Dr. Ronald F. Hilding, 80, passed away on October 23, 2018. He graduated from Phoenix College in 1958. He completed his education at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1962, and finished his medical residency in 1966. He served as a Captain in the USAR and was deployed to Vietnam from 1966 through 1968, at which time he was honorably discharged. Upon his return to Phoenix, he began his lifelong career, fulfilling his dream to become a psychiatrist. His practice spanned over 35 years and included private and hospital patient care, as well as teaching at ASU. He is survived by a brother, a nephew and two great nephews. In lieu of flowers, Ron wished for donations to be made to Friends of Channel 8 and Hospice of the West Valley. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:30AM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024 (Source: Arizona Republic)