Thomas Ray Rider

Tom’s life began on August 12, 1960 in St. Joseph; the son of Jim Rider and Vada (Wheeler) Keesler. He was the owner of Tom Rider Heating and Cooling in Galien. His loving family includes his mother Vada (Harold) Keesler of Dowagiac, sons Justin and Jason Rider of Coloma, brother Tim Rider of Kalamazoo, companion Jeannine Daniel of Galien and her children Travis, and Russell Kittleson and Lucas and Trenton Prentice; grandchildren Alexander and Lucian Kittleson, two step brothers Michael and Kenny Keesler and former wife Jan Rider of Coloma. Tom passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday March 20, 2012 near Galien. He is preceded in death by his father. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Yazel & Clark Chapel is serving the family. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Tom at www.yazel-clark.com.