David James Ryder

Ryder David James Ryder, passed away on July 22, 2013 after a short battle with kidney cancer. He was born on May 29, 1938 in Grand Haven, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Vera and James Ryder. David is survived by his wife, Susan, of 47 years; sons, Peter (Rebecca) of Medina, Ohio, and Andrew (Sharon) of Lynnwood, Washington. Survivors also include four grandchildren, Claire, Nicholas, James, and Braden. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Albion College, where he was a member of Goodrich Club, and a Master of Science degree in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. On completion of his degree, he took a position as an editor at Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus, where he worked until his retirement in 2000. He was a member of the American Chemical Society and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. In his retirement he engaged in creative and inspirational writing, as well as an extensive genealogical survey of the Ryder line, completed in 2012. Through this process, he became a member of the Ohio and Western Michigan Genealogical Societies. He was an active volunteer with his church, Meadow Park Church of God, International Friendships, and Wycliffe Bible Translators. He enjoyed traveling, and with his wife Susan visited such destinations as Italy, Austria, Great Britain, Mexico, the Bahamas, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Arizona, and Utah, among many others. Visitation will be held at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL at 4341 North High Street in Columbus, on Friday, July 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd., Columbus, on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to OhioHealth Hospice/Kobacker House via the OhioHealth Foundation, at https://www.ohiohealth.com/foundation-hospice/.