RYDER, DOUGLAS
After a short battle with cancer, Murray Douglas Ryder passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 at the age of 67. Murray was born in Midland, ON and raised in Grimsby, ON until his move, in 1972, North to Yellowknife, NT, where he worked as Heavy Duty Mechanic and related occupations until his retirement to Moose Jaw, SK in 2012. Murray was a long time member of Elks Canada, both in Yellowknife and Moose Jaw. He was an avid biker, taking short and long trips on his beloved Harley with friends whenever possible. Murray’s interests and passions varied over the years but his vinyl album collection remained a constant and he always was a loyal family man and friend who enjoyed a good laugh over a ‘beverage’. Murray is survived by his wife of 36 years, Edith Johnston-Ryder; his son Graeme Ryder; his mother Evelyn Ryder; his siblings - Pauline (Bill) Justin; Patsy Bard; Gerald (Lorraine) Ryder; Susan Adams; his in-laws Lynn & Edward Spicer; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; his life-long friend Alex Kiszenia and his extended family and many friends throughout the North, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and other parts of Canada. Murray was predeceased by his father Gerald Ryder; his parents-in-law W Craig and H Enid Johnston; his close friends Dave Connaughton and Tony Chang; and his best companion Joe-Joe, the dog faced boy. A Celebration of Life will be held at the W.J. Jones & Sons Funeral Home at 106 Athabasca St E in Moose Jaw, SK on March 21, 2020 at 2pm. A reception will follow at the Moose Jaw Legion Hall at 268 High St W. A private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers or food donations, the family requests that those who wish to make donations be directed to the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children at www.elksofcanada.ca/about-our-charity or a charity of their which supports those of greater need. In respect of Murray’s dislike of social media, the family requests that any messages, thoughts of sorrow or condolences not be posted on social media sites but be sent through private messages, texts, phone call or posted on the memorial register book at www.wjjonesandson.com or www.parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries). In living memory of Murray, a memorial planting will be made by Jones - Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website:
Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director
