Cal,my friend. I am so sorry it has been such a long time that anyone has been on here to leave you some love, we spent a lot of days in the chemo office. We meet that way and one day we will meet again. So after they take this off here on line, you will always be in my heart. RIP, my Friend.......

Hey uncle cal, I know it's been months since you passed but I still can't seem to let you go. I miss you more and more each day and none of this seems to be getting any easier for me. I'm  just so thankful I was able to spend every second by your side in the hospital before you passed. I'm doing good now by the way.. You would be proud of me. I hope I never disappointed you any. I'm working two jobs and am starting back school in the fall. I've finally decided on nursing. The nurse that helped take care of you, inspired me. You would of really liked her. She was amazing with you and all of us. The whole staff At the hospital was as a matter of fact. Oh yea I got in my first car wreck and totaled my car:( you would have laughed at me I'm sure. Haha aunt noelle and dads new nickname for me is "crash". God I sure do miss you. I wish I could go back to the old days so much. Like when we were little. I found old pictures of us playing and you taking me on a bike ride. Mom told me that chase was on the back of grandmas bike and she fell over with him in it. Hahahaha I can so see that happening. Typical grandma:) (if you read this grandma nancy I love you haha!) but anyways missing you sucks but I'm so glad your not in pain anymore. You were so strong and you fought so hard and so long uncle cal. Everybody was so proud of you. I never gave up faith in you. Your my hero. You taught me to never give up and I'm going to continue fighting for you. I love you so much uncle cal. Rest in peace.

RIP Cal you will be missed.
The Harding Family

Cal, You will always be remembered.  We may not have always been on the same page on some things but when we did it was good times.  Baby J and Maryann were lucky to have you and they will always have you in their hearts and memories and will forever be loved.  God Bless you and you will be missed not the same without you. With all my Love and prayers I send to you. RIP my friend.

imy uncle cal an like u use to say see u on the other side may u r.i.p.

Cal, you will be truly missed, you were a great person. Father and husband, you will forever be in my thought, rip we love you!!!

cal you will be truly missed by all.you were a loving person, daddy, and husband, friend. maryann and jaybug your always in our hearts and prayers.jaybug will now be the wind beneath cal's wing and soar like an eagle. he will always be with both of you to watch over you and keep you safe.    we   love all three of you.
                                                                       love always aunt sandy and 
                                                                        uncle scott

Cal You Will Be Truely Missed My Friend. We Love You. May You Rest In Peace With Your Heavenly Father. I Am So Glad That I Got To Know You And Have The Memories I Have Of You. I Will Remember You Always Cal.

A kind soul gone far too soon. Rest in peace Cal.

A kind soul gone far too soo. Rest in peace Cal.

Love lives on through your family and freinds.You will always be in their hearts.Rest in Peace.

Hey buddy we had some really great times together,just dont know *WHY* it had to end so soon like this.You are in a better place now with no worries or struggles.You will be missed by alot of people especially your DAUGHTER! love ya dude   *REST N PEACE*

Cal I will forever remember all our "troublesome" times!  We sure knew how to have a great time, build many memories, and definitely cause some trouble.  We did what kids do best!  You will forever be a sweet childhood memory. It saddens me to know that you're life was cut so short, my prayers are with your family and that precious little girl! Until we meet again...

Cal, not only did I have the pleasure of spending some time with you, I have had the honor of getting to know your whole family over the past few years. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten! May you now join your father in watching over this great Ryder family!

cal it had been awhile since we hung out but i remember being there the night before your surgery and you told me it meant alot to you. Just want you to know you were always a good friend and when i didnt have many you were there for me and because of that i had to be there for you. i will miss talking to ya bro. May you rest in peace.

cal it had been awhile since i had seen ya i was just so glad to have known ya and so grateful to have been there for ya the night before you had your surgery. i remember how much you said it meant that i had come. that meant so much to me as a friend because thats what they do and when i didnt have many you were there as mine. love ya bro and may you rest in peace!

Hey buddy, I love you and miss you more than you will ever know! We are buddies till the end and I will see you again! Thank you for introducing me to Donna and knowing that she would love and protect me forever! Thanks for giving me the chance to have a real family! Nine crazy but loving years! I love you dude!

To mY loving brother in law, I love you and miss you so much! I can't even try to tell you how much you will be missed by us! You are one hell of a man and were definitely an awesome father to my niece! My children are surely going to remember all the times we had as a family! Good or bad, thay were still ours! We live you Cal!

Sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Cal!

RIP Cal, seems like yesterday we were all crazy kids running around school. Keep an eye on us up there big guy

So sorry for your loss.  Cal was one of a kind and will be missed by so many. 

Rest in peace Cal.

We enjoyed knowing and following Cal as he grew up.  Larry and he enjoyed their times talking together after Cal's father passed away.  He has been on a long and arduous journey and now that the journey is over, he is at peace.  Our sympathy and prayers go out to all members of Cal's family.  May God bless each and every one of you and give you strength.

So sorry for the loss of someone so young. I went to HS with Cal and remember a smiling face at all times. Praying for your family and their loss and rejoicing that you are in a better place and no longer in pain.

Cal you will be greatly missed, He loved my home made chicken & dumplings and would ask me when i was going to make it again. When ever we were together we would pray. We always enjoyed our time together. May you Rest In Peace Cal, We will always love and miss you.

Cal you will be truly missed, you were a great son-in-law and father to Your daughter Jaelyn and Husband to my daughter Maryann. I know that you are at peace now and with Jesus Christ our Saviour. Jaelyn will miss you dearly. Rest In Peace Cal.

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who had the opportunity to know Cal. I remember watching him wrestle growing up and sharing many fun times together. RIP my friend

I loved Cal like a brother He will truly be missed! Greg(Chili)Childers Mattoon Il

You are a BEAUTIFUL spirit, who will be greatly missed!

I Pray that you are now TRULY at peace.  You brightened so many lives, while you were here.... You will always be loved & remembered.

Praying peace and comfort to your family, at this time.

I went to school with Cal and this really hits close to home.  I am very sorry for your loss of a son, a brother, and last but not least, a father! Cal was fun to be around and just a good person. He will be missed by many.  It is such a tragedy to lose someone to cancer especially someone so young!!

 To my Cancer Buddy! We battled the fight together and we both did it pretty good, we had alot of talks of doctors for you, but our only true doctor was the Lord! He knew you were suffering to stay here for your baby, she was your world.I know the love you had for Mary and Jaelyn, but before you passed you knew they would be OK. Mary stood by your side when you had no one else, and when you were at your worse Jaelyn brought that smile to your face.
 In the fight we became friends and now you are gone, I was proud to call you my buddy, I will always remember you worried about me and I did the same for you. We both also can say we had Mary cheering us on, she was there for you and I was happy that she continued to be there.
 So now My Friend you deserved your Wings, so fly high and keep a watch over Mary and Jaelyn, I know you loved them both deeply.
 Until we meet again, I will never forget the battle you fought and how strong you were!

May you rest in peace now!
God Bless, Mary, Jaelyn, and family.

CAL YOU WILL TRULY BE LOVED AND MISSED. WE LOVE YOU BUDDY. WE KNOW YOUR SMILING DOWN ON US NOW. REST IN PEACE.

My heart is breaking for your family.  Praying for you all.

So sorryfor your loss.  I knew Cal as a little boy who lived next door to my Dad. He was a cutie. I followed his wrestling in high school in the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

You will be truly missed by me & your daughter. I can't believe this is so real & that this happened to us. We have been through alot & have so many memories together that will not be forgotten. We love you & may you rest in peace.

Cal you made quite the impression on so many of us here in charleston/Mattoon. You were always up to something and always had that mischievous grin to go along with it. Jaelyn was your everything and you made sure that was known. I'm glad I got the years with you I did as well as the many memories we have. More than anything I'm proud of the father you were to Jaelyn. I know you are keeping your eye on her and you will continue to live through her. Keep an eye on all of us here too. I love ya and wish I could tell you what you meant to so many of us but I know you know all of that now. Until we meet again...we'll have a lot of catching up to do. Rest in peace.

Thinking of you and all of our memories. May you rest peacefully with our Heavenly Father.

OBITUARY

Kenneth Calvert Ryder

September 21, 1980 – November 3, 2012

Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens

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