Roy Sheldon Kidder

July 31, 1937

July 5, 2015

Roy was born in Tonopah Nevada on July 31, 1937 and died in Carson City Nevada on July 5, 2015.

He lived his first three months in Manhattan, Nevada where his father worked on the dredge. They moved to Honey Lake for five months before moving to Hawthorne, Nevada.

While growing up in Hawthorne, Roy excelled in sports. He played baseball, basketball, and ran track. He was also football manager, in Honor Society, Block H, and went to Boys State.

He graduated from Mineral County High School and went onto the University of Nevada, graduating in 1959. He played baseball for Jake Lawlor. Al Seeliger recruited him to teach and coach in Carson City. He taught Social Studies, Nevada History and Physical Education. He was also department head for six departments. He coached baseball, basketball, softball, golf and helped with track. Roy was a coach whose philosophy was: family first, then academics and then sports.

Roy worked for BLM during the summer months fighting fires, and many of his students worked with him there. He made many lasting friendships while being engaged in this aspect of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Cookie, his daughters, Genine (Derek) Rowley, Sheri (Mike) Fletcher, and Shelley (Dave) Van Sickle, nine grandchildren; Adrienne (Dustin) Sullivan, Glenn, Alex, Allan, Spencer, Theresa, Mason, Sheldon, Geni, and two great grandchildren; Harrison and Preston.

His services will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 11 a.m. at the C-Hill Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-saints on 1331 McKay Drive.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Jul. 7, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Kidder

15 Entries

August 4, 2015

Kidder Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the times I spent with him as a teacher, coach, and BLM co-worker. Rest in peach, Coach.

Curt Jones, Huntington Beach, California

Diana Fisher

July 26, 2015

Kidder Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. "Coach" Kidder was always a bright spot in everyone's day. My prayers for your family.

Steve Frank

July 18, 2015

Cookie always fond memories of coach Kidder used to call me Stevie and enjoyed playing for him as a catcher and will be missed by all who knew him my condolences to you and the Kidder family in Jesus name I have prayed for hi soul Truely in the hands of the Lord.

July 14, 2015

Cookie, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. May he rest in peace and may God guide you through these difficult times.
Pat Allison

BYRON COOK

July 11, 2015

My condolences to the family. Roy was 2 years ahead, but I will always remember in amazement how high he jumped when playing basketball. He was very nice to everyone.

Marie Reed

July 10, 2015

I remember Roy from being a classmate from 4th grade through high school. He was a great friend and fun to be around. He will be missed.

Rob Young

July 9, 2015

My thoughts are with you and your family today, Mrs. Kidder. I have many wonderful memories of the coach during my high school years. The many hours enjoying his managing style on the diamond along with visiting with him on our many bus rides...always great respect for his fairness with all of us. Peace and happy memories for all of you at this time.

John Hawkins

July 9, 2015

I alway admired Roy as a student,a great teachers and a wonderful person. Cookie,your loss is shared by all who knew Roy.

T Fletcher

July 8, 2015

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers. I know my family is grateful.

He truly was an amazing man, father, grandfather husband and coach.

Juli Olive

July 7, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Pete Padgett

July 7, 2015

Cookie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was always one our favorite people at CCHS. I remember, like it was yesterday, my first day student teaching for Roy!
A lot of great memories!! You're all in our thoughts.
Pete and Debbie Padgett

Mark and Sandy Gregory

July 7, 2015

One of my favorite memories of Roy is with his family watching JAWS after cleaning out the front drain in front of their house from a flash flood. Genine was in and out of the room, Sheri was laughing at Shelly as she screamed when the shark came out of the water and Cookie rolling her eyes. Precious! What a great family, what a great person.

Frank Roza III

July 7, 2015

I'll never forget Coach Kidder.The year we were co-champs in the state of NV in 1972 was a very memorable one.

July 7, 2015

I went school with Roy for 12 years at Mineral County schools in Hawthorne. I played softball and baseball and basketball with him. my favorite memory was when we won the Jr Legion Baseball state championship

July 6, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Kidder Family. May the Hearer of Prayer be of comfort to you at this time. (Psalms 83:18)

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