Daniel T. “Dan” Ryder, Jr., 68, of Orange, passed away on September 10, 2014, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00, Sunday September 14th at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Houston, Texas, on October 25, 1945, he was the son of Daniel T. Ryder and Marviana (Garrison) Ryder. Dan grew up in Port Neches during the time of doo-wop music and hot rod cars. He liked fast cars and drove a Mustang for many years. He graduated from Port Neches High School in 1963, and then went on to attend Lamar University. Dan served in the U. S. Navy from 1966-1971. Dan and Sue lived for 19 fun years together, filled with beach music and Jimmy Buffett concerts. He enjoyed Florida sunsets from Pensacola to Key West. Dan’s favorite beach locations were Gulf Shores, AL and Fort Morgan, AL. He enjoyed photography, woodworking, and trains of all kinds. From his years spent working with computers at DuPont, he continued his interest in everything computer related, after his retirement as a CAD system manager.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel T. Ryder and Marviana “Sis” McCarty.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Ryder; daughters, Kate Kalstein and husband, Jon of Denver, Colorado, and Megan Gerald and husband, Brandon of Texas City, Texas; grandchildren, Parker and Quinn Kalstein of Denver, Colorado, and Payton Gerald of Texas City, Texas; brother, Brian Ryder and wife, Kerry of Leander, Texas; niece, Bekah Ryder of College Station, Texas; mother-in-law, Margaret Louviere of Orange, Texas; brother-in-law, Mike Louviere of Orange, Texas; and numerous other family and many, many Parrot Head friends throughout the world.
Serving as pallbearers will be Xavier Guzman, Daniel Guzman, Bill Benoit, Dusty Benoit and his former PN-G classmates, Herky McCutcheon and Roy Ramke, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the campaign to Save the Orange Depot:
www.orangetxdepot.org
or Friends of the Orange Depot c/o First Financial Bank P. O. Box 730 Orange, TX 77631.
Condolences
Sherry Windham
September 16, 2014
I'm so sorry, Sue! I hope you and your family are remembering the good times;). Thinking of you at the challenging time. Sherry Windham
Ravi
September 15, 2014
Sue, my condolences for your loss. Ravi
Claybar Funeral Home
September 14, 2014
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Daniel T. "Dan" Ryder Jr.
Randy Benoit
September 13, 2014
Sue, I am so sorry for Your loss, May GOD wrap His loving Heart around Your Heart and wash away the sad time and help You and Your Family remember all of the good times . Randy Benoit
Leah Johansson
September 13, 2014
Sue, I did not realize Dan was having any physical problems. I remember when you two first started dating. That seems like so few years ago. My heart goes out for you at this time. I am sending my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Prayers are being said for you also. I will contribute to the "Save the Orange Depot" in memory of Dan. Hugs dear ole' friend. Let's get together soon. Leah Johansson
Anonymous
September 12, 2014
Heartwarming Thoughts Boston Fern was purchased for the family of Daniel T. "Dan" Ryder Jr..
Carol Hoyer Evans
September 12, 2014
Carol Hoyer Evans lit a candle in memory of Daniel T. "Dan" Ryder Jr.
Larry And Norma Cannon
September 11, 2014
Sue, Larry and me send you our love and deepest sympathy. Know we will have you and the family in our prayers
During this sad time. God Bless you with His Love and Peace.
Beth Browning
September 11, 2014
Sue, I am also without words. I can remember when you both met and that seemed like yesterday. There will always be kind thoughts and memories amongst all your friends forever. I am truly sorry for you loss. God Bless! Beth Browning
Pam Cheek
September 11, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. It seems like I just saw ya'll at CVS looking great. I will always remember our conversations when you came by. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Pam Cheek
Robert Brown
September 11, 2014
Sue, I am at a loss fr words. Dan was a great guy. I was in a meeting when got your message and i could nothold back the tears. He always had a smile and made me feel like i had known him for years. I always share this poem when i see a shipmate that has passed away.To me it it expresses the great gratitude I have for Dan's service to our country and the years of being the kind of man i know he was. The Watch This sailor stood the watch While some of us were in our bunks at night This sailor stood the watch While some of us were in school learning our trade This shipmate stood the watch Yes, even before some of us were born into this world This shipmate stood the watch In those years when the storm cloud of war were seen Brewing on the horizon of history This shipmate stood the watch Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see His family standing there Needing his guidance and help Needing that hand to hold during those hard times But he still stood the watch He stood the watch so that we, our families and our fellow countrymen Could sleep soundly in safety, each and every night Knowing that a sailor stood the watch Today we are here to say, "Shipmate…the watch stands relieved Relieved by those you have trained, guided and lead Shipmate you stand relieved…we have the watch Boatswain…standby to pipe the side… Shipmate's going ashore." Author Unknown