Nathan Austin Snyder (Nafus) Jan 24, 1984 ~ Feb 5, 2020 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Nathan, on Feb 5th in Kingman, AZ. He was taken suddenly and unexpectedly by a catastrophic brain stem stroke at the age of 36. The Universe has lost a gentle, kind soul. Those that knew him have repeatedly reflected on his kindness, generosity, humor, and loyalty as a friend. Nathan was born at home in Ventura, CA in the early morning of Jan 24, 1984. Quietly he entered the world and quietly he left. He lived his toddler years at the beach, then spent his childhood in the woods of Pollock Pines, and later lived in the desert of Kingman, AZ. He was always torn between his love of the mountains and the beauty of the desert. Nathan had varied interests throughout his life: hiking, camping, 4-wheeling in the mountains, riding motorcycles, working on older trucks, photography, and rescuing dogs. In his life he touched many with his kind nature, always willing to help a friend or stranger. He was quiet until you got to know him and then he could have you roaring with laughter with his story telling. His greatest passion was helping animals and over the years he brought home many dogs. In his final year of life, he lived at a sanctuary where he volunteered with the dogs after working at his regular job all day. Since his death, many have written to share how special he was and how often he stepped up to help them and what a thoughtful, kind man he was. That is how we all knew him and loved him. Nathan was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Snyder of Kingman. He is survived by his mother, Susan Jackson, brothers Cody and Jacob, and sister Amy, as well as his loving step sister and step brothers. He is also survived by his step father Dana Nafus of Placerville, CA. If you would like to contact his mother and brother, you can write to Susan Jackson (mother): snyder.jackson.memorial.feb.2020@gmail.com There will be no memorial service at this time. Nathan was cremated in Arizona and he and his dog, Freya, were brought home to Pollock Pines.