Ryder John Tashkesen was born at rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Salina Regional Health Center to Arman and Jennifer Tashkesen. There was lots of love and prayers for him to take along to heaven and he will be greatly missed and loved by all his family and friends! The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Salina Regional Health Center for all of their time, thoughts, and prayers.

Ryder is survived by his parents, Arman and Jennifer Tashkesen of Belleville; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Phy of Smith Center; paternal grandfather Gilbert Tashkesen of San Dimas, California; great grandparents, Larry and Edna Smith; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Araksi O. Tashkesen, and great great grandparents, Ophelia and Carlos Alvarado.

Private Family Graveside Services will be held in the St. Peter's Cemetery in Aurora with Rev. Larry Letourneau officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Threads of Love in care of the funeral home.