Charles B. "Charlie" Snow

Charles Snow Obituary

Charles "Charlie" B. Snow, 78, of Colorado Springs died Saturday, May 21, at his daughter's home in Denver, Colorado after undergoing a kidney transplant. He lived with the disease for 16.5 years and was looking forward to this new lease on life. Mr. Snow was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on August 29, 1926, to Carl and Esther Snow. He attended Winner High School and was married to Theresa K. Janak on December 22, 1949, and was married to her for twenty-five years. Charlie served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War and was awarded numerous commendations and two Purple Hearts. In 1954 he and Theresa stopped in Colorado Springs on their way to California but decided to plant their roots in Colorado instead. Charlie started his own automotive repair business, and was well-known in the racing community. He owned and sponsored several cars that participated in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and campaigned a three-state area with his own stock cars. Mr. Snow retired in 2003, but remained active with charities and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Charlie was active in the Korean War Veteran's Association and was instrumental in the design, funding and construction of the New Korean War Memorial in Memorial Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Preceded in death by his father, Carl, mother, Esther, brothers, Dick, Gene and Donald, sister Winnie Newell. Loving father of Pat (Gary) Maddox, Pam (Spero) Criezis, Tamara (Jay) Survil, Scott (Katha) Snow. Grandfather of Nicole, John Michael, Meili, Rachel, Taylor, Mitch, Trevor, and Tessa. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, 420 North Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. Private inurnment. Reception to follow services at Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Neveda Ave., Colorado Springs. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 2480 W. 26th Ave., Ste. 120 B, Denver, CO 80211, Silver Key Services, 2250 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, or the Shriners Hospital for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103.

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Published by The Gazette from May 26 to May 27, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Snow

12 Entries

Chi Leary

May 30, 2005

Charlie, thank you for being Charlie. I feel blessed to have known you and your son, Scott, who is carrying on the tradition and good looks (: his father instilled in him. Loved seeing those grandboys tooling around the yard honing their driving skills. What style, what grace. You will be missed.

Best to you Scott, and your family

Chi

Craig "Gabby" Seyfried

May 30, 2005

Charlie was a great guy! He was always willing to lend a hand with information regarding anything pretaining to race cars or any automotive related problem. He will be missed and never forgotton in the racing community in and around the Pikes Peak Region. God Bless you Charlie and enjoy the other racing people you will be sharing memories with in Heaven.

Tammy "Foltz" Compton

May 29, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.I have fond memories of Charlie and my uncle, Richard Foltz during race week for the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Charlie will be missed.

Tinker Foltz

May 29, 2005

Charlie Snow was well known in Colorado Springs and will be sadly missed by many.

Sallie Clark

May 27, 2005

I am saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. I knew him through my time on City Council and he never stopped caring about our city issues. He took me to breakfast with the Korean War veterans and I enjoyed our frequent talks. I will miss him, but know that he now walks with God. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Janet (Steinfeld) Donahue

May 27, 2005

Charlie and his wonderful family were friends and neighbors of the Steinfield family for approx. 15 years. Those memories will be in our hearts. I speak for us all and send our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Janet (Steinfeld) Donahue

Jacqueline Thorson

May 27, 2005

We were in business in CS and I am sure that Tork knew you from the "Car Hospital Transmissions". Tork left me in 2001. We were from Philip, SD and also belonged to the Lodge at one time. I send my deepest sympathy. Jackie

Roger Janak

May 26, 2005

We were saddened to hear of Uncle Charlie's passing, All of our love and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May GOD Bless you Aunt Teresa, Pat, Pam, Scott and Tammy. I have many memories growing up and going to the races to watch Uncle Charlie and 121 at Englewood. Those memories will always be near and dear to me. Your Dad will be surely missed but the memories of Uncle Charlie are eternal.

Roger Janak and Family

Codi Stoddard

May 26, 2005

I have fond memories of Charlie, the Garage and my Grandfather H.H. Wilson when I visit in the summer as a child. He will be sorely missed by me and my family. A piece of my childhood has slipped into memory... Much love Codi Jean Stoddard

Rene Mundorff

May 26, 2005

I was saddened to read of Charlie's death. I immediately informed Mona, Mickey, and Perry via email. More to come.

Rene Mundorff

John Miller

May 26, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathy for Charlie's family in your bereavement. Charlie made it cool to wear coveralls.

Mary Adams

May 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family of Charlie. May you find God's strength and peace at this time of sorrow.

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