Barbara E. Rider, 71, of Seaford, formerly of Delmar, died Friday, December 21, 2012 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born August 19, 1941 in Laurel, a daughter of the late Charles and Irma (Niblett) Elliott. Barbara graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1959. After leaving Delmar in her early 20's, she lived with her husband and family for many years in New Jersey, including periods of residence in Illinois, Maryland, Germany, Venezuela, and London in connection with her husband's education and military and business assignments. She eventually returned to Delaware in 1996 after retirement. She was proud to be a homemaker and also of her work as a secretary and office manager for a number of years after her children were raised. She loved playing cards and especially enjoyed playing with her bridge group. She enjoyed doing crafts, computer games, shopping and antiquing. Barbara was truly a people person who loved to socialize and have a good time with family and friends. Her positive attitude remained, despite her recent health issues, and her family is grateful for that. She is survived by her husband, Jack H. Rider; 4 children, Mark A. Rider (Cheryl) of Hamilton, VA, Terri A. DiSessa (Ken) of Randolph, NJ, Richard S. Rider (Lynne) of Morris Plains, NJ and Wade E. Rider (Jen) of Holland, PA; 11 grandchildren, Luke, Shea, Kyle, Danielle, Mitchell, Casey, Eric, Zach, Chase, Dylan and Jake; a sister, Joanne Ross (Bruce) of Delmar; and a brother, Jerry Elliott (Sherry) of Lewes. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 12:00 noon at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where family and friends may call from 10:30 am to 12:00. Interment will follow the services at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Delmar Alumni Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 184, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.