Gunda Lea Rider, a beloved wife and mother who was a long time resident of the Tri-Cities, went to be with the lord and savior on October 26.

Gunda is survived by her family, husband of 53 years Ralph, her children, Linda (Ken) Baugh, of Kennewick WA, Roy Rider of Richland WA, Monica (Garry) Kennard, of Cashmere WA, and her brother Melvin “Doc” (Marlyn) Muller, of Dallas OR. her sister Shelley (Glen) Hester, of Kennewick, WA. Grandchildren, Christopher (Sarah) Baugh, Jennifer Baugh, Stephen Kennard, Zachery Rider, and six Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by her parents, Harold and Marie Muller and her brother Dwayne Muller.

Gunda was a business owner who worked happily side by side with her loving husband Ralph starting at Riders Meats and Locker in 1977, and then they started Riders Sausage Haus in 1983. After retiring she enjoyed her movies and watching her beautiful water fountains in her backyard with her dog Trixie.  Her fondest memories are cooking big holiday meals and spending time with all of her family.   

At Gunda’s request there will be no services at this time. The family will have a celebration of Gunda’s life at a later date.

IF YOU COLD SEE ME NOW

Our prayers have all been answered

I finally arrived

The healing that had been delayed

Has now been realized

No one’s in a hurry

There’s no schedule to keep

We’re all enjoying Jesus

Just sitting at his feet

If you could see me now

I’m walking streets of gold

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I’m standing tall and whole

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You wouldn’t want me

To ever leave this place

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My light and temporary trials

Have worked out for my good

To know it brought Him glory

When I was misunderstood

Though we’ve had our sorrows

They can never compare

What Jesus has in store for us

No language can share

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To ever leave this perfect place

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