Richard Helliwell Snow, a long time practitioner of Sant Mat, or Surat Shabd Yoga, died unexpectedly of a heart attack, July 5, at a Potter Valley meditation retreat.

Richard was a community activist who devoted his time to many causes and organizations, including the Community Housing Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, Inc. where he was a board member and treasurer. He was a member of The Buddhist Peace Fellowship and a student of Non-violent Communication.

A frequent visitor and volunteer at the Louden Nelson Senior Center in Santa Cruz, Richard used the computers there to research his many interests. Born October 13, 1940, Richard grew up in Melrose, MA and attended Colby College. He was a Veteran, and while in the Army studied Russian at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey. In Santa Cruz he was an active member of the United Veterans Council of Santa Cruz and was allied with the groups who are active in getting the Vets Hall re-opened and accessible for the local Veterans.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 24th at 3pm at Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz.

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