Herbert E. Shrider

Asheville ~ Herbert E. Shrider, 83, of Lambeth Drive in the Deerfield Retirement Community, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005. A native of Glenford, Ohio, he was the son of the late Emmett and Ethel Cooprider Shrider. Mr. Shrider served as an Air Force pilot during World War II and retired from the FBI where he was a special agent for over 30 years. His appreciation of life was demonstrated through the many ways he shared himself with others. He and his wife Kay were devoted to those in need and spent Wednesdays delivering Meals on Wheels in the Montford community for 26 years. He also shared his talents as an active member of Central United Methodist Church for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kay Daugherty Shrider; two daughters, Diane Souther and husband Joe of Asheville, and Kathleen Shrider–DuPlessie and husband Steve of Portland, Oregon; a son, Tom Shrider and wife Jennifer of Portland, Oregon; and two grandchildren Kiana and Kirkland Ahrens of Asheville. A celebration of Herb Shrider’s life will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Rob Blackburn and Rev. Richard Smyth. Interment will follow in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated at either of his favorite organizations – Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC 28801 or the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee's Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28806.