Ted Wallace RYDER

Ted RYDER Obituary

RYDER

Ted Wallace, 61, our beloved father, "Pop-pop", son, brother, and friend passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec 27th, 2012 in Fort Myers FL, following a heart attack. Until the end, his family was by his side, praying for a miracle. As a father, his love and loyalty was unmatched. We laughed with him, cried with him, relied on him, and ran to him.. As a "Pop-pop", his laughter and giving spirit made him larger than life to his grandchildren, who will miss him dearly. As a certified Orthotist, he faithfully and compassionately served patients with The Brace Shop and Prosthetic services and eventually through Hanger Orthotics. Patients remember his gentle tone, consistent care, and expert craftsmanship. He was a guiding light to many in this community, who alongside Ted, learned to walk, run, follow their passions, and celebrate their strengths. And oh how he celebrated the people he loved and the places he enjoyed! As a sailor and adventurist, he had a profound love for living and moving on lakes and oceans, and thus to honor his life passion, his remains were committed to the sea around his sailboat, "Serenity". Ted is survived by his daughter, Sara Floyd (Tommy); his son, Justin Ryder (Libby); his 5 adoring grandchildren: Ella, Jack, Ava, and Cash. His fifth grandchild, a little girl, who is scheduled to arrive in January will be his namesake, Teddy. He also leaves behind his partner of 4 years, Shirley Lambert; his mother, Joy Ryder Moore; his siblings Kris, Todd, Tracy, Greg, Shelly, Shawn; his 12 nieces and nephews and many loyal friends. His late father, George Ryder, and nephew Sawyer greeted him in heaven. Though there is a sense of devastating loss for those who loved him, there is also an overwhelming sense of gratitude to God for having been a part of his beautiful life. His children have chosen to honor him with a Celebration of Life Memorial on Saturday, January 5 at The Covington Madison at 6p. Please visit http://celebrationoflifefortedryder.blogspot.com/ for details.

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Jan. 2, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Ted RYDER

15 Entries

Tim Hicks

January 11, 2013

Im so sorry to hear of Mr Ryders passing. I call him Mr Ryder because he one of my teachers when he taught at Walton Verone High School.
Mr. Rider and I got off on the wrong foot. As a brash student and thought I knew everything and as it turned out I didnt.
Mr Ryder was one of my best teachers and taught me a lessons in life. After he left Walton Mr Ryder became a customer of mine at Zimmer Chrysler and would always walk in with a smile unless he had problems with his Jeep. At that time he asked me to call him Ted.
Now with all the respect, Mr Ryder you will be missed and thank you for being my teacher not only in high school but life as well.

January 10, 2013

We were fortunate to have met Ted at Lake Cumberland. He was so friendly and enthusiastic.We later learned that his skills had been so very helpful to a profoundly disabled little girl that we knew.She loved Ted and so did all of his house boating friends.We were so excited that he had been able to take his dream voyage. We just learned of his passing today . The flags of our hearts are flying at half mast! You are missed Ted.

Rob and Kelley Stansbury
London Ky

Wynona Mills

January 8, 2013

My prayers for the family as they mourn their loss.

January 6, 2013

Goodbye to my fellow BHS Tiger '69er.

Pat Warnock
Liz Vugrinecz

January 5, 2013

I had known Ted for thirty plus years in a variety of circumstances.

We were professional competitors but always respectful colleagues. He always had a big picture vision for our profession and contributed mightily.

We were partners in business and his input and honesty were valuable assets.

We were friends. Sitting in the snow filled winter woods around a campfire he was as comfortable as he was in flip flops and a tee shirt on a hot summer day.

I have seen “his kids” for braces only since his retirement and trust me, they are his kids.

It has been in talking with these kids and their parents that I have gained even more appreciation of who Ted was:

Whether as an associate, patient, friend, eight or eighty years old, and I'm sure as a son, brother, uncle, grandpa and most importantly---Dad; Ted was Ted. What you saw was what you got and what you got was good. Bev and I will miss him.

Doug Van Atta

January 5, 2013

Would like the family to know of his concern in taking so much love, care, and EXPERT care for me and my "bracing.
There are no more "Ted's to fill his shoes.
I will keep the family in my prayers.
Respectfully,
Marilyn Willenbrink
Covington,Ky.

Anthony Mitchell

January 4, 2013

Ryder Family, please accept my warm love and deep sympathy for such a loving, funny, generous, kind-hearted and just plain wonderful guy. His humble and happy spirit will never ever be forgotten in my heart. We will miss him very, very much. I know Ted will truly be safe in God's memory until He brings him back to life to enjoy perfect health and youthful vigor forever in His coming paradise on earth very soon!

Kelly Meyer

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was truly an angel to our family. We know him from the Brace Shop. He was the first one to put braces on our daughter Baylee 15 years ago, and for 15 years have been making her new ones. We will miss him so much. Baylee loved Ted like a uncle, he made her laugh and I think she made him laugh too. Thank you Ted for all that you were to our family, you will always be remembered. Bless his family to have the strength to get through this very tough time. We hope to be able to make it to the Memorial.

January 3, 2013

Words cannot express my sorrow in learning about Ted's untimely death. I had the pleasure to work professionally with Ted over 30 years in working with our State organizations to assist in patients needs for orthotic care.

Ted was a leader in our industry and provided guidance and direction of the orthotic industry for the State of Ohio in the pursuit of enhancing patients' lives who needed orthotic care.

Ted will be sorely missed.

Mark Horwitz, CPO, LPO

Roberta (Bert) Fitters

January 3, 2013

So,So sorry to hear about Ted's Passing,Prayers with the Ryder Family,God Bless all.

January 3, 2013

We are all so sorry to learn about Ted's passing. We will miss him dearly.
Dianne Farabi, Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association

Mark Levy, Director

January 3, 2013

Although never a member of the State Board – he lived in Kentucky while working primarily in the Cincinnati area, so he did not meet legal requirements for appointment (state of residence) – I knew Ted as a prime mover in the effort to achieve licensure in Ohio. He was an early advocate for the professions in governmental relations in Ohio, establishing a highly respected and effective working relationship with policy staff at Ohio Medicaid. His emphasis on patient care over market share was a refreshing and uncommon perspective. And he patiently taught me a thing or two (hundred) regarding some of the finer points of the practice and how the profession is regarded and regulated in the healthcare sector. He will be missed.

Ellen Rendle

January 2, 2013

Oh Sara, I am so sorry t other about this. Prayers with you and your family!!
Love,
Ellen

Noah

January 2, 2013

Wow very sorry to hear about Ted. He was a pillar of strength when I needed him nearly 20 years ago. I loved his smile when I would see him up at Good Sam. I hope the family can continue his great legacy and smiles!

Maurice Denton (DF)

January 2, 2013

Sara and Tommy; am sorry to learn of the untimely death of your loved one. From reading the poignant obituary in the Cincy paper, it's obvious Sara's Dad lived life to the fullest. Ted's legacy will live on because of his tremendous dedication to family and the hundreds he served in his profession as a Certified Orthotist.

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