100th birthday open house Feb. 16 for long-time Orofino resident
Rosella Snyder, a resident of Orofino since the 1920s, will be honored for her
100th birthday at an open house reception from 1 to 4 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at
the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Orofino.
She was born near Reubens Feb. 16, 1908 to Cal and Minnie Erickson Parkins. She moved to Orofino in the mid-1920’s where she worked at the Palace of Sweets and also at the Rex Theatre.
Rosella married F. Eldon Snyder June 5, 1927. They built the Standard Oil Bulk plant near Pierce and operated it until 1946.
The couple then purchased a mens’ clothing store in Orofino and renamed it Snyder’s Men Clothing. They were later joined in the business by their two sons, Elbert and Maurice Snyder, and renamed the store Snyder’s Inc. The store was located on Johnson Ave in the building now occupied by the Flamingo.
Rosella’s husband Eldon died March 5, 1989.
Besides her two sons, Rosella has a daughter-in-law Angie Snyder, two grandsons, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Rosella has led an active life. She is a 50 year member of the Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Daughters of the Nile. She has been a long-time member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Clearwater Valley Hospital Auxiliary and still participates in the CVH annual Valentine Pie Social and card party.
As a member of the Orofino Golf Club she was runner-up at a golf tournament in Lewiston. She enjoys playing bridge and crossword puzzles.
Persons who have the good fortune to know Rosella are impressed with her youthful appearance, spirit and keen sense of humor.
Happy 100th birthday, Rosella.