Patricia Anne Richter Snyder, known to everyone simply as “Annie”, was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 20, 1964. She lived a wonderful, full life until July 7, 2026, when she passed away in the early morning hours, after a long and courageous fight against illness.
She is survived by Kurt, her loving husband; a cherished family in Nashville; and countless friends who she held just as close as family, and who loved her dearly in return.
Giving to others was simply who Annie was. She loved her parents and thrived in telling their stories even more. She cared for them faithfully in both Nashville and Florida, by her mother’s side until the very end and a devoted, frequent presence for her daddy right up until he died a few years ago.
That same life-long devotion extended to her many pups over the years, most recently her beloved Bonz and Laney who never lacked for her love or attention.
Annie graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure. This seems like a fitting start for someone who spent her whole career bringing people together. Wherever she worked she left things better than she found them, making a real difference to every business she touched and gathering lifelong friends everywhere she went.
Her working life began in Nashville at an early age at the local wave pool. From there she moved to Corzine & Co. where she had a gift for helping people find exactly the right present for life’s special occasions. In Florida she thrived in recreation and event planning and later worked in office management for an interior design company and moving/storage company.
It was in Park City, Utah, that Annie found her final work family at High West Distillery, where she supported events and kept daily operations running smoothly behind the scenes. Colleagues there came to rely on her rare mix of gifts such as her sharp sense of organization, quick thinking on her feet, a knack for troubleshooting whatever came her way, and an instinct for taking care of the people around her, all delivered with her signature humor, infectious laugh and an unwavering refusal to cut corners.
One of Annie’s beloved coworkers wrote just before a gathering of their team that Annie was a “uniter of people who will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, generosity, caring nature, Southern charm and wonderful sense of humor. She celebrated life and the people around her every day and her impact on her team and community was immeasurable. She touched countless lives and will be missed dearly.”
The words that come to mind when we think of Annie: loving, bubbly, giving, supportive, loyal, welcoming and kind. She loved to cook and bake for others, including all sorts of special cakes and pies to celebrate occasions and make people feel extra special. If you ever needed anything, Annie would be there.
Annie excelled at horseback riding, ice skating, golf, basketball, marksmanship, and just about anything on the water, swimming, sailing, water sports of every kind, and later in life she added snow skiing to the list. She grew up on the shores of Old Hickory Lake where she formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. Camping trips with Kurt and travel adventures with friends filled her calendar and her heart in equal measure.
Annie had an unmistakable sense of style whether in her fashion, her eye for interior design, or her appreciation for the finer things in life. Those who visited her home often laughed trying to guess which set of dishes would be out on the table, it always depended on the season.
She gave tirelessly of herself to Alcoholics Anonymous supporting others on their own journeys. It was without question one of the most important parts of her life.
Annie often mentioned that her “belly button birthday” was January 20th, but the birthday that really saved her life was January 10th, 28 years ago. That was the day she found her true calling toward a life of sobriety, not only helping herself but guiding so many others along their own stories of recovery.
That was Annie, always helping others, always ready to drop everything to be by someone’s side in a time of need or to help them make the most of happy times. She delighted in running “Annie Uber” for friends in need of a ride to the airport, regardless of the flight time. She was the first to comfort and console during life’s hardest moments, and the loudest to celebrate during its biggest wins.
We are deeply grateful to the amazing medical team members at Utah Valley, Heber and Park City Hospitals who cared for Annie through her health journey over the last five months.
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.”
Celebrations of Life
Park City, Utah: Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Park City, UT
Nashville, Tennessee: Saturday, September 19, 5 p.m. at the home of Lisa and Rick Taylor, 5804 Chaseview Rd., Nashville, TN 37221
In Lieu of Flowers
Donations in Annie’s memory may be made to your local favorite charity or animal rescue organization.
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