Leslie R Rider's Obituary
Les Rider age 86, beloved father, child of God, WSU Cougar fanatic, went home to Jesus on July 15, 2024.
Born in Spokane 1937. An only child, lost his mom at 19, joined the Marines, spent a year at U of Idaho.
1960 Grad of WSU with a Business Degree, leading him to spend 33 years as a bank manager; retired from Wells Fargo in 1994. Married Sharon and had 3 children, enjoying 33 years together, making a home in Fircrest WA; after her death, he married Dottie with whom he had almost 29 years of honeymooning, living in Lakewood WA as well as Tucson AZ. Both were “forever loves”….starting as blind dates.
Some favorite things: Tennis, singing, 1963 Buick Riviera, Life Christian Academy & Football program and travel (over 60 trips including Copper Canyon, Panama Canal, London, Rose Bowl and Alaska).
Now in heaven, he is rejoicing to be reunited with Sharon, Dottie and son Lyle.
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