagnosed with lung cancer. During her treatment, she earned her master gardener certificate and took up water aerobics. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her husband Eugene; son Chris; and daughters Jennifer, Colleen and Leigh Ann; in addition to two grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gary Steward and Rick Stewart. Arrangements entrusted to Weddle Funeral Service. Please leave online condolences at weddle-funeral.com