Adam Ryder - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Kelly Winslow
Marion

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 10:12 AM

I have known Adam since 7th grade. He was always a good friend of mine. We sat that the same lunch table whenever we were scheduled together in highschool. In one of our classes, we had to pair up with someone and pretend to be "married", and adam and i were paired together. We went to meijers and took pictures of baby clothes and of us buying them. We wrote a report together and we got an A.
I was in complete shock when I found out. He is the second friend we have lost out of our graduating class. Adam will always have a place in my heart and never will be forgotten.
To his family... I am truly sorry for your loss.

#2 from:

Greg Benedict
Florence SC

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 11:53 AM

Adam and I have been friends for longer than i can remember. One of my earliest memories was going to cedar point with him when we were still in elementary. Adam had a great sense of humor and we enjoyed alot of the same things. I am truly saddened to lose my friend and my deepest sympathies go out to his family.

#3 from:

Courtney Stevens
Springfield

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Barb, I am so sorry to hear about Adam.
I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Courtney Stevens

#4 from:

Joe Mills
Marion, Ohio

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 5:12 PM

I have known Adam since the 5th grade. We were great friends all throughout high school and all of us had a lot of fun times together. From the elementary playground, to getting our first cars, to graduation and beyond, he had a great sense of humor, and was a great friend. I am saddened by his loss, and my deepest sympathies go out to his family.

#5 from:

Pastor Dewitt C. Means, Jr.
Greater First Baptist Church,Springfield, OH

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 5:43 PM

Barb & John,
I thank God that I had the opportunity to met Adam. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep the both of you in my prayers continually. May the Peace of God keep you; the Love of God Comfort you; the Hand of God Guide you and the Spirit of God Sustain you. I need to say, "I love you both." Be Encouraged, Empowered and Uplifted.

#6 from:

Sherry Ward
Evanston, Illinois

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Dear Barb and John, Margie and Jim, and all Adam's family and friends,

My heart goes out to you. What a tragic loss! My thoughts and prayers go with you, with my sincere condolences.

#7 from:

Megan Dowler
Athens, Ohio

Fri, May 2, 2008 at 11:27 PM

I have a lot of good memories of Adam that started in Elementary School and include some fun summers spent in Prospect. I was so sad to hear that he'd passed away. To his family and closest friends, I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

#8 from:

Lori Turner
Colorado Springs Co

Sat, May 3, 2008 at 11:46 AM

Dear Adam,
I only have memories of you from age 4 to 14. Your cute little smile, round cheeks, and those almond shaped eyes. Watching you grow from a little boy to a young teen. You touched a lot of peoples lives bringing laughter, strength and happines. We all question and ask God why do things happen, why are you taking my child? I believe that God needed you to come be with him so he could take care of you now, leaving your family and friends with all those wonderful memories of you. You will continue to be in our hearts and souls forever remembering your life. You will also touch peoples lives that you've never even met. Adam a part of me so regrets not coming back into you and your mothers life sooner, however you have now taught me a very valuable lesson that I want to shout to the world and that is....DON'T LET LIFES TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS CONSUME YOU! Take the time that is given to you on this earth and value it so when you lose a loved one there are no regrets, there is no looking back and saying I wish I would have done this or that more often. Enjoy the time you have so when the day comes you only have those memories you can celebrate the life that was given. Adam my promise to you is that I will always be here for your mother giving her the love and support a long time friend can give. We will share our memories, our tears and laughter, and forever remembering all the good times. Adam I will miss you.

Love Always in my Heart for You and your Family.
A long time Friend
Lori Turner
Colorado Springs, Co

#9 from:

Donna Landon
Prospect, Ohio

Sat, May 3, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Barb, I'm so sorry to hear about Adam's death. I don't know what to say, except that you and Adam are in my thoughts and my heart and my prayers. Your friend, Donna

#10 from:

David Green
Midvale, Ohio

Sat, May 3, 2008 at 1:00 PM

Dear Barb and John, Jim and Marge: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Adam. We will keep Adam and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Karen Green
Donna Green

#11 from:

Keri Littell
Prospect

Sat, May 3, 2008 at 4:13 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Adam. I knew him from high school. He was a great person and he was so funny too! He will be greatly missed. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.

#12 from:

Pam & Jeff Shaffer
Prospect,Ohio

Sat, May 3, 2008 at 5:57 PM

Barb & John,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Call if you need Anything,no matter what day or time.
Our condolences Sincerely,
Love Ya,
Pam & Jeff

#13 from:

Jillian Hamilton
delware,oh

Tue, May 6, 2008 at 12:30 PM

I have known Adam for about 4years and we have dated for about a year!I am Adam girlfriend and he will never be forgottin at all! He always would tell me that i was the best thing that ever happend to him and he was the best thing that ever happend to me! I was there that morin when adam past and it was the hardest thing to see!I wish it could of been differnt!He was the greast guy and would do anything for anybody but yet he had a temper! But that was adam and i wouldnt of wanted to know him any differnt way!He alawys had A BIG HEART and I'm very thankful that i got to be in his heart!!and he will always have a place in my heart and never be forgotin! so many good memories with him!! and very few bad! Everyone new his car was his pride and Joy! I will never forget are first date he took me to the car wash to help him wsah his car:) Dont get me wrong it was fun. We always washed his car togather that was one thing we always did and i dont think i could every forget how to make a car spotless and would walk me threw it every time and he always told me i dont ever want to hear or anything along those lines that you dont know how to wash i car!!!! My deepest sympathies are with Barb and Jhon!! Will never forget them they were like parents to me to!!!

#14 from:

Kelly Blumensheid
Columbus, Ohio

Fri, May 9, 2008 at 4:46 PM

Barb, I am so sorry to hear about Adam. He was a great guy. I remember playing lego's with him for hours when mom and I would stop by, and going to the park in Prospect to watch fireworks with you guys every July. It has been so long since I have seen you and I miss you very much. You and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Blumensheid (Lori's daughter)