Obituary of Lois Rider

Lois Elvon Rider, 77 passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Heritage Assisted Living with family by her side. She was born October 7, 1932 in Oakland, CA to Edith Marie and Elvin “Bud” Kenner. Lois’ father and uncles were sheep shearers and she and her brothers grew up traveling between California and Montana with the shearing outfits from camp to camp. At the age of 17 she married Bryson D. Vinyard of Eden, ID. Bryson joined the Air Force and was stationed in England. Lois joined him a short time later traveling to New York City and then on to England by ship. Son Charles was born in England in 1955. They returned to the farm in Eden, Idaho and daughter Patricia was born in 1957. They divorced in 1975 and Lois moved to Chewelah, WA where her mother lived. She spent several years working as an in-home housekeeper/caregiver. She met and late married Robert Rider on October 8, 1984. They move to Kettle Falls, WA taking her mother with them. In 2003 she moved back to Idaho. Lois was a born again Christian who loved the Lord. She loved music and dancing, and composed many songs, especially for children which she performed at local schools. She and Bob attended many senior dances in Washington. She is survived by her first husband Bryson Vinyard, her son Charles D. Vinyard, her daughter Patricia (Vance) Lehmann, 4 grandchildren, 3 brothers Jerry Kenner of Nevada, Jay (Lucille) Kenner of Washington, Sam Kenner of California and half sister Kathleen Kenner of Montana. She was preceded in death by her parents and her second husband Robert Rider. A memorial service will be held at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave E. Twin Falls, ID at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 18. A graveside service will follow on Saturday, February 20 at 1:00 PM at the Meyer Falls Cemetery in Kettle Falls, WA. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful staff members at Heritage Assisted Living for all the love and care bestowed upon Mom. Also the members of Hospice Visions who provided such loving care and support.