Understanding When Needed Most
Understanding When Needed Most
Marguerite Rider Smith, age 91, of Medina, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Medina Village Retirement Community.
Marguerite was born August 28, 1917, in Cleveland, Ohio to Edmund and Louise Rider. She was raised in Hinckley, Ohio and moved to Medina in 1952. Marguerite volunteered as a Nurse’s Aid for 22 years at the old Medina Community Hospital. She was a member of the Medina County Red Cross as served as “Gray Lady” for 10 years. She served on the rehabilitation board of Parma Hospital. Marguerite was an active supporter of Medina County 4-H, since 1929 when she became a member. She received a F.F.A. pin for O.C. Duke in 1963 for her interest shown in the Future Farmers of America. A life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation of North America; and active supporter for the Morris Animal Foundations of Colorado and the “Black-Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary” of South Dakota. Marguerite and her late husband Richard owned the Broken Paddle Stables after selling their herd of 310 Jersey cattle in 1974. She was a riding instructor (Equestrian) and a mentor for the “Career Shadowing and Community Service” project of Medina High School. Marguerite donated her horse arena, horses and two years of teaching for classes of Equestrian until the horse barn was built for the Medina County Career Center. She volunteered riding classes for Handicapped children. Marguerite was sworn into the Mounted Unit of the Medina County Sheriff Dept. as Deputy in 1984 and served under Sheriff John Ribar and Sheriff Neil Hassinger. She was recently promoted to sergeant. Marguerite took great pride in patrolling the Medina County Fairs for 25 years on her faithful police horse “Blue”. She served the “Mounted Police” competitions held in Kentucky Horse Park representing our Medina County of Ohio. Marguerite enjoyed trips out west including Myron’s ranch and farm. Survived by her sons- Glenn, of Valley City, OH and Myron, of Saguache, CO. Daughters-in-laws: Peg, of Valley City and Jayne of Medina. Grandchildren- Nancy (Jeff) Oblak, Sandy Smith, Jeremy (Mary) Smith all of Medina, OH, Lynn (Paul) Hosticka, of FL, Suzanne (Jett) Vana, of PA and Lisa Vana, of TX. Great grandchildren- Lexy, Sadie & Chrissie Oblak, Althea (Justin) Brown, Karena Vana and Andrew Hosticka. Great great grandchildren- Aurora and Camren Brown. Sister- Joan Winter, of NV. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband- Richard, May, 1993, sister- Ruth Steindorf. Daughter-in-law: Joyce Smith The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to all the doctors, staff of the Medina General Hospital, Medina Villages and our many friends for all their sincere care and support. At Marguerite’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be NO visitation or Funeral Service. There will be a celebration of life service at Zion Lutheran Church 2233 Abbeyville Road Valley City, OH on June 14, time to be announced. Memorials are suggested to the Mounted Unit c/o of the Medina Count Sheriff’s Dept. 555 Independence Dr. Medina, OH 44256 or charity of donor’s choice.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Bauer Funeral Home 2089 Columbia Road Valley City, OH
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