Keith Edwin Crider

Keith Edwin Crider, 64, of Strasburg, VA, died on Friday, January 26, 2024, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, from a fall. He was born on July 17, 1959, to E.S. and Barbara Showalter Crider. On September 9, 1978, he married Eva Burkholder, who survives.

He graduated from Broadway High School in 1977 and worked at Valley Books before teaching school for twelve years. Since 1994 he worked for Christian Light Publications. He served in the ministry of Southeastern Mennonite Conference for 37 years and was a member at Strasburg Mennonite Church.

In addition to his wife, Keith is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Perfect (John) of Strasburg, VA; four sons, Aaron Crider (Priscilla) of State College, PA; Caleb Crider (Lois) of Strasburg, VA; Andrew Crider (Lauretta) of Guatemala City, Guatemala; and Nathan Crider (Clara) of Front Royal, VA; one brother, Dennis Crider, of Harrisonburg, VA; twenty grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Erma Moyers; and a brother, Leonard Crider. Keith had traveled to Guatemala to help his son's family move there. Helping with a roof project, he inadvertently stepped on a skylight and fell 18 feet onto concrete.

Funeral Plans are as follows:

Visitations:

Thursday, February 8, 1:00 - 3:00 pm and 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Visitation at Bank Mennonite Church

2493 Bank Church Rd, Dayton, VA 22821

Friday, February 9, 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Visitation at Strasburg Mennonite Church

239 High St, Strasburg, VA 22657

Funeral Service:

Saturday, February 10, 10:00 am

Funeral at Strasburg Mennonite Church

Interment at Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, VA.

Parking is limited so carpooling is recommended.

Overflow funeral parking will be at the Strasburg High School with shuttle service to the church.

Strasburg High School

250 Ram Dr, Strasburg, VA 22657

Audio stream of the funeral service will be accessible online at www.strasburgmennonite.info/live or by phone by calling 540-345-8624 and using the conference ID 996 561 678#

Memorial contributions may be made to Great Commissions Ministries (Peru Mission), 7384 Hopkins Gap Rd, Fulks Run, VA 22830; or to Mennonite Air Missions (Guatemala Mission), 116 Rothsville Station Rd, Lititz, PA 17543.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.