Irene Frances Rider

Irene Frances Rider, passed with great dignity and began her heavenly journey on December 17th, 2017. She was 100 years young.

Irene, most beloved wife, mother and grandmother was the loving daughter of the late Jacob Simpson Baum and Birdie Salmons. She was born August 21, 1917 in Lewes, Delaware. Irene graduated from Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA. She was the devoted wife of her late husband Paul G. Rider, with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.

Irene was dearly loved by her family and is remembered with great affection for her unmatched grace and extremely generous caring, which was her hallmark, extended to her family, friends and all who knew her. She will be remembered for her unselfish spirit of giving and unsolicited willingness to do for others.

Irene was a student of life, extremely hard working and multi-talented as an excellent seamstress and culinary and pastry wizard. At age 100 she continued to be computer literate and was a voracious reader of romance and mystery novels, particularly by her favorite author, Danielle Steele.

Music was also an important part of Irene’s life as she played piano in her earlier years and was a member of the Exton Chorale from 1973-76. As a child she studied ballet and tap dancing, participating in high school sponsored concerts and dance performances.

Irene greatly enjoyed her monthly visits to Harrahs Casino in addition to cruising and traveling, having visited Hawaii, Alaska, Jamaica, California, Canada, Nova Scotia and Bermuda. Of all destinations, she held a very special place in her heart for the Pocono’s Lake Wallenpaupack, which she visited for over 50 years with her husband and family, creating very special memories.

Irene was an avid bowler and was a member of the Grove United Methodist Church Bowling League for many years, later joining the Tuesday Morning Wom- en’s Bowling Association.

Irene is survived by her three sons, Wayne and his wife Carolyn, Craig, and Douglas and his wife Cheryl, two grandsons, Douglas Rider Jr. and Brant Justin Rider and four great grandchildren, Paige, Max, Benjamin and Ethan. Irene is also survived by a niece, Margie Anderson.

Please join us as we celebrate the life of our dearest Irene. Relatives and friends are invited to be with the Rider Family for fellowship and services to be held at Logan Funeral Home, 698 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, Pennsylvania.

Fellowship and viewing: 10 am December 27, 2017.

Service: 11 am December 27, 2017.

Interment immediately after the service at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Pennsylvania. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chester County SPCA.