Obituary of Nellie Elizabeth Rider

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Nellie Rider-Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the age of 72 years. Nellie was born June 9, 1947 at the Stettler Hospital to Julian and Meryle (Johnstone) Chinn. She lived her life in Stettler County, NW of Stettler near Buffalo Lake. Nellie was a reserved woman with her life revolving around her home and family. Nellie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Oris Rider; daughters: Karen (Red) Sorensen, Nancy Rider, Jane Rider; son Murray Rider (Marylou Macasa); Nana to her precious grandchildren: Breann Sorensen, Mykayla Sorensen (JD Anderson), Morgan Sorensen (Jessie Bennett), Mackenzie Sorensen, Baileigh Sorensen (Jens Lohmann), Willow Sorensen, McKenna Rider, Kaileb Rider, Gracia Pelle, Anekin Pelle and Damaris Pelle; brother Frank Chinn; sister in law Faye Chinn; Frank and Faye's children: Matt, Claire and Chrissy; daughter in law Andrea Pitcher; special friends Lee and Dwain Ball and family; nieces, nephews; other relatives and dear friends. Nellie was predeceased by her mother Meryle Chinn; father Julian Chinn; stepmother Lorraine Chinn and father and mother in law Jack and Alma Rider. A gathering of family and friends come and go social will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 P.M. at the Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. Everyone is welcome. Donations in memory of Nellie are gratefully accepted to Bar Harbour United Church Camp, Lake View Cemetery or a charity of the donor’s choice.