Kern County Obituaries

Ronald Jack Rabidoux

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Ronald Jack Rabidoux of California City, CA passed away April 29, 2000 at the age 
of 54 years. He was born October 3, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan. He is survived by 
his wife, Deborah; children Denise (Mike) Dumond, Donald, Daniel, Dominic, Tracy 
(John) Slaby, Robert; two sisters, Barbara (Gene) Hemmeke and Donna Rozneck; two 
brothers, James and George; six grandchildren; mother, Betty; several nieces and 
nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack, and his sister, Jackie.
Ron served for 22 years in the US Air Force before retiring as a Senior Master 
Sergeant at Edwards Air Force Base. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam from 
1964-1967, two of which he volunteered for. After his retirement from the Air Force in 
March 1986, he went to work for Northrup Grumman. He held the position of B2 
Modification Manager at the Site 4 Plant in Palmdale, CA.
He received his Associate of Arts degree from Cerro Coso Community College in 
December 1995, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois 
University in May 1996, and a Master of Business Administration from California State 
University in August 1999. He also received a Certificate of Industrial Engineering from 
Cal Tech in 1996.
His interests included golf, racquetball, gold prospecting, travel and airplanes.
As a devoted husband, loving father, and caring person he will be sadly missed by all 
his family and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 with a memorial service following at 
Haley-Olsen Funeral Chapel located at 44802 North Date Avenue, Lancaster, CA with 
Pastor Ron Smith of Victory Baptist Church officiating. Ron will be laid to rest on 
Friday, May 5 at Graham Cemetery in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Ron fought a hard battle against cancer for two years. In memory of Ron, those 
wishing to can make donations to the American Cancer Society or flowers can be sent to 
Huff Chapel Inc., 312 W. Park St., Franklin, PA (814)432-3111.