Our precious mother and grandmother Catherine B. (Rider) Eder passed away on September 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Mom was born May 18, 1935 in Fort Belknap to Ambrose and Julia (Bacon) Rider.
Mom graduated from Flandreau Indian school; attended nursing school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and later attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
Mom met and married the love of her life Ray K. Eder in Poplar, Montana. They were married on May 7, 1956 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage until his passing in 2016.
Mom worked for the federal government for 40 years. Her entire career was dedicated to helping those in need and she continued that passion after retirement when she became the Director of the New Life Mission in Poplar. This proved to be her most rewarding job as she enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the holiday seasons, planning the dinners and working with all the volunteers that came out to help. Her grandchildren would jump in and help decorate the mission, prepare and hand out the gift baskets and serve the meals to the community that attended. This was truly a family affair and we all enjoyed attending as well. Mom also loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dance at powwows and attended all their activities they were involved in.
Her surviving children are Karl (Roberta), Cary, Kathy Rae and Anna Lee Eder; Rosella (James) Wilson and Julie Ann DeCelles. Grandchildren James Reese, Karl Dustin, Talissa Catherine (Emerson), Taylor Jashaun and Madison Jade Eder; Charles Corbett, Martina Rose (Scott) and Montana Duke Wilson. Great grandchildren Aiden and Jayden Eder, Declan Wilson, Brayan and baby Emerson Boyd; daughter-in-law Burma Youpee, stepchildren George (Brenda), Rayola and Karen Eder, Monica Feather Earring, brother/sister-in-law Bert and Joann Eder of Red Lodge; Debra and Tamara Pinkerton and many nieces, nephews and cousins from the Fort Belknap reservation.
Mom is now reunited with her loving husband Ray K. Eder, her son Ray Eldon and daughter Martina Rose; sister Francis Gone; brothers Burton and Benny Rider; her parents Julia and Ambrose (ole daddy) Rider and all their family pets (dogs) that passed before them to numerous to mention.
Mom and dad were devout Catholics their entire life. Some of her church family and special friends are Roberta Budak, Beth Hagadone, Judy Laurdsen, Delores Kirn, Gemma Smith, Yvonne Shields, Linda Pavel, Myra Dupree, Esther Hapa, Louise Smith, Gloreen Azure, June Clark, Geraldine (Earthboy) Rutherford, Connie (Fox) Twins, Haven Gourneau, Val Gorder and Kate Murray.
Mom’s extended family include the Rider’s, Weasel, Shortman, Blackbird and Owens.
Rosary to be held at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church September 26, 2019 at 6pm; funeral service September 27, 2019 at 11am with burial in the Ray K. Eder family plot at the Poplar City Cemetery.
We apologize if we forgot anyone in our time of loss💔
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 26, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F St W
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 27, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F St W
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Thursday September 26, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F St W
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 27, 2019
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F St W
Poplar, Montana 59255
Esther Buck Elk Hapa and families says
To the children of Catherine,
My prayers are with you all. She was a good friend and I am going to miss our visits.
Kathleen Ventura & family says
Catherine was a good person. She was a kind woman with great children.
I have good thoughts and memories of her.
She was friends with my parents and would come out and vist with my parents all of the time.
I am praying for comfort and peace from the Holy Spirit as you go through grieving for your mother and grandmother.
“Weeping may endure for the night; but joy cometh in the morning”
Psalm 30:5
May Catherine rest in perfect peace, until we all meet again.
Jonny BearCub says
Farewell dear Catherine, I will miss you. She always had a smile and a hug for me whenever I saw her. When I was younger and beginning my career she would give me encouragement and tell me to work hard. Ray K would always be teasing but Catherine would just smile and give hugs and words of wisdom. My her journey to Paradise be filled with joy as the Angels sing to welcome her home.
Debbie Ricker says
My Condolences to Family, Friends and Loved Ones…Anna-I’m So Sorry for Your Loss…You Look just Like Your MoM with the same Beautiful Smile..Your MoM was a very Kind and Caring Woman who was always smiling…Praying for Strength, Support, Comfort and Love for You and Family During this Time..So Sorry My Friend…
Feryl Greufe-Patch says
I was so sorry to hear of Catherine’s passing. She was a good woman. My heart goes out to each of you in your time of loss.
David Rider says
Our deepest condolences, going to miss her, was supposed to go have a meal with her when I got back to Montana! I love you auntie Catherine!
Robyn Baker says
I am so very sorry to hear that Catherine has begun her journey. The last time I saw her was at United Tribes Powwow in 2018 and she looked very happy and content to be there. Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
Nancy Samuelson says
Condolences to Anna and Family.
Jennifer Lathan says
My loving thoughts are sent to the entire Eder and Rider family. Aunt Catherine has joined all of her family and friends that have moved beyond our earthly bodies. I will always remember her and Uncle Burton for joining our families together. Blessings be upon us all at this time of mourning.
Roxann smith says
Sending my heartfelt condolences to your families. Your mom was always good to be around. She will be truly missed in the communities. Hugs to you all. Love , Roxy
Linda Pavel says
Now you walk the fields and meadows of heaven, the streets of gold. Vaya Con Dios, Catherine my friend
Myra Gros Ventre says
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My deepest condolences.
Bernie Trottier says
So sorry for the loss of your mom praying for you and your family she was a beautiful soul 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏take care from Betty Pickett and the Trottier Family
Jeff Ruffatto says
I always remember your Mom with a smile on her face. May she rest in eternal peace.
Gay Pennington says
Your mom was a very nice person. I always enjoy both of your parents. After I moved too Billings and they stop at Shopko we always would visit. Your mom always had a beautiful smile on her face. I will miss than both. My deepest condolences to the family, and relatives. From Gay Stephanie Pennington