In Memory Of
Gary F. Crider
1942
2019
Gary F. Crider
November 21, 1942 — August 30, 2019
Gary F. Crider, 76, Topeka, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born November 21, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Fred "Fritz" and Velma (Richards) Crider. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1960.
He started his career at Van Doren, Hazard, Stallings and Schnacke Engineering as a draftsman, he later worked at Herman's Excavation as an estimator and then retired from Bartlett and West Engineering in 1998.
Gary was married to Judith (Gaffney) Crider Fogel. They later divorced.
Dad was a big Kansas Jayhawk fan, a Chiefs fan and an avid golfer. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports, painting, sketching and music. He also loved dogs.
Survivors include two sons, Scott Crider (Tamara) of Topeka and Kevin Crider (Nancee) of Topeka; sister, Ellen Saguid (Alberto) of Milliani, HI; three grandsons, Mac Crider of Lawrence, KS; Nick Crider of Lawrence, KS; Bradley Crider of Topeka; Nephews Brett Saquid of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Ryan (Laralyn) of Keaau, HI and friend, Marsha Bartley of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be Monday September 9 at 10am at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Gary or leave a message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He started his career at Van Doren, Hazard, Stallings and Schnacke Engineering as a draftsman, he later worked at Herman's Excavation as an estimator and then retired from Bartlett and West Engineering in 1998.
Gary was married to Judith (Gaffney) Crider Fogel. They later divorced.
Dad was a big Kansas Jayhawk fan, a Chiefs fan and an avid golfer. He enjoyed watching his grandsons play sports, painting, sketching and music. He also loved dogs.
Survivors include two sons, Scott Crider (Tamara) of Topeka and Kevin Crider (Nancee) of Topeka; sister, Ellen Saguid (Alberto) of Milliani, HI; three grandsons, Mac Crider of Lawrence, KS; Nick Crider of Lawrence, KS; Bradley Crider of Topeka; Nephews Brett Saquid of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Ryan (Laralyn) of Keaau, HI and friend, Marsha Bartley of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be Monday September 9 at 10am at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Gary or leave a message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Gary F. Crider, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Monday, September 9, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Memorial Service
Monday, September 9, 2019
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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