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Donald NOLAN Obituary

NOLAN, Donald John of Casa Grande AZ went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2017. He was born on November 9, 1946 in Modena PA, son of William F. and Gladys Nolan SR. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Casa Grande AZ. He is survived by his wife Deloris of 44 years; children, Donna and (Sean) Jokie of Mesa AZ, Georgie Nolan of Peoria AZ, Thomas and (Sharon) Nolan of Gilbert AZ, and Marsha and (Jeremiah) White of Alamogordo NM. His seven grandchildren, Nolan, Cameron, AJ, Gavin, Brenna, Christian, and Taya. Also surviving are his two sisters, Gladys Mento of Stevens PA, and Catherine Bard of Pueblo West CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He was an Eagle Scout and served in the United States Air Force for 30 years and Retired as a Command Chief Master Sergeant. He loved his family, photography, woodworking and scouting. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at St Anthony's, Casa Grande. Burial will follow the Mass at the National Cemetery, Phoenix at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Boy Scouts of America in his name. Arrangements by ALAMOGORDON FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 30, 2017.

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Bob Peterson

May 18, 2017

Don and I went to Shanahan and graduated the same year..1965. I will always remember Don as fun loving with a great personality. Rest In Peace and thank you for your service!

May 6, 2017

Don Nolan,
A smile, voice and laugh you will never forget.Just spend a few minutes with Don and the world looks a little brighter.
A most incredible person.
Peter Gallo
past President DM-50

Maurice Hill Sr

May 3, 2017

Great Chief, I worked with him everyday in The 41st ECS, we ran in the morning as a unit, we deployed together in the late 80's ! He spoke how great his wife and kids were daily! He was very special and I will be attending his Memorial Mass..

KARL BUCHOLTZ

May 3, 2017

I wish I had worked for him 10 years earlier in my Air Force career, I would have been a much better person, and better in everything I did.

Roger Radcliff

April 30, 2017

Don and I worked together at Davis-Monthan in the mid-90s. He was the model of what an Air Force Chief should be -- there were none better!! He was a good friend, proud father, and devoted husband. Simply put, Don was a truly fine man.

Roger Radcliff
Maj Gen, USAF (ret)

Dale Wamsley

April 30, 2017

Don, you are one of my few role models. You will always be remembered by the 41st'ers that served with you. A man can have no better legacy than to be remembered.

Dennis and Margaret Fesenmyer

April 30, 2017

This is a great loss for his family and our country. Was great serving with you Don. May you rest in peace with the knowledge that you served your country well. Peace Chief.

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