William James Rider William (Bill) James Rider, 89, of Winchester, CA was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 14, 2023. Bill was born in Cortez, Co to Charles A Rider and Dorothy Marine Rider on August 15,1934. Bill was a friend to all, always had a smile on his face and touched the lives of all who met him. When Bill was 3 years old the Rider family moved to Sacramento, CA where he and his sister Louise grew up and went to school. In high school Bill joined the ROTC and enlisted in the Army after graduation. After Bill completed his military service, he returned to CA to begin his career in concrete engineering. During his career he had the opportunity to inspect Hoover Dam which Bill’s grandfather helped build. Bill belonged to the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight and Financial Officer. He enjoyed cycling, backpacking, and sailing. After retiring from the Metropolitan Department of Water of Southern California, Bill started a business specializing in building custom bicycle frames. He has showcased his bike frames at bike shows throughout California and they are recognized in the cycling community worldwide. Bill met and married Eileen Haggerty in Los Angeles, and they had two children, a daughter, Terri and a son, Billy. Bill and Eileen enjoyed bike riding, visiting with their children, grandchildren, and evenings at home. They had 38 wonderful years together before she was called home to our Lord in September 2008. Bill was blessed to meet and love Lupita Esparza and they were married in October 2010. Bill and Lupita enjoyed traveling to Mexico, Canada, and Bill’s hometown of Sacramento. At home Bill and Lupita enjoyed watching Hallmark movies. He developed a passion for model trains and enjoyed time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grand-children. Bill is survived by his wife, Lupita, his sister Louise Harvill, his sons, Bill (Christina) Rider and Joe (Kirsten) Olivares. His daughters, Terri (Steve) Sharp, Laura Olivares, Ana Olivares, and Lety Olivares. Bill is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.