Obituary of Alvin Lider

B I O G R A P H Y LIDER: Alvin Everett Lider passed away in the Lloydminster Hospital, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the age of 76 years. Alvin is survived by: one daughter Lori and her husband Darrell Wright of Paradise Valley; his special friend Hank Ketchum of Lloydminster; five grandchildren: Ryan and Brandon Wright of Paradise Valley, Karri and her husband Duane Orbeck of Kitscoty; Kandi and her husband Jason Pashelka of Calgary; Angel Wurtz and her husband Cori of Calgary; five great grandchildren: Kenny, Kodey, Karly and Devin Orbeck and Jakson Pashelka; one brother Stan Lider and his wife Cheryl of Grand Forks, BC; one sister Loretta Ruud of Lloydminster; one sister-in-law Merry Lider of Vernon, BC; four sisters-in-law Pearl Semeniuk of Barrhead, AB; Helen and her husband Jack Leighton of Lloydminster; Hazel and her husband Al Ganski of Drayton Valley, AB; Betty and her husband Gordon Brown of Lloydminster as well as numerous other relatives. Alvin was predeceased by: his parents Eddie and Klara, his loving wife Inga, his infant son Larry, his daughter Theresa, his brother Gordon Lider, his mother and father-in-law Gunvik and Aileen Ruud, three brothers-in-law: Ingwell Ruud, Henry Ruud and John Semeniuk and one sister-in-law Shirley Lider. The memorial service for Alvin was conducted from the Kitscoty Community Hall, Kitscoty, Alberta on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Bob Aldrich officiating. A eulogy was read by Stan and Dorothy Walterhouse. Special music “Amazing Grace,” and “The Old Rugged Cross,” were sung by Yvette Barnett. Hymns sung were “How Great Thou Art,” and “In The Garden,” accompanied by organist Donna Eyben. The urnbearer was Lori Wright. Interment followed in the Kitscoty Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Eulogy for Alvin Everett Lider Written by ~ Lori and Darrell Read by ~ Stan & Dorothy Walterhouse Dad was born at home north of Lea Park near Norway Valley on May 15, 1931 to Eddie and Klara Lider. Dad attended school at Norway Valley and later at North Park. After leaving school Dad went to work in Edmonton at New House Wholesale with Uncle Gordon Brown. Dad soon returned home to work with Ivor Busturud; building graineries and later with Fred Kenyon at Nelson Lumber. Here he met a young man named Eric Rayner. My Dad had now found his passion for carpentry and later he and Eric formed a partnership called Lider and Rayner Const. For 28 years they built numerous houses in Lloydminster and surrounding area. I often told Dad that they should have kept a list of people they built for. Everyone that knew Dad knew him as a carpenter and for his perfective style. In September of 1957 my Dad and Mom were united in marriage and together they raised my sister and myself. Dad constructed a new home in Kitscoty where our family resided from 1961 till 1979 when Dad built our new home in Lloydminster. He loved family life and had a firm way of raising us children when needed. One day while acting like some little girls can, Dad asked me “do you want a taste of the belt?” I said “yes” and stuck out my tongue for the taste. Of course Dad couldn’t spank me then! He laughed about this for years and often told people the story. He also had neat lessons for his granddaughters. He showed them the best way to smash crackers for their soup. He’d put 5 or 6 crackers in one hand high over the soup bowl, take the other hand and make a huge clap and let the crackers fall into the soup. The girls thought this was great and went home to show Ken and Theresa. Of course they hadn’t perfected it like Dad had and the crackers fell all over the table! Ken was not very impressed with Dad’s lesson. Dad spent countless hours and drove many miles to watch the girls dance or the boys play hockey. He especially loved to watch the great grandchildren in their many activities. He loved his family and would do anything he could for the betterment of a family member. He had a kind heart and never would tell you that you should or shouldn’t do something. He would just say, “It’s just a thought but maybe you could try this, you know its “JUST A THOUGHT.” There was always time for the fun things in life. He lived to travel and visit and enjoyed going to the lake when Theresa and Ken had a cabin there. Every Sunday Dad would make his own recipe of pancakes and then would flip them through the air for us to catch on our plates. As years passed and carpentry work became harder to do he worked at the Holy Rosary School as custodian and maintence worker. This kept him busy until about 1997 when he retired. He was so very proud of the clock they presented to him and always talked about the friends he made whether it be the staff or the students at Holy Rosary. Dad continued his wood-working for a short time after retiring, but suffered a stroke which disabled him from work. All of his family has some piece of his handywork to proudly display. Some of which are here today. In 2002 Dad lost Mom after 45 years of being happily married. With several changes in Dad’s life and health complications increasing, life for Dad was becoming more difficult. Dad met Andrea Ketchum, or as most of you know her, Hank, while living in his condo and together they spent Dad’s last few years together. They could always be seen travelling to hockey games, doctor appointments, at the mall for coffee, or just visiting family and friends. Dad was set back again with a second stroke on July 22. It was inevitable that another new home was being built. On July 28/07 God called Dad to his next new home. Rest in peace Dad, We all love you. No project was too big or small, You knew Dad could build it all. With hammer, level, saw and nails, Dad’s passion to build would prevail. With partner Eric at his side, A new home for someone they’d provide. They’d build it all if they could, As long as it was made of wood. Dad would pound, cut, measure, and slice, Until the project looked real nice. He’d toil away until the project hit zero, Dad, your really were my unsung hero. Written by Darrell for Lori August 01, 2007 Card of Thanks We, the family, would like to thank everyone who supported us and Dad during his illness. A special Thank-you to Dr. Govender and the 3rd floor nursing staff of the Lloydminster Hospital for their kindness and care given to Dad during his last days in hospital. We’d also like to thank all those who visited, sent cards and flowers, made donations, brought food to the house and attended the funeral. All your support and caring helped us through a very difficult time. Thank you to Rev. Bob Aldrich for the comforting service, Stan and Dorothy Walterhouse for reading the eulogy, Donna Eyben and Yvette Barnett for the lovely music, Ashley Lider for doing the power point, and the Kitscoty U.C.W. women for the delicious lunch. Words cannot express how we appreciated your efforts. Also a special thank-you to McCaw’s for once again showing so much professional care and compassion. Thank you all so very much, Lori, Darrell and Family Karri, Duane and Family Kandi, Jason and Family Angel and Cori Donations in memory of Alvin may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Diabetes Association, Can Tabs for Kids (Diabetes Association) or to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.