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James Hoyt Noyes
March 29, 1927 - April 18, 2018
James Hoyt Noyes passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in San Francisco, CA the morning of April 18th. A third generation Californian, Jim grew up riding horses with his brother Stan through the plum orchards and vineyards in the Napa Valley. Summers were split between working at the family lumberyard in Napa and leading horse trips in the mountains near Glenbrook, Nevada on the shores of lake Tahoe.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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My name is Ken Crafford and I met the Noyes family on the first day I arrived with my family in Sri Lanka. My father worked for Asia Foundation helping build out university graduate programs. I have many fond memories of the entire Noyes family and great times at their home in Colombo. I was closest in age to James and Nicholas and have wondered what happened to them after Sri Lanka. It looks like we all ended up in Northern California. My deepest condolences for your loss.
April 23, 2020
i was a neighbopr at mt wolf..and stopped by often for stories and friendship..few people are as good as he was esp under adverse conditions.i miss him greatly.. i did not meet many family but was at a couple of his gatherings..i wish his traveling spirit well and all loved by him.
vince segura
April 18, 2020
Bye Jim Noyes.. "Birdman". I'm sorry I just missed reconnecting with you. We will all miss you greatly. Love Vince segura Innuit brother
Vince Segura
April 19, 2019
Dear Izabella and family,
I just found out that you lost your dear husband and father a few months ago. I am so deeply and sincerely sorry for your loss. I will always remember Jim as an absolutely delightful, erudite gentleman with a lovely heart and an unforgettable wit.
You may recall that I met Jim with the Louisa Davies Firehouse "gang" several years ago. I was a long time friend of the late Francesco Latini, who for a few years, recruited me as sommelier for the group. I also had the pleasure of meeting you several times, most memorably the evening I showed up on your doorstep because the GG had been closed as I was on my way home to Sonoma. You and your husband were so kind - you invited me in for dinner and provided such a lovely and comfortable bed for me to stay the night.
Please know that Jim, you, and you entire family are in my prayers.
Elizabeth Skemp
October 7, 2018
I met Jim in Occidental in the late 80s, at the family place there. He struck me as smart, friendly and very patient with some of our silly stories! I'm glad to see he had a good, long life. Sorry to see news of his passing, and hope everyone is well.
Andrew Porterfield
July 9, 2018
Memories of interacting with Mr. Noyes during my youth generate these thoughts: respect, kindness, and the empathy that he extended to everyone. His unique qualities will be cherished by all that shared time with him. Thank you, James, for sharing your wonderful qualities with all of us.
Morgan Rosenbach
April 28, 2018
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