Duane Edson Snow passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2022 in his home in Ivy Virginia
surrounded by his sweetheart and his children. Duane was a loving husband and an amazing
father to 5 children and grandfather to 18 grandchildren. He positively endured an over 5 year
journey with cancer. He was born in Charlottesville, VA on December 15th 1944 to Leroy White
Snow and Viola Dean Snow.

Duane graduated from Rock Hill Academy, class of 1963. He attended Brigham Young
University, where Duane earned his BS degree in Business and Advertising. He served in the
Northwest States Mission, for The Church Of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints After returning
home from his mission, Duane married the love of his life, Rowena (Rena) Millett in the Salt
Lake City Temple, where they were sealed for time and all eternity. They just celebrated their
55th wedding anniversary this past week.

Duane led an exemplary life in every way! His joy was helping and serving others. He served in
the following areas for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Full-time missionary to
Northwestern States Mission (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho) 1964-1966, first Bishop of the
Charlottesville 2nd ward from 1982 - 1986, first Bishop of the Chalottesville Singles Ward from
2004-2007. Served the following full-time missions with his wife, Rena; Olongapo, Philippines
Mission ( 2007-2009), Addiction Recovery Missionaries (2010-2014), Boston Massachusetts
Mission (2015-2017), Virginia Richmond Service Mission Leaders (2019-July 2022). Duane
served as a counselor in both the Olongapo, Philippines Mission Presidency (2007-2009) and
the Richmond Virginia Mission Presidency (2017-2019). Duane also served his community in
the following elected and appointed offices; Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
(2010-2014), VA Board of Agriculture, appointed by Governor George Allen for two terms,
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (2000-2004), Duane was an active member of
the Charlottesville Rotary Club and past President in 2006. Host of the SnowKnows Radio
garden show and Owner of Snow's Garden Center (1975-2003).

Duane lived his life with the purpose to be of service to those he came in contact with and help
others feel the love of their Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved his grandchildren and took them on
many "cousin" trips. He attended countless sporting events, performances, activities, and
ceremonies for his grandchildren. He ensured his family was united at the beach for a week
every summer. This was the highlight of the year! Duane and Rena enjoyed working side by
side with each other, this was evident in the many missions they served together since his
retirement from Snow's Garden Center in 2003. They truly had a love that few people ever
experience and only hope to find. Duane touched the hearts of all he came in contact with and
made everyone feel like they were his favorite. He was quick to forgive others and a true
disciple of Jesus Christ.Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Viola Snow of Charlottesville. He is
survived by his wife, Rena Snow and their children; April Chandler and her husband, Steve. Jill
Arterburn and her husband, Brent. Corbin Snow and his wife, Jill. Jonas Snow. Emily Sheets
and her husband, Ashton, and daughter in-law Jill Densmore Snow; 18 grandchildren, Trevor
Chandler and his wife Claire, Spencer Chandler, Haden Chandler, Cooper Chandler, Jake

Arterburn, Cory Arterburn, Marni Bianchi, Malea Bianchi, Madison Snow, Dallas Snow, Lincoln
Snow, Georgia Snow, Brandon Densmore and his wife Ivy, Hanna Snow, Megan Snow, Nathan
Snow, Elliott Sheets, and Magnolia Sheets; Two sisters, Joyce Daniels, and Yvonne Bush and
one brother, Robert Snow; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September, 10th, at The Church Of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1275 Timberwood Blvd., Charlottesville, VA 22911. There will be a
reception immediately following the service.

Thank you to all the healthcare providers for the care given to Duane.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org
(click on Humanitarian Aid)
Zoom link for Memorial Service
https://zoom.us/j/97497049707