Ransom Rideout

Funny that today I thought of my sixth grade teacher at Lincoln School in Redwood City, California. It was for an unknown reason that I remembered his name and Googled him. His life was fascinating as told in his obituary. I still live on the Peninsula in Hillsborough and received a photo several days ago of the school where he taught me from a site on Facebook that is for current or former people who have lived in Redwood City.Such a weird coincidence! He was such a nice and kind man and...

In 2009, I had the honor working with Mr. Rideout for his presentation at the Saratoga Library of his experiences in China as a fighter pilot for the flying tigers. He is such a warm and kind gentleman. We all miss him.

I did write an article in Chinese to memorize him, and I am sure he will be remembered by a lot people.

Mr. Rideout was the principal of Selby Lane School when I attended there in the early 1950s. A great mentor and friend. RIP.

My condolences to the Rideout family. I was a student at Henry Ford School in Redwood City back in the 1950s when he and his son were there. What an interesting life! We need more people like him.

Beloved Ransom - what a wonderful human being and a beautiful example of what it means to be alive, engaged and enjoying life!
During his years in Morro Bay, Ransom (we always called him Ransom) & Betty were delightful members of the Morro Bay Friends of the Library, volunteering many hours in the Library, serving on the Board and as President. His leadership and good spirit brought people together and the Friends accomplished several new projects in support of the Library and the...

Condolences to the Rideout family. I loved listening to Bud's stories when I was hanging out at Bud & Betty's home on 4th Ave and at the harbor in the 70's. What an amazing life! Thanks Bud for all of your kindness and some good memories. You will be missed by many.

My husband, Homer, and I did not know Bud for long, nor well, but we were blessed to so enjoy times we shared with him and Lyn, and his brother, Ernie, and his wife, Nancy. Treasured memories. - Joyce Hoving, Portola Valley, CA