Age: 84
RYDER, Evelyn D.
Lawton
Evelyn Doris Ryder, born June 22, 1930, in Sault Ste. Marie Ml, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo with her son, daughter and son-in-law present on March 15th at 7:02 p.m. after a series of medical issues. She graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1948. She resided in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and last resided at White Oaks Assisted Living, in Lawton, Ml. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Ryder in 1970, her sister, Aileen Cushman and her brother, Marvin Anderson. She is survived by her siblings, Phyllis Labellarte (Thomas), Wanda Young (Buddy), Jerry Anderson (Sharon), Donald Anderson (Mary) and Bill Anderson; her son, William C. Haynes Jr; ,daughter, Susan A. Stender (Craig); grandchildren, Gabriel Kooyers (Hope), Abigail Gibson (Josh), William Haynes Ill, Melissa Haynes, Christine Haynes; great grandchildren, Zachary Kooyers, Gwendolyn Kooyers and Annabel Gibson; several nieces and nephews. She worked many years for the State of Michigan Employment Commission and after retiring enjoyed her family and grandchildren immensely. She loved to garden, watch birds, sew and make crafts and loved the Word of God. We are comforted to know that one day we will see her again at the return of Jesus Christ. Family will receive friends Friday, (March 20) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held following visitation at 11 a.m. Interment in Oak grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo.