Everett, Washington
1937 - 2021
Don A Rider was born August 29, 1937 in Wewoka Oklahoma to Pete and Pearl Rider. At the beginning of WWII the family moved to Everett Washington for Pete to participate in "war work" in Alaska. Don always considered Everett and Snohomish County his home. He passed away on April 24, 2021 in...
Read MoreOne has to be as old or nearly as old as Don to remember his leadership of the Snohomish County Boys and Girls Club in the 1970s. He made me into a bingo caller. He and another super leader, Ron Edlin, built the foundation upon which the current Boys and Girls Club stands. A man who made thousands of young lives better through his generous gifts of time and talent.
Bruce Keithly
May 12, 2021 | Friend
Don was a real leader and organizer Don was also one of the nicest people you would like to meet Worked with Don for many years at the PUD
Norm Olsen
May 05, 2021 | Coworker
Don was my only brother and my protector as we were growing up. My many fond memories are always with me and I will always miss him. Rest In Peace, dear brother, I love you.
Mary Ann Leonard
April 29, 2021 | Sister
I remember Don as a good student, friendly and helpful and full of energy and spirit.
Daveq Nasman
April 29, 2021 | Student
