Lee Douglas Tisdale, age 77 of Fallon, Nevada left us on Jan 21, 2023, after a brief illness.
Lee was born on January 19, 1946, in Grafton, North Dakota. He grew up on a farm in Pembina, North Dakota. He attended Mayville State University where he earned his teaching degree in mathematics. He also served in the North Dakota Army National Guard.
He married Patricia Tretter in 1968 and moved to Stephen, Minnesota, and began his teaching career. After 10 years, they purchased a farm in Williams, Minnesota where they raised Polled Hereford cattle and small grains for 25 years and occasionally raised Arabian horses as well. They then moved to Fallon, Nevada where he resumed his teaching career. From 2002-2006 he taught at Churchill County Jr. High until transitioning to Churchill County High School from which he retired in 2016. He impacted the lives of many young lives in the community during his educational career.
Lee is survived by his wife Patricia Tisdale, son Terry Tisdale and wife Kim Tisdale, daughter Rochelle Tisdale, grandsons Anthony Tisdale, Dalton Kaady, Bryce Tisdale, and granddaughter Morgan Tisdale.
A celebration of life will be held on March 4th at 2 pm at “The Hangar” at the Fallon Municipal Airport. All are welcome to attend and enjoy music, food, and memories.
Cards may be sent to: 4070 Sheckler Road Fallon, NV 89406. Any monetary donations may be sent to: Mayor’s Youth Fund 55 W Williams Ave Fallon, NV 89406.
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