PENDLETON — Martha E. “Martie” (Surface) Rider, 83, Pendleton, died Jan. 22, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Marion, and was a Pendleton resident since 1959. She was an accountant for 60 years.

She was a member of Pendleton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star 138; Pendleton AMVETS Auxiliary; Pendleton American Legion Post Auxiliary; Anderson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Anderson.

Survivors include son, Ralph E. “Rocky” Rider of Pendleton; two stepgranddaughters; several nieces and nephews, Sherri (Kevin) Stohler, Martie (Chris) Edwards, Melanie (Brian) Brady, Megan Stohler, Jonathan Stohler, Nancy (Mike) Reed, Jean (Glenn) Ellis, Peggy (Ron) Pickett, Jack Surface, Janet (Phil) Page, Jenny (Fred) Steele, Steve Surface, Jeff McFadden, Greg McFadden, Tyler McFadden, Hugh (Rita) Rider, Nadine Bradbury, Byron (Mary Ann) Rider, and Ronnie (Jean) Montgomery; and special friends, Sara Kellermeyer, Claude Scott, and Ruth Rowe.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur E. Rider; parents, Orville and Elizabeth (Bales) Surface; two brothers, Floyd “Bud” Surface and Robert H. Surface; and two sisters, Margaret E. Wolfe and Ruby Willis.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton, with Pastor Steve Austin officiating.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Post online condolences at www.wilsonstpierre.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.