Nathan Snodgrass, of Reedsport Oregon, passed away on July 27, 2026 at the age of 90. Nathan was born May 20, 1936 in Manila, Philippines to George W. Snodgrass Sr. and Aurelia Snodgrass. Nathan is survived by his wife of over 50 years, June, and younger sister Adeline, along with many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother George and older sister Goldie. 

Nathan and family moved to the US via troop transport ship in April 1945, after the American liberation of the Philippine Islands during World War II. Initially arriving in San Pedro, California, taking the train to Eugene, then to Coos Bay and eventually arriving in Reedsport around November 1945. Nathan was part of the Reedsport Union High School Class of 1956 and played basketball. He was drafted into the Army and proudly served from 1959-1961 spending time in Augsburg, West Germany as part of the 9th Calvary, 2nd Recon, 24th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged at the rank of SP4 (Specialist).

 He owned and operated numerous businesses in the Reedsport area: Skylark Cafe with sister Goldie - now Harbor Light, Nate’s Arctic Zone and Nate’s Pizza - which sold and became Pizza Ray’s and Suzy’s, a brief stint operating Nate Snodgrass Trucking, and many years as Nate Snodgrass Construction - pouring concrete for countless city sidewalk projects up and down the Oregon coast. He worked at International Paper for over 26 years combined, while also driving a school bus up the Smith River area for several years. Nate loved living in Reedsport which he said always had the best weather, spending time with family, visiting with people, and sharing stories. The word “stranger” was not in his vocabulary, he always knew someone’s family or extended family no matter who the person was. Often “Five more minutes” would turn into another hour and he would always finish a conversation with “You’re #1” or “You’ve got the best life”. Nate was a man with a big heart, a hard worker, and always had an eye for a good bargain! 

A small private memorial will be held for family.

In lieu of flowers please donate canned goods to a local food bank or make a donation to Reedsport High School Athletics in Nate’s honor.