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In 1954, he met and married Barbara Koplin, and together they had five children. Jack logged and drove trucks. In 1975, with work being slow, he moved his family to Fairbanks, where he drove a truck on the building of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. He spent many hours driving on the Haul Road between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay for several different companies. He eventually bought his own truck and was an owner-operator.
In 2007, he relocated to Kennewick, Wash.
Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; his son, Larry (Mike) and wife, Susan, of Pasco, Wash.; daughter, Cheryl Edwards, of Las Vegas, Nev.; son, Steven and wife Jody, of Fairbanks; son, Donald and wife Glenna, of Nampa, Idaho; daughter, Jacqueline Glenn and husband Dan, of Fairbanks; sister, Donna, of Olympia, Wash.; brother, Pat, of Sequim, Wash.; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Jack's family was his pride and joy. We will miss him terribly.
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Denise Conner
May 11, 2025
Adding memories of Barb Nolan as well. She will be missed. I always enjoyed bowling with both Barb & Jack. Miss them both. They were good people. Denise Conner
Denise Conner
May 12, 2024
He was a good guy and I still miss bowling with him. Our team always had fun. That's the best part about bowling with wonderful friends. Take care Barb. Think of you as well. Denise Conner
jana
June 5, 2013
Barb-
So sorry to hear about Jack-
hope you are well
Denise Conner
May 31, 2013
I really enjoyed bowling with Jack and miss him a lot. He always knew what I was doing wrong even though he couldn't see as well as I did. It was fun and he will be missed by all who bowled with him. My prayers to you and your family Barb. Love, Denise
Bud Violett
May 20, 2013
JACK a good friend and trucking buddy on the 80 ft pipe haul,you were the best. My condolences to the family on their loss.
Easy does it
May 18, 2013
Dear Nolan family, Please accept our condolences on the loss of Jack. He was a great guy! I would bet that Mary was on hand to welcome him to the other side.
Suzie and Gary Moore
May 17, 2013
Dearest Barb and family--our condolences on your loss. We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing and pray that you all are comforted by all the happy times and memories that you share and hope that they will help sustain you in this hour of grief and for the days, weeks, months and years to come. Our love to all of you, Sue and Cliff in Fairbanks
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