Grace Rieder
Grace Rieder
August 30th, 1918 — February 19th, 2012
Visitation:
7:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
First Christian Church,
613 Main St. Pleasanton,
KS
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Funeral Service:
10:00am, Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
First Christian Church,
613 Main St. Pleasanton,
KS
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Interment Service:
11:15am, Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Wesley Chapel Cemetery,
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 38.18959,
Longitude: -94.90666
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Obituary:
Grace Hattie Rieder, 93, died Sunday Feb 19, 2012 at her home in Mound City, KS. Grace was born Aug 30, 1918 in the Wesley Chapel Neighborhood near Mound City, the first of 5 children who were born to Clyde Ulysses and Gladys Alberta (Kendall) Martin. In 1920, the death of Gladys father Albert Lee Kendall brought them back to the Linnville area as his widow Grace Effie (Pomeroy) Kendall was now alone. Grace attended grade school in Linnville and High School in Mound City. She was the valedictorian for the 1935 graduating class at only 16 years of age. Preparing to be a teacher, she went for further education at Emporia State University, where she met John Harold Rieder the brother of her chum Louise. John was a dairy man from Lenexa. They were married May 21, 1939 at the Methodist Church in Mound City. Feeling a call to the full time service of the lord, they went to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1942, and there for the first time in their life they were introduced to missionary work, and saw the great need to go overseas. On May 21, 1948 their 9th wedding anniversary they arrived at the Ivory Coast in West Africa where they worked with the Gouro Tribe. John saw the establishment of many churches, while Grace saw the bible translated into the Gouro language, every word translated by hand, and was dedicated in 1979. After 36 years in Africa, they returned home in 1984 to see the establishment of the Ministry Shalom, welcoming various ministries to the former farm. Grace is the author of several Christian based books. She and her husband John are responsible for leading many Africans to Christianity. In addition to the ministry at Shalom they operated a Christian youth camp call "Camp Yahoo". They continued this camp for many years until advanced age kept them from being able to do so, and the Christian ministry retreat continues to operate to this day. Grace and John have been true soldiers for Christ for well over 60 years. Though Grace & her husband had no children of their own, they helped raise many of the African children they were in contact with. They also have many nieces and nephews who treated and loved them like grandparents. Their legacy will continue to live on through them. Grace is survived by her husband John of nearly 73 years, a brother Albert Ivan Martin and his wife Vivian of Olathe, as well as 7 nephews, 5 nieces, and many Grand and Great Grand nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, 2 brothers Glen Elwin Martin in 1983, and Clyde Leslie "Red" Martin in 1993 as well as a sister Zoa Marie Barnes in 1986. Visitation will be Wednesday Feb 22 from 7-9pm at First Christian Church in Pleasanton. Funeral services are set for Thursday Feb 23 at 10am at First Christian Church in Pleasanton. Serving as Pall Bearers will be Jamie Dulier, David M. Martin, Stephen Martin, Mike Searle, Mark Cosper, and Mike Cox. Interment will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery following the Funeral. There will also be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service Saturday Feb 25 at 10am at The Liberty Worship Center in Pleasanton. Flowers can be sent to The First Christian Church in Pleasanton, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to W.E.C. International; PO Box 1707 Fort Washington, PA 19034.
Remembrances:
- Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
To my Dear Aunt Grace. You will always be loved,
Jamie Dulier, Liberty, MO
revered and remembered by those you have left
behind. Your legacy will continue to live on forever in
those whos lives you have touched, and in your
work. Rest in Peace dear lady. You have earned
your place in heaven.
- Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Dearest Aunt Grace... I had the great honor of being
Angel Searle, Liberty, MO
with you in your final days. The grace and peace with
which you passed will stay with me forever as will
the memory of your strength of character and
dedication to faith. The world is a lesser place
without you, but I know Heaven has gained one of its
brightest stars. We love you always.
- Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Aunt Grace I only met you a few times, but your love of the Lord shone through you.I have seen the spiritual impact you have on those around you. You are an amazing lady. You will be greatly missed.
Joanne Searle, Grain valley
- Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
John and Grace have been very special to me down thru the years, as I would see them at Prescott Country View Nursing Home, singing and sharing the gospel. Also I would see them as they visited area churches and many other various gatherings around the county. They were always together. Grace will be missed by all of us, but especially by John. John you have many brothers and sisters all over the area and around the world that love you and will be praying for you our dear Brother in Christ.
Debbie Grigsby Lynch, Prescott, KS
- Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Sorry we have lost a great inspiration to all people.
Nancy Smith, Joplin Mo
Grace will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.
Am praying for you John.
- Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Thank you Grace for sharing your faith and kindness to my Mother and all my family. You were loved and appreciated behond words.
Janet Sluder, Joplin, MO
- Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
What a true woman of God. I have only know Grace maybe about 6 or 7 years. The first time I met her you could feel the presence of the Lord all around her. Truly I say I would truly want to the woman like Grace that God has used in so many people lives. I thank Grace for the dedication that her and John both gave to the Lord. I want to thank the family for sharing her with us. May her legacy live on with others that she blessed. Grace you will never be forgotten. Well done my good and faithful servant.
Marie Cole, Kansas City, MO