Edith Ann Snortland

Hancock

Edith A. Snortland, 86, passed away May 15, 2026, at White Oasis in Hancock, MI.

She was born on August 9, 1939, in Antioch, CA, the daughter of Harold and Albert Mellor. She was raised in Northern California.

In 1960, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Snortland. In 1963, they moved from Grass Valley, CA to Grand Forks, ND. Edith’s career was primarily in the education field, working in the local school district, then as Department Secretary for the Journalism Department at the University of North Dakota. The family spent 1967 at Kansas State University and 1976 at Purdue University before permanently settling in the Houghton/Hancock area in 1990.

Edith loved travelling and was able to accompany Bob on many business trips. She explored several locations in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Her love of animals was fulfilled by serving on the Board of Directors for the Copper Country Humane Society for over 15 years. She was passionate about crafts, painting, crocheting, and sewing. She devoured books and loved watching wildlife, especially “her” birds and rabbits.

Edith was a dedicated volunteer, involved in her churches, Home Delivered Meals, Eastern Star, Sons of Norway, volunteering at the hospital, political campaigning, and always giving of herself. She and Bob also served as grandparents at Fortune Lake Bible Camp.

Edith is survived by daughter Karin (Donna), son Karl, grandsons Chad (Haley) and Eric, great granddaughter Fern, brother Frank, sister Mary, and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Edith will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 12, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock with Rev. Brahm Semmler Smith officiating. Visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in the Trinity Cemetery in Sharon, ND at a later date.

Memorials preferred to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or the Copper Country Humane Society.

The family wishes to thank Edith’s “family” at White Oasis for their loving support over the past year.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send condolences, visit memorialchapel.net.