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Jon Youqiang Surgeon Rider
We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Jon Youqiang Surgeon Rider, 24 yrs old, of Glendale Colorado who passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Jon is survived by his mother, Rev. Melodye Surgeon (John) VanOudheusden, pastor at Evart and Sears United Methodist Churches and father Aster Ray Rider Jr. of Lexington, North Carolina, his siblings Kara (Alex) Lewis of Jackson, Michigan and Harrison Rider of Evart, Michigan, and special friends Jim Hong and his sons Jacob and Jonathan Hong.
Jon was born in Shenzhen China on January 10, 1995. He attended Marcellus, Jackson, and Big Rapids Public Schools and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2014. Jon resided in many locations in Michigan, Texas, and California. However, he found his heart’s home in Glendale, Colorado. Jon worked in a variety of occupations such as tower technician, sales representative, computer installation, delivery, and Uber.
Jon was a collector of many things. He appreciated the beauty in gemstones and rocks, and frequently gifted them to his loved ones. Jon bought and re-sold collectables and was gifted in creating a profit doing this. He often shared music with his sister and debated philosophy with his mother. Jon loved travel especially with the Hong family. He took great pride in his Chinese heritage and took it upon himself to continue learning about his culture and traditions. Jon was a natural with children, especially babies, and one of his dreams was to help children with cleft palate.
A memorial service will be held in his memory on Saturday, April 6th at 11 AM at Corey Funeral Home, 415 N. Main Street, Evart, Michigan 49631. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Jon’s family would like everyone attending to wear white or light colors in honor of his Chinese ancestry. A luncheon will follow at Evart United Methodist Church, 619 N Cherry St, Evart, Michigan 49631.
Memorial contributions in Jon’s name may be directed to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 and forms are also available at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Melodye Surgeon-VanOudheusden, 8543 Seven Mile Rd., Evart, MI 49631-8407.
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