E Keith Ryder

Keith Ryder Born: June 21, 1937 Born Again 1981. He went home to be with the Lord February 3, 2010 E. Keith Ryder died just after midnight on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at his home in Vernon, Arizona in the presence of his son and his daughter after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Keith was born Edward Keith Ryder on June 21, 1937 in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska to the late Edward M. and Esther (McCormick) Ryder. He lived most of his childhood years in Douglas and Glenrock, Wyoming, Most of his early married days he lived in Montana, various towns in Wyoming and, Casper Wyoming. In 1977 he left the ranch and moved to Prescott, Arizona, then Marble Falls Texas, back to several places in Arizona where he eventually settled down for good in Vernon, Arizona. As a young man, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Keith retired from the Federal Government as a supervisory range conservationist. He graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, Wyoming in 1956. On March 2, 1957 he married his High School Sweetheart, LaVonne Catherine Konrath. They were married 52 years until her death on December 28, 2008, He is survived by his 3 daughters, Rose Ryder of Billings MT; Tammy Dennison and her husband Rick of Lakeside, Arizona; Glenda Henry and her husband Jack of Granite Shoals, Texas; son, Edward Ryder of Vernon, AZ; grandchildren: from Rose, Bridget George of Billings Mt, Cody Ryder and his wife Zara of Colorado Springs, Co where he is serving in the Army, from: Tammy: Davylyn Dennison of Lakeside Arizona, from Glenda: Crystal Gumm, of Billings Mt, and her intended Kyle Caudle, Derek Waechter and his intended Michelle Suletemeier of Elgin, Texas; great grandchildren: from Crystal: Alexius, Lailyn, Hunter, Kaidence Gumm and future daughter Julia Caudle. from Bridget: Peyton George. his sister Kay Haralson of Escondido CA Keith Ryder "Mr Wonderful" and the Navajos called him (Haseinn Bahazohni). First and foremost "A Child of the King" His Mantra: (I'm preparedBut I'm Not Ready) He loved life and he lived it to the fullest. Keith was a Believer, a Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Provider, Best Friend, Best Man, Friend to many, University of Wyoming Graduate, a Leader, Boy Scout, Royal Ranger Commander, a 4-H leader, Patriot, Service Man, Countryman, Cowboy, Rancher in Casper, Wyoming, Business Owner: Owned Ryder Cattle Company, R & R Contractors, and Extend-a-Bumper, Employer, Boss, Supervisor, Marketer, Student of the Word, Teacher, Preacher, Pastor, an Evangelist, a Rescuer, Public Speaker, Government Employee, Range Conservationist, A Law Enforcement Officer, Idea Man, a Wise man, a happy man, a generous man, a fun man, a faithful man, an over the road Truck Driver, a Heavy Equipment Operator, a Welder, a restorer of broken equipment, a Miner, Mechanic, A body Mechanic, Building mover, Inventor, (Caterpillar still sells an auger he invented) Member of the Sheriff's Posse in Wyoming, Member of the C.B. Club in Wyoming, Rancher, Planter, a Hunter, a kidder, a practical joker, a Nick Name giver, a musician, a vocalist, a guitar player, leader in a family band called the Roadrunners, a songwriter, Praise and Worship leader a Fisher of men, (But never of fish) and a darn hard worker. He loved wearing many different hats and took pride in wearing them well. All who knew him benefited from the outstanding human being that he was. He will be greatly missed. Farewell and thank you for the life-time of blessings you gave to all. Donations may be made in Keith Ryder's name to White Mountain Life Church at P.O. Box 2257, Show Low, Arizona 85902. A memorial service for Keith will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at White Mountain Life Church, 451 N. 18th Place in Show Low, Arizona (behind Big-O Tires, off the Deuce of Clubs).