Keith Crider Obituary
Born in Elgin, Iowa on November 23, 1938, Keith was the son of the late Dr. Raymond and Frieda (Yenney) Crider, and a twin brother to Kenneth Crider (dec.10/13/2009). Both he and Kenny proudly served their country in the United States Army in the early 1960's before settling down in New England. Keith was always very proud of his mid-Western roots and upbringing which contributed greatly to the kind and humble person he always was around others. It would be a challenge to find a person who did not enjoy his collection of stories (mainly about baseball) or his unlimited supply of jokes. Keith's favorite place to be is always on the baseball field, where he spent so many years of his life as an avid player and fan. Up until his early 80's, you could still find him on the pitcher's mound. Off the field, Keith always greeted you with a big infectious smile and a story and a joke. He was loved by so many, and he loved them right back. He instilled kindness in others and always preached that "It is nice to be important, but more important to be nice." All who knew him would know that he would have described his life as like a broken drum you can't beat it!
In addition to his loving wife, Keith is survived by three children Kristin Murphy of MA, Karen Martin of VT, and Jeff Crider of Arizona; stepdaughter Krista Snow of MA; niece Jennifer Ditscheit of FL; along with seven grandchildren and three nieces who he loved dearly.
His Funeral Service and interment will be held privately.
A celebration of life gathering will take place on October 19, 2025, at The Establishment, 75 Princeton Street, Chelmsford from 4pm to 7pm. The family asks all to stop by and share a story or one of his favorite jokes.
Memorial donations may be made in Keith's memory to Cancer Research Institute | Advancing Immunotherapy Research.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Vicki Anne Lyon
October 13, 2025
This is a sad time, realizing that Uncle Keith is gone. Miss him already. But I am so thankful for the many memories with him and the Crider family in Iowa every summer. Uncle Keith was always smiling, always joking around, and mostly, always kind and patient with his then very little niece Veeegie Anne, as he called me. I was so lucky in those early years, getting to cheer him and Uncle Kenny on at the baseball games, and yes, even getting taught how to play at the age of 6. Uncle Keith, there are no words to thank you for all you did for me over the past 50+ years -- mentoring, supporting, and always being there. You helped mold me in all the right ways.
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