Barbara Abernathy Rider Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Abernathy Rider (Kalamazoo, Michigan), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on April 11, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Fred; her parents, John Burnham and Dorothy Burnham; her siblings, Don Burnham and Sally Burnham; and her grandchild Nayuk Hawley (Robin).
She is survived by: her daughter Deborah Schroeder (Tom); her grandchildren, Sam Schroeder (Shannon), Austin Schroeder (Ali), Dr. Zack Schroeder (Caroline), Sarah Kruse (Jim Bucher), Amy Kruse (Dustin Forrest), Paayiq Hawley (Angeline), Kapiyu Hawley (Robert), Isun Hawley (Alexis) and Aqugak Hawley (George); and her great grandchildren, Luke, Wilson, Frances Abernathy, Jackson, Charlie, Aubrey and Joane.
Barbara had so many interests the family requests that contributions be made to an organization of your choice that would best reflect and honor your memories of your time with Barbara.
