The Arizona Daily Star, November 7, 2004
Richard A. Bideaux
Native Tucsonan born to long-time residents, George A. and Jeanette Bideaux in March 28, 1935. Richard died suddenly on October 26, 2004 at his summer residence in Prescott, AZ.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sister, Janet Bideaux of Tucson; nephew, Tayo (Kristine) van Marle; and grand nephew, Aidan van Marle, all of Liberty Lake, WA.
Richard was a well-known, respected mineralogist, author, collector and mineral dealer. Educated locally at Tucson High and the University of Arizona in the field of geology, he later went on to obtain a graduate degree at Harvard University with a specialty in crystallography. His mineral collecting started as a young boy during summers spent in Southeast Arizona. His collection of local Arizona specimens won him a Science Talent Search in 1952 and the trip to Washington, D.C. enabled him to become familiar with the mineral collections at the Smithsonian Institute.
During his two years of army service in NJ, he learned computer programming and took advantage of the East coast's mineral museums and collectors. Following the army, Richard worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. During the Surveyor missions he was responsible for processing imaging data of the first pictures received by the USA from the moon. However, he was determined to live in Tucson with its mountains and beloved Sonoran Desert. Returning to Tucson, he founded the business, Computing Associates, with two partners. This was a pioneering company in computer applications in geology and mine engineering and was responsible for determining the ore reserves of many mining companies throughout the world.
During the 1960s he had also started a mineral store, Bideaux Minerals, with his father. The rare mineral species "Bideauxite" was named in his honor in 1970. In 1977 he co-authored the first edition of the "Mineralogy of Arizona". In 1978 he was awarded an honorary degree from the U of A for his work. In the early 1980s, in collaboration with three other authors, he started writing the five-volume "Handbook of Mineralogy" and finished it in 2003. It is a major work of descriptive mineralogy and mineralogical references.
Richard was an active long-time member of several mineral and geological societies. He collected minerals throughout his life and was especially partial to ones from Arizona. He was very active in the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and enjoyed its 50th anniversary last year. He won a blue ribbon at the first show. His love of Arizona also led him to collect a large number of Arizona history books. He gave freely of his knowledge and time to various individuals and organizations associated with minerals. His encyclopedic knowledge of minerals, his sense of humor, his generosity and his friendship will be greatly missed.
A memorial service is planned in February during the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
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Obituary published by The Mineralogical Record
SCHUH, C. (2005) Died, Richard A. Bideaux, 69. Mineralogical Record, 36, 103-104.
Richard A. Bideaux
Native Tucsonan born to long-time residents, George A. and Jeanette Bideaux in March 28, 1935. Richard died suddenly on October 26, 2004 at his summer residence in Prescott, AZ.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sister, Janet Bideaux of Tucson; nephew, Tayo (Kristine) van Marle; and grand nephew, Aidan van Marle, all of Liberty Lake, WA.
Richard was a well-known, respected mineralogist, author, collector and mineral dealer. Educated locally at Tucson High and the University of Arizona in the field of geology, he later went on to obtain a graduate degree at Harvard University with a specialty in crystallography. His mineral collecting started as a young boy during summers spent in Southeast Arizona. His collection of local Arizona specimens won him a Science Talent Search in 1952 and the trip to Washington, D.C. enabled him to become familiar with the mineral collections at the Smithsonian Institute.
During his two years of army service in NJ, he learned computer programming and took advantage of the East coast's mineral museums and collectors. Following the army, Richard worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. During the Surveyor missions he was responsible for processing imaging data of the first pictures received by the USA from the moon. However, he was determined to live in Tucson with its mountains and beloved Sonoran Desert. Returning to Tucson, he founded the business, Computing Associates, with two partners. This was a pioneering company in computer applications in geology and mine engineering and was responsible for determining the ore reserves of many mining companies throughout the world.
During the 1960s he had also started a mineral store, Bideaux Minerals, with his father. The rare mineral species "Bideauxite" was named in his honor in 1970. In 1977 he co-authored the first edition of the "Mineralogy of Arizona". In 1978 he was awarded an honorary degree from the U of A for his work. In the early 1980s, in collaboration with three other authors, he started writing the five-volume "Handbook of Mineralogy" and finished it in 2003. It is a major work of descriptive mineralogy and mineralogical references.
Richard was an active long-time member of several mineral and geological societies. He collected minerals throughout his life and was especially partial to ones from Arizona. He was very active in the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and enjoyed its 50th anniversary last year. He won a blue ribbon at the first show. His love of Arizona also led him to collect a large number of Arizona history books. He gave freely of his knowledge and time to various individuals and organizations associated with minerals. His encyclopedic knowledge of minerals, his sense of humor, his generosity and his friendship will be greatly missed.
A memorial service is planned in February during the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
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Obituary published by The Mineralogical Record
SCHUH, C. (2005) Died, Richard A. Bideaux, 69. Mineralogical Record, 36, 103-104.
The Arizona Daily Star, November 7, 2004
Richard A. Bideaux
Native Tucsonan born to long-time residents, George A. and Jeanette Bideaux in March 28, 1935. Richard died suddenly on October 26, 2004 at his summer residence in Prescott, AZ.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sister, Janet Bideaux of Tucson; nephew, Tayo (Kristine) van Marle; and grand nephew, Aidan van Marle, all of Liberty Lake, WA.
Richard was a well-known, respected mineralogist, author, collector and mineral dealer. Educated locally at Tucson High and the University of Arizona in the field of geology, he later went on to obtain a graduate degree at Harvard University with a specialty in crystallography. His mineral collecting started as a young boy during summers spent in Southeast Arizona. His collection of local Arizona specimens won him a Science Talent Search in 1952 and the trip to Washington, D.C. enabled him to become familiar with the mineral collections at the Smithsonian Institute.
During his two years of army service in NJ, he learned computer programming and took advantage of the East coast's mineral museums and collectors. Following the army, Richard worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. During the Surveyor missions he was responsible for processing imaging data of the first pictures received by the USA from the moon. However, he was determined to live in Tucson with its mountains and beloved Sonoran Desert. Returning to Tucson, he founded the business, Computing Associates, with two partners. This was a pioneering company in computer applications in geology and mine engineering and was responsible for determining the ore reserves of many mining companies throughout the world.
During the 1960s he had also started a mineral store, Bideaux Minerals, with his father. The rare mineral species "Bideauxite" was named in his honor in 1970. In 1977 he co-authored the first edition of the "Mineralogy of Arizona". In 1978 he was awarded an honorary degree from the U of A for his work. In the early 1980s, in collaboration with three other authors, he started writing the five-volume "Handbook of Mineralogy" and finished it in 2003. It is a major work of descriptive mineralogy and mineralogical references.
Richard was an active long-time member of several mineral and geological societies. He collected minerals throughout his life and was especially partial to ones from Arizona. He was very active in the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and enjoyed its 50th anniversary last year. He won a blue ribbon at the first show. His love of Arizona also led him to collect a large number of Arizona history books. He gave freely of his knowledge and time to various individuals and organizations associated with minerals. His encyclopedic knowledge of minerals, his sense of humor, his generosity and his friendship will be greatly missed.
A memorial service is planned in February during the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obituary published by The Mineralogical Record
SCHUH, C. (2005) Died, Richard A. Bideaux, 69. Mineralogical Record, 36, 103-104.
Richard A. Bideaux
Native Tucsonan born to long-time residents, George A. and Jeanette Bideaux in March 28, 1935. Richard died suddenly on October 26, 2004 at his summer residence in Prescott, AZ.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sister, Janet Bideaux of Tucson; nephew, Tayo (Kristine) van Marle; and grand nephew, Aidan van Marle, all of Liberty Lake, WA.
Richard was a well-known, respected mineralogist, author, collector and mineral dealer. Educated locally at Tucson High and the University of Arizona in the field of geology, he later went on to obtain a graduate degree at Harvard University with a specialty in crystallography. His mineral collecting started as a young boy during summers spent in Southeast Arizona. His collection of local Arizona specimens won him a Science Talent Search in 1952 and the trip to Washington, D.C. enabled him to become familiar with the mineral collections at the Smithsonian Institute.
During his two years of army service in NJ, he learned computer programming and took advantage of the East coast's mineral museums and collectors. Following the army, Richard worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. During the Surveyor missions he was responsible for processing imaging data of the first pictures received by the USA from the moon. However, he was determined to live in Tucson with its mountains and beloved Sonoran Desert. Returning to Tucson, he founded the business, Computing Associates, with two partners. This was a pioneering company in computer applications in geology and mine engineering and was responsible for determining the ore reserves of many mining companies throughout the world.
During the 1960s he had also started a mineral store, Bideaux Minerals, with his father. The rare mineral species "Bideauxite" was named in his honor in 1970. In 1977 he co-authored the first edition of the "Mineralogy of Arizona". In 1978 he was awarded an honorary degree from the U of A for his work. In the early 1980s, in collaboration with three other authors, he started writing the five-volume "Handbook of Mineralogy" and finished it in 2003. It is a major work of descriptive mineralogy and mineralogical references.
Richard was an active long-time member of several mineral and geological societies. He collected minerals throughout his life and was especially partial to ones from Arizona. He was very active in the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and enjoyed its 50th anniversary last year. He won a blue ribbon at the first show. His love of Arizona also led him to collect a large number of Arizona history books. He gave freely of his knowledge and time to various individuals and organizations associated with minerals. His encyclopedic knowledge of minerals, his sense of humor, his generosity and his friendship will be greatly missed.
A memorial service is planned in February during the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
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Obituary published by The Mineralogical Record
SCHUH, C. (2005) Died, Richard A. Bideaux, 69. Mineralogical Record, 36, 103-104.
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