Brian D. Snyders, 65

Brian Donald Snyders of Rathdrum, Idaho, beloved father, grandfather and husband, entered into the arms of his Savior on April 28, 2025. Born on Jan. 16, 1960, in Boise, Idaho, to Donald and Helen "LaVonne" Snyders, the youngest of four children.

Brian was raised in and resided in Boise until leaving at the age of 34 to pursue higher education. After graduating from Boise High School, he married Janelle Day in 1980, and a daughter, Katie Shirlene, was born in 1981. Later, after divorcing, he became a devoted single father for several years before marrying Maren Burgemeister in 1989, his wife, whom he loved deeply until his death. They were beyond blessed with four children: Andrew, Madeline, Luke and Emmett. Following high school, Brian entered a roofing apprentice program and worked as a journeyman roofer for several years. In his spare time, he worked as a volunteer rural EMT, which ignited his love for medicine, which culminated as a senior field supervisor for Ada County Paramedics. At the age of 34, he started his BS at Idaho State University, ultimately graduating from Des Moines University as a physician. In 2007, he began ownership and operation of Prairie Family Medicine in Coeur d’Alene, a medical practice that allowed him the joy of caring for patients of all ages, but especially pediatrics, kids with cancer and the disabled. In 2023, he opened a new clinic, Hemisphere Health, where he worked until his death. Brian had multiple gifts that he freely shared with others: an inventive mind that could propose a solution to almost any problem, intuitive diagnostic skills, a caring heart that went the extra mile for thousands of patients, and an endless amount of hard work and pride for his family. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, with his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior being among his greatest blessings in this life. 

He is preceded in death by their precious son, Emmett Paul Snyders; his parents; and brother-in-law Ed Smith. He is survived by his wife, Maren; daughter Katie (Troy) Monroe; son Andrew (Marie) Snyders; daughter Madeline (Riley) Stewart; son Luke Snyders; grandchildren: Cory and Gwendolyn Moore and Sonny Stewart (arriving soon); siblings, Pam (Calvin) Barnhill, Sandy Smith and Larry (Debra Robinson) Snyders and in-laws Tony and Juanita Burgemeister. 

He was laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery (Coeur d’Alene) at a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, a suggested donation to the Emmett Paul Snyders Foundation (909 W. Canfield Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815) would be honored by the family, allowing support to families with children fighting cancer.  

Please visit Brian’s online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.