Lisa RIDER

Obituary of Lisa Ann RIDER

June 13, 1973 – High River, Alberta
March 18, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Lisa Rider, of Eden Valley, AB, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at the age of 46 years.

Lisa is survived by her children, Darci-Lee (Emil), Tanner, and Alissa Rider; grandchildren, Tiyonna and Tanner Jr; siblings, Keevin (Audra) Rider, Leon Rider; adopted siblings; Linda Dixon, Travis Blood, Chief Darcy Dixon, Marvin Black Rabbit, Rick Hummel, Tammy Dixon, Gabrielle Left Hand, Roma So Happy, Shelley So Happy, Patty Mountain Horse; aunts & uncles, Joyce Old Shoes, John & Holly Old Shoes and Bernice Scout. She is also survived by her first cousins, Emily, Sandra, Sylvia, Gretta, Philistine, Becky, Clarence, Paul, Dawn, John Derek, Iris, Adrienne, Shawn, Johanna, Crystal, & Perry Old Shoes, Leslie Cross Child, Trevor Cross Child, Marcella Black Plume, Jackie Scout, Kendon Scout, Lanni Plume, Wanda, Serena, & Duane Rider, Stacey Dixon, Rob Shot Close, Sheri Shot Close, Brian Yates Rider; as well as nieces and nephews; Traci, & Trina Rider , Kimberley Simeon , Kaylee, Kiara, William, Alek Rider and Ellery Big Tobbaco. 

Lisa also had many special nieces and nephews that she was very close to, as well as her childrens’ friends whom she adopted like her own. Lisa is also survived by numerous relatives from the Stoney Nakoda, Kainai and the Blackfeet Tribe in Browning Montana. Extended Families include Day Chiefs, Long Time Squirrel, Healy, Wells, Wadsworth, Cotton, Mountain Horse, Many Grey Horses, Whiteman.  

Lisa was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Kaye Rider; sister Andrea Rider, her maternal grandparents Mark & Eva (nee Long Time Squirrel) Old Shoes; her paternal grandparents Jesse Rider & Raymond Shot Close; uncles & aunts, Percy Old Shoes, Derek & Joyce Weasel Moccasin, Alice & Fred Cross Child, Mark Old Shoes Jr., Joe & Melva Old Shoes, Leonard Old Shoes, Elizabeth Rider & George Duncan, Jean & Allan Macauley, Hazel & Allan Yates; her cousins, Ray Old Shoes, John (Tweety) Old Shoes, Cindy Old Shoes, Doug Macauley, Gordy Yates, Cheryl Yates; and her beloved niece, Robynn Rider. 

Lisa was very special and unique in her own heartfelt way. She loved and lived life with a passion. Family was important to her, She loved her family more than anything. Lisa was very athletic, with volleyball being her favorite sport. She was always up to playing a game of volleyball. Lisa was also a horsewoman, She had a special connection to her horses. Lisa was an avid Barrel Racer in her younger years. She loved animals and the outdoors, she loved nature. She was an Awesome Aunt, her nieces and nephews could always confide in her, she was always encouraging them or making them laugh. She was an amazing aunt to Ellery, she was patient and knew how to handle special children. Lisa was a fighter, she could handle anything that came her way and she took things in stride. She stood for what she believed in, she stood her ground and she would have your back when needed. Lisa was a good person, a loving person with a kind heart. She always had her door open and never turned anyone away. Lisa had numerous friends, she made friends easily. She will always be remembered for her courage, her beautiful smile, her sense of humour and her kind heart.
 
The Rider Family would like to thank all those who loved Lisa, those who protected her, and cared for her. Our heartfelt and sincere condolences go out to you also. We sincerely apologize if we have missed anyone. You are all in our prayers. 
 

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral Services will be celebrated at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  Graveside Service to follow at Rider Family Cemetery (Eden Valley, AB). Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Lisa’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Lisa Rider, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: 403-256-9575.


 

Wednesday
25
March

Public Visitation

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
Thursday
26
March

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Thursday, March 26, 2020
McInnis & Holloway, Fish Creek
14441 Bannister Road SE
Calgary , Alberta, Canada
(403) 256-9575
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