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John Patrick Nolan, born on April 21, 1938, in Story County Iowa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the age of 71. John attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, but in the end he was a self made entrepreneur. John founded Central Coating Company, one of the leading sprayed polyurethane foam roofing companies in the United States.
John was respected as a leader and innovator in his industry and was beloved by his employees, business colleagues and friends. He was an avid gardener and generously shared fresh tomatoes and his famous vegetable juice. He delighted his children and grandchildren with his imagination and creative inventions.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Marie Hughes Nolan of Story City, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Laurel Muir and her husband Douglas; his son, Luke Nolan and his wife Kirsten of Fresno; grandsons, Jackson Muir and Sam Nolan; his sister, Jean Larson and her husband, Dr. Gordon Larson of Spokane; and nephews, Patrick Larson, and Scott Larson and his wife Debbie Decker. Please join the family for a Memorial Service at the Nolan residence on Avenue 16 in Madera, Sunday, July 12, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, Ca. 93730. JAY CHAPEL 1121 Roberts Avenue Madera, Ca. (559)674-8814 www.jaychapel.com
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