Patricia Ann “Pat” Horning Englund Snider, 82, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025.
Born to Roy and Frieda Horning on April 10, 1942, in Billings, MT, Pat grew up in Laurel, MT and graduated from Laurel High School in 1960.
In the spring of 1961 she moved to Helena, MT, where she worked as a code clerk for the Department of Administration until 1963.
She married Gary C. Englund on October 19, 1963, and together they raised three children, David, Cindi and Eric. In addition to being a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, Pat was a devoted humanitarian. Strong in her faith in Jesus, she was willing to help anyone in need; whether it meant helping refugees from southeast Asia find a new life here in the United States, teaching Sunday School classes for persons with intellectual disabilities, or providing transportation to and from church to nursing home residents.
In 1980 Pat resumed working outside the home, first as a Clerk/Typist with State Fund. She went on to work at Insurance Compliance and eventually worked at DPHHS Blind & Low Vision Services before she retired.
In 1988, after nearly 25 years of marriage, her husband, Gary, passed away.
In 1990, Pat married James “Jim” E. Snider, her husband and light of her life for the last 34 years. Together they enjoyed their family, gardening, spending time at their cabin on Sauerkraut Creek, and occasional trips to Washington and Oregon.
Pat is survived by her husband Jim; her children, David (Vera) Englund of Basin, Cindi (Brent) Colbert of Helena, Eric (Tammy) Englund of Kalispell; her grandchildren, Rachel Englund of Helena, Zachery (Elise) Englund of Boulder, Jeremiah (Stacy) Englund of Chambersburg, PA, Ashley Englund of Odessa, TX, Cody (Coco) Colbert of Helena, Ian Colbert (Jaya Banks) of Pasadena, CA, Kelly (Brandon) Banner of Kalispell, David Morgan of Whitefish, and Colby Morgan of Kalispell. She is also survived by her brother, Roy “Mike” (Cheryl) Horning of Laurel, her sister-in-law, Shirley “Micky” (Jim) Miller of Seligman, AZ; as well as 8 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness in Pat’s memory.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Vera Englund says
Miss you so much.
Tammy Durkin says
Pat was such a lovely lady and she will be very missed by many I am sure.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. ♥️
Donna Mixon says
Eric, David, Cindy and Jim,
Dave and I send our deepest condolences for your horrendous loss. Pat was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. We offer prayer for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Dave and Donna Mixon
Leo and Luci Dutton says
Holding your entire family in prayer during this time of loss. So sorry.
Lia Beck says
Your mom was always so sweet and loved you so much, Cindi. I remember when she would call me and say get Cindi away from that boyfriend of hers. ( not you, Brent) hee hee. I just thought that was so sweet. She loved and cared for you as a mom should. She will be missed by many people, but is celebrating with our lord and savior, Jesus. We will get to see them again very soon! Gods got you Cindi! Call on Him when you get sad or lonely for your mom. He has helped me so much. Love you guys! Lia
Mike & Freddi says
Cindi and family:
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Mike and Freddi
Sharon Baker Heigh says
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Will miss seeing Pat and Jim working in their yard across the street from us.
Sharon Baker Heigh & Dan Kaberline
The Dick & Betty Baker Family
Michelle says
Jim & Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a sweet lady. I always love serving you folks & have missed you lately. May God wrap his loving arms around you! I didn’t realize this was also my classmate’s mother! Michelle T 1985 HHS & server at Shellie’s 💕 & 🙏 to your Family
The Calnan Family says
To the entire family,
Grandma Pat was such an amazing woman and always showed such kindness to me and my family. We are deeply saddened by your loss and our hearts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
-Matt
Gino Dunfee says
Though we never met, we had a family connection, my dad (Buck Dunfee) and Freida, were first cousins. I wish I’d have made more of an effort to meet. Condolences to the family.
Bob and Merle Korizek says
Gary England was a very special friend, during my high school and college times.When we moved back to Helena Merle and I where VERY excited to meet Gary’s new bride Pat. WOW what a very nice person she was. We looked forward many Friday nite dinners and visiting. Pat was truly a great person for Gary. A few years after Gary’s death, Pat married Jim, another fine person. Pat’s kind, sharing, religious life will, certainly be lost to our community.