Donald Glenn Sneed Jr., 69, of Lake Quivira, passed away peacefully on May 17, with his loving family at his side.
Don was born Feb. 3, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, son of Donald and Elizabeth Sneed. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1961 and attended Pittsburgh State University. He worked for Hopkins Mfg. in Emporia for many years, and in 1991 he became the president and partner of Jasco, which developed the first fully-adjustable drink holder called the “Spillmaster.” In 1997, he became a partner with his son, Brett, in a business named BLT (Better Life Technology), a leading manufacturer of garage and specialty flooring.
He loved and cherished his family and friends as he was an active part of their lives. He was an avid sports nut and did whatever it took to win. It was said by one of his close tennis companions, “Don never made a bad call. . . according to him!”
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joannie (Schembri) Sneed; son, Brett (wife Shelley) Sneed of Lake Quivira; daughter, Christi (husband Mark) Metivier of Pewaukee, WI; daughter, Whitney (husband Scott) Coulson of Lake Quivira; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation was May 22 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, followed by Mass and burial. A celebration of life reception was held at Lake Quivira Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Don’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203, or the Amyloidosis Support Group at www.amyloidosissupport.com 232 Orchard Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191.
