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William Cade Snegirev

Male 1998 - 2014  (15 years)


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  • Name William Cade Snegirev 
    Born 18 Apr 1998  Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 31 Jan 2014  Butte, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 8 Feb 2014  Valley Memorial Cemetery, Butte, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3267  Tarbert - Waldo
    Last Modified 9 May 2021 

    Father Vasilisk Eftifeyevich Snegirev,   b. 5 Jun 1969, Woodburn, Marion, Oregon, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jan 2017, Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Living 
    Family ID F1158  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BIOGRAPHY:
      1. Patriarchal Blessing dated 20 Nov 2011. William Cade Snegirev, b. 1 April 1998 at Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; parents Vasilisk Eftifeyevich Snegirev and Loretta Kaye Arndt.
      "William Cade Snegirev, through the power of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold and as an ordained Patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I lay my hands upon your head to give unto you a Patriarchal Blessing; to assure you of the love of your Heavenly Father and of the purpose and meaning and power of your life.
      As you begin this mortal ministry you have done well, you are doing so many things right. Your heart is a choice heart and your desire to do good is a choice desire. The Lord has been, is and will continue to watch over you. He is mindful of you. He knows you personally. He is your friend. He is your advocate with the Father and seeks to bless you and will bless you through all the days of your life.
      You are a choice and chosen young man and have been placed here upon this earth with specific duties to perform, with a mission of great import. Your life is your mission. To live that life in tune with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its principles is to be your desire and your goal.
      The Lord will bless you to live a life of great meaning and to live a life of impact.
      I bless you with wisdom. I bless you with compassion.
      You have been blessed and I bless you with a gentle heart, with a kind and gentle spirit.
      I bless you with the ability to counsel and direct.
      I bless you with patience that you may feel compassion for those who do not have the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives.
      I bless you with that strength of character that you will need to deal with those both and in and outside the church who have lost their way and that through your gentle loving spirit you will be able to reach out to them and pull them back and bind them to you as friends not just in this life but for all eternity that they will call your name blessed.
      I bless you with insight into those who are hurting and those who are afraid and your sweet and gentle spirit will be as a refreshing breeze on a hot day, as a healing balm of Gilead binding up the wounds of those who have been hurt and tormented by the challenges of this world. You will be a friend to many. You will be a counselor to many. I bless you that you will counsel in wisdom that you will be able to feel the Spirit of the Lord in your life and that you will be directed by that Spirit.
      I bless you that as you attend the temple; study your scriptures, have your personal prayers and do those things that you know to do; that as you fast and draw closer to your Heavenly Father that your testimony will grow to a certain knowledge of the truthfulness of the Gospel and I bless you that you will be able to bear testimony with power before your mission, on your mission and after your mission, throughout all your life that the Holy Ghost will be with you and will drive your words into the hearts and minds of those you teach. You will be a leader in your mission, make no mistake about that, you will set an example of integrity and faithfulness to others. Leadership is not about titles. Leadership is about how you live your life; the integrity, the honesty and the durability that you have.
      I bless you with that durability that will allow you to be resilient to the afflictions of this world; that you will be able to overcome the adversary, that you will be able to put every challenge and temptation behind you and move forward in the Gospel to be the husband and the father and the grandfather, the man in Zion that the Lord intended for you to be.
      I bless you that you will bring great honor to your parents because of the life that you will lead.
      I bless you with the ability to reach out to family members and to bind those family members to you and to be a uniting force in your family both for those who are living; those who will be coming to this earth and those who are no longer here. That you will use the temples which shall be upon the earth to unite your family. You will be able to use kind and understanding words to overcome injury. I bless you that you will be the individual that family members turn to when they need help, particularly spiritual help and spiritual guidance that you will be respected that you will be honored and that your companionship will be sought after and treasured.
      Thou art of a choice and chosen lineage. Thou art of Ephraim. You are here to help in the Gathering of Israel and you will be an effective emissary for the Lord for that purpose. The Lord will watch over you and He will bless you and He will help you and He will answer your prayers and as you turn to Him you will feel an easing of the pressures of the world.
      As you choose your career understand this; that you have the ability and the intelligence and the capability to be successful in the career that you choose and you will feel the Lord blessing you in this, helping you to remember the things that you need to remember and helping you to forget those things that are of a hurtful nature. That you will be able to focus on the good in yourself in your heart and in your life and in the Gospel and in others. That you will be blessed to be a happy person and a person that is here upon this earth to lift others.
      I bless you that as you seek an eternal companion to go to the temple with that you will be guided by your Heavenly Father and I bless you that in your marriage that there will be great love existing between you and your wife.
      I bless you that you will thirst for greater knowledge from the scriptures. I bless you with a love of the scriptures; that you will draw closer to your Heavenly Father, that you will be someone that people can turn to for gospel answers and answers to their questions.
      I bless you that as a father you will come to be beloved by your children and as a grandfather that you will know great joy and rejoicing through your influence on those whom you will come to love and whom you loved before the creation of this earth and claim them as your own throughout the eternities of time.
      I bless you with faith I bless you with the gift of discernment that you will be readily able to distinguish between truth and error. I bless you that the Lord will ever watch over you and be with you seeking to bless your life in every way that you are willing to have it blessed.
      I seal these blessing upon your head until that glorious day when you feel once again the arms of the Savior around you and hear those blessed words, "Well done my good and faithful friend and servant." I do this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
      Brian Dirk McNair, Stake Patriarch
      Wasilla Alaska Stake"

      2. A short biography of Cade's scouting experience as was used in his posthumous application for the BSA "Spirit of the Eagle" award submitted 29 Jun 2014:
      "Cade joined the Cub Scouts on his eighth birthday. It was something he had looked forward to his whole young life. Cade loved the adventure and early on was a boy that his pack looked to for guidance. Cade earned his Arrow of Light and was proud to wear it when he crossed over into Boy Scouts.
      Cade was a true adventurer. He absolutely loved anything and everything outdoors. If there was a bike ride, campout, or hike, Cade was the first to volunteer. Cade's excitement was contagious and he led the way in having a good time. Cade was a gatherer and always made room for "one more." Cade excelled at "high adventure" hikes. He completed "The Bomber" glacier trail and a 26-mile hike on two occasions. He completed the Crow Pass hike which was 24 miles one way. Cade loved the Alaskan Freezeree camps and was awarded the "best shelter" for his Wilderness Survival merit badge.
      Cade had completed 17 merit badges: Space Exploration, Wilderness Survival, Cooking, Painting, Tracking, Pioneering, Finger Printing, Swimming, Carpentry, Life Saving, First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Cycling, Communication, Environmental Science, Aviation, and Engineering.
      Completed, but not signed off, Automotive, Bird Study, Animal Science, Mammal Studies, Home Repairs, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, Fly Fishing, Camping, and Water Sports.
      Cade was also very active in 4-H and was raising a reindeer at the time of his death. Cade worked at Pyrah's Farm and for Joe Lentz. Cade was a trumpet player for the Palmer High School Jazz Band.
      Cade looked forward to his Eagle Project and had kicked around several ideas. He wanted something that would be of use to our community. He had decided that he wanted to create a bridge/water decking over the swamp area that lead to his favorite swimming hole at Matanuska Lake. Cade had received contact information from Dr. Hawkins, as to who to call for approval. He was excited about this and felt like it would make this area of the lake much safer and accessible for families.
      Cade loved the scouting program. He was without a doubt a leader in our group. The boys and leaders alike loved him, looked to him, and now, miss him. Cade's loss has been heartbreaking. Cade was a handsome 6ft tall kid, but that was no match for the beauty on the inside. Cade loved. Cade served. Cade worked and played and represented everything that is good in the Boy Scouts of America! Thank you for your consideration in his behalf and in behalf of his family."

      BIRTH:
      1. Adopted through LDS Social Services through laws of the States of Alaska and Washington. Birth parents Thomas Paul Ercanbrack of Mapleton, Utah and Alene Speer, b. 22 Aug 1979 at Livermore, California (dau. of Allen Speer and Merlene Sorensen and wife of John "Tyler" Root, m. 14 May 2005 at Salt Lake City Temple). Half-siblings are Bailey Nava Root, b. 12 Aug 2008 at Murray, Utah, and Waylon Elijah Root, b. 10 Oct 2011 at West Jordan, UT. Tyler was previously married with a child named Caiden Isaac Root, b. 27 Oct 1999 at Salt Lake City. Tyler Root, b. 11 Apr 1977 in California.

      OBITUARY:
      1. The newspaper "Anchorage Daily News," Feb. 7, 2014, p. B-4:
      "Our beloved son, brother, and beautiful boy, William Cade Snegirev, 15 passed away at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, AK on January 31st 2014. Cade was born April 18th, 1998 in Longview WA, and was raised in Palmer AK.
      Cade accomplished so much in his short life. He was an avid reader and loved outdoor high adventure. He loved Palmer Alaska and was home on the "Butte". At 12 Cade hiked 23 miles through the Bomber Glacier Trail. He traveled through Europe and the Holy Land with his grandparents in 2011. In Israel he was able to gather olive leaves in the garden of Gethsemane, because of this experience he gained a testimony of the Savior and his Atoning sacrifice. Cade ran his first marathon in Anchorage last year, placing 3rd in his age division. He was a member of the Pioneer Peak 4-H Club and had raised many animals, including a grand champion reindeer. Cade was a sophomore at Palmer High School, where he played the trumpet in the Jazz band. He loved math, music and learning which lead to his love of architecture and engineering.
      Cade had many good friends and was happiest when he was with his buddies. He was a gatherer, everyone felt they had something in common with Cade. He loved his family and his brother and sisters adored him. His kindness and gentle heart was unmatched.
      Cade was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He took his priest hood responsibilities seriously and served with honor. He loved scouting and was working towards his Eagle.
      Through our faith and sure knowledge of Christ's plan, we know that we will see our darling boy again.
      Cade is survived by his parents, William and Lori Snegirev; brother, Heath; sisters, Cullen , Haylee, Avi and Ellery; birth mother, Alene Root; grandparents, Jane and Kerry Petersen; grandmother, Dorothy Arndt; great grandparents, Jack and Irene Petersen; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gale William Arndt.
      Funeral services will be held at the LDS Palmer Chapel on 02/08/2014, at 10 a.m."

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