John Ride

September 5, 1956 - April 14, 2020

John Ride, 63, Goshen, died 2:26 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 5, 1956 in Goshen, to Wasil & Anna (Borzeniatow) Ride. Surviving are a daughter, Lisha (Andrew) West, Valdosta, Georgia, mother, Anna Ride, Chancellor, Alabama, brothers, Wasil (Alice) Ride, Michigan, Wladimir (Pam) Ride, Dunlap and a sister, Anna (Louie) Handgen, Chancellor, Alabama. Preceding him in death are his father, Wasil, and sisters, Danielle Ride & Maria Kubiak. John was a 1975 graduate of Goshen High School and a member of the Holy Virgin Protection Orthodox Church, Goshen. John enjoyed fishing and hunting alongside his father and brothers. His other hobbies included shooting darts, bowling, cooking, and spending time with his daughter and family. John was a very outgoing person who loved to socialize with friends and live life on the go. He was a friendly and dedicated designated driver to many in the Elkhart County area. He was a member of the Goshen Moose and DAV. Despite John's hardships with health, he continued to have a positive outlook on life and never passed up an opportunity to be a jokester. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery and Father Timothy Tadros will officiate. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home is handling arrangements and condolences, memories and support may be sent through our website at www.rrefh.com or by mail to 311 S. Main St., Goshen, Indiana 46526.