- Date Of Birth: October 30, 2003
- Date Of Death: September 13, 2018
- State: Idaho
Ryder Derek Haderlie was born October 30, 2003 at 9:07 p.m. just a few hours before Halloween. Ryder passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 14 after succumbing to his head injuries from a tragic accident. He was born to Derek and Shandi Haderlie of Afton, Wyoming, and was greeted by an older Sister Taylor. When he was 1 he spent almost 6 months living in a camp trailer and in the garage while our home was being built out at Broken Arrow. Ryder, as a baby was a kind, cuddly boy and had the most infectious smile, something that never left. After 3 years of being the baby his brother and partner in crime joined the family, Brock.
Ryder, even from an early age put other people’s needs before his own. On the playground, he would seek out the kids in need of a friend. He was very involved in scouts earning his Arrow of Light. He then went to the Boy Scouts, doing everything on his own, and was about to begin his Eagle Project building bird nests for Lower Valley Energy.
At the age of 4 Ryder endured the hardest thing anyone ever could. He had to say goodbye to his Daddy Derek, as his Daddy Derek slipped away to the next life in 2008. At times his pain was so deep he would just cry in his mommy’s arms. He had comfort in knowing he would see his Daddy again and that he was named after him. 10 months later God sent Ryder a very special gift. A new daddy. Daddy Dave. Daddy Dave (Major) brought a whole new light to our family.
Ryder had a heart of gold. He would do anything for anyone.
Early on Ryder discovered he had a talent in music. He played the trumpet, trombone, drums and sousaphone. Ryder just entered his freshman year and was excited to be a member of the band and Jazz Band.
Ryder’s 1st job was working alongside his uncle Dustin and Papa Alan for Triple H Landscaping. He even got to help landscape the Star Valley Temple. A memory he held dear to his heart. Then he started work at the Skyview Lanes in Afton working for his Aunt Kris. Ryder learned a lot of valuable lessons at this job. He then found a passion for bowling and had just started bowling on a league with his grandma Connie and his mentor and friend, uncle Kalen.
Ryder was such a trooper, heading out with his Daddy Dave and brothers on many fishing trips and hunting excursions. Ryder earned the year round camper in scouts even on nights when it was well below zero.
On the last day of his life, Ryder saw a friend in need and went to comfort them. That was Ryder.
Ryder is survived by his father and mother, David and Shandi Major of Smoot, his siblings Taylor, Brock, Kiptyn, Taveta, Dresdyn and Carver. His grandparents: Alan and Valerie Haderlie of Afton, Connie Williamson of Afton, Mark and Debra Jacobs of Montpelier, Idaho, Julie and Lyndell Smith of Afton, Kent and Alice Major of Colorado. Many loving aunts and uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his Father Derek Haderlie, his grandfather Dee Booth, his aunt Decia Haderlie, uncle Skott Vigil, cousins: Brady Tanner, Halie Lowe, and Olivia Currier and many great grandparents.
An account has been set up at the Bank of Star Valley in Afton, Wyoming under the name of Ryder Haderlie Family. P.O. Box 8007 Afton, Wyoming 307-885-0000.
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