Ronald Roy Lydiard was born in Great Falls, Montana on June 21, 1952 to Robert Edward and Frances Neva Lydiard. He was one of four children.
As a young child, Ronald acquired a love of animals, nature and being in the outdoors. He had a horse named Taffy that he enjoyed riding around the family ranch. That ranch was a major source of pleasure and joy in his life. Another of his main interests in childhood was music, starting piano and flute lessons in elementary school. He continued with his music, playing in band and excelling at the piano through his high school years. After graduating from Great Falls High School in 1970, he attended the University of Montana. There he became very interested in Asian studies and learning/speaking Chinese. Following graduation, he lived in Lincoln for a year and then moved to Taipei, Taiwan, where he spent the next 35 years. He first taught English at a Dominican School for the children of dignitaries. Ronald then identified his main interest in adult life and spent many years working in the computer industry as an internet specialist, translator, and editor.
After his work in Taiwan, he moved back to Lincoln in 2013. While in Lincoln he did freelance computer work, was volunteer at Goodwill and was a regular at the Lincoln Senior Citizen’s Center.
Ronald passed away on April 11, 2022 due to complications of a heart condition. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother Jeff. He is survived by his sisters, Marcia and Linda; sister-in-law, Catherine; and several nieces.
Memorials in Ronald’s name can be made to the Lincoln Senior Center, 801 MT-200, Lincoln, MT 59635.
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Len Nopen says
Linda & Marcia: Am sooo sorry to read about Ron. Lots of sympathy to you both!! I’m sure you will miss him alot!!
Angela Shelton(Clampitt) says
Linda and Marcia
I am so sorry for your loss prayers are you 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Ellen T Coogan says
Linda and family:
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs for you and your family on the passing of your brother. May you have peace in the loving memories of your times together.
Rob and Ellen Coogan
Debra Sidor Tanner says
Linda and family….I am so very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was much too young. Thinking of you and sending warm wishes..
Debra Sidor Tanner
Marne says
Marcia-
I was saddened to see the notice about Ron in today’s paper. I remember him as a good and righteous man.
Marne
Alan Lydiard says
I’m very sorry to hear about Ronald’s passing. We never met but occasionally corresponded through Facebook posts. I always enjoyed his viewpoints and stories about living in Taiwan.
My sincere condolences to all his loved ones.
Alan Tsui says
Mr. L, you will be missed and I am sad and emotional finding out your passing. You will always be remembered as one of the few teachers who inspire me. We’ve talked about having a few drinks with a few other classmates when you are back here in Taiwan. Perhaps we will grab the drinks one day when we meet again in heaven. Until then, class dismiss, sir.
Nina Pan says
Dear Mr. Lydiard, I’ve been very fortunate to have been your student at The Dominican School. You’ve taught me a lot, and I realize the tremendous impact you’ve been as my teacher of American History and Western Civilization, even decades after middle school. Thank you for everything, from thinking critically, having a curious mind, discovering new cultures and languages, appreciating coffee and your classroom humor. With my deepest gratitude, Nina
Zeny says
From fearing of being in your class at TO realizing the dread worthy assignments would become a skill I deeply value till this day TO becoming simply friend to us all.
An iconic educator that shaped countless lives has made your life worth living. You will be missed by many and dearly. Enjoy your travels, Mr Lydiard
Zeny says
From fearing of being in your class at TO realizing the dread worthy assignments would become a skill I deeply value till this day TO becoming simply friend to us all.
An iconic educator that shaped countless lives has made your life worth living. You will be missed by many and dearly. Enjoy your travels Mr Lydiard.