JOHN-NOE-Obituary

JOHN NOE

FORT LAUDERDALE, Virginia

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NOE, John William, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away on April 24, 2013, at the age of 90. He was born in Cornwall on Hudson, New York, the son of Clinton Francis Noe and Mabel Oldbury Noe. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa, and an officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific. He worked as a chemical and mechanical engineer, becoming a world-renowned expert in heat exchanger design. He founded his own company, B-JAC International Inc., which for 20 years, had its headquarters in Midlothian. He was an avid athlete throughout his life, enjoying golf and tennis while living in Brandermill. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Beatrice Rolfe Noe. He is survived by his two sons, Bruce and Chip; and his granddaughter, Amanda. There will be a memorial service honoring his life at the Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road in Chesterfield, Virginia at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Bon Secours Hospice: www.bsvaf.org/supporthospice or 804-287-7309.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Again, I would like to add that my memories of John Noe are always ignited by the simple use of the heat exchanger design software that I played a small role in developing back in 1967 or so. I use it often and as a teaching tool as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
When I find an interested listener, a young engineer, working for ASPEN TECHNOLOGY and tell them about B-JAC and my involvement they are amazed at the history that will die when I and his two sons are...

I met John and Bruce in 1966 when I learned that he and Bruce were developing software to design heat exchangers. Our mutual interest developed from then through many years as I helped where I could and encouraged them.

I was working for Olin Corporation and after two or three years I convinced Olin to purchase the use of their software. We had a great relationship throughout the years.

John was always a warm and friendly person and very creative. I still cherish my...

John was a man of great character, a wonderful friend and a creative engineer.
I had the honor of working with him and his son Bruce during the early stages of the venture that they built in the '60's.

I always think of him as we were friends.

Len Fabiano

Bruce & Chip:
I remember 30+ years ago when your dad came bouncing into the pro shop at Brandermill to sign up for tennis with is usual wonderful smile. I was one of the golf pros and we immediatly became friends. He played in many golf events over the years I was there and loved the people around him in his life. He never had an unkind word about anyone. "Papa" Noe was a truly wonderful gentle Gentleman and I cherish the memories I have. As a good friend said many years...

Bruce - We were sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a good man. I know you will miss him.
Love,
Sandy & Mac