Ronald LaVelle Foy

Ronald LaVelle Foy, DTE passed away at the age of 80 in the comfort of his home in Pflugerville, Texas. Ron was diagnosed with stage 4, melanoma cancer only a month ago.

Ron had a passion for educating students in a way that was not “one size fits all.” He never really enjoyed reading for fun himself, but co-authored books and dedicated his life’s work to providing education that was fun and interesting for the student. He taught skills that would enable them to support families and be superior contributors to our society. He was a member of the Romeo Club, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Ron served in the US Army in Germany as a radar specialist after attaining his Associate of Science at Tarleton State College in 1953. He went on to attain his Bachelor of Science at North Texas State University in 1959, his Masters of Education in Industrial Arts in 1963, and attended the NDEA Institute at Illinois State University in 1968. His certifications include Texas Secondary Teaching- Industrial Arts, Texas Secondary- Administrative, Texas Secondary- Supervisor and Distinguished Technology Educator and Science Coordinator.

Ron was a founder of the Texas Industrial Arts Association and a contributing member of the American Council Industrial Arts Supervisors, the American Institute of Design and Drafting, Association of Texas Technology Education, Hill Country Industrial Arts Association, International Technology Education Association, Science Teachers Association of Texas, Texas Council of Industrial Arts Supervisors, and Texas Science Supervisors Association. Ron co-authored the textbooks Drafting Fundamentals published in 1985 and Drafting Fundamentals and Practical Application in 1987. His honors and positions include the Texas Distinguished Teacher Award, TIAA President, TCIAS Secretary/Treasurer, TCIAS Man of the Year, TCIAS President, TIAA Executive Secretary, ACIAS Planning Council, ACIAS Treasurer, ACIAS Outstanding Local Supervisor, TIAA President Award, ITEA President, TIAA Distinguished Service Award and the ATTE Hall of Honor. His awards are many and would cover several walls if all were displayed.

In addition to Ron’s distinguished career he was also a magnificent husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather brother, friend and confidant. He made sure his family learned about camping, fishing, hunting, and oh yes, morals, ethics and religion.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Marlin Arthur and Luna May (Haskins) Foy, who both passed over 20 years ago. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Bonnie Jean (Vick) Foy; brother, James Michael Foy and wife Sondra Foy; daughters, Dawn Gamache and husband John Gamache, and Marti Freitag; and his son, Brian Vick and wife Tina Vick; grandchildren, Candyce and husband Lane Eskew, Cord and wife Amanda Edwards, Phillip, Daniel, Julia, Liz and husband Clint Christianson, Heather, Ashley, Kristin, and Anthony; great-grandchildren, Aspen, Lucian LaVelle, Allmarie, Faith, Colin, Caitlyn, Brooklyn, Peyton, Jude, Caroline, Jacob, and Iliana; niece, Michele and husband Steve Ashby; nephews, Blake and Kyle and wife Bliss Foy; and other extended family and friends.

As Ron would say: Auf Wiedersehen, Amigos!