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We love you Uncle John, Ride On Cowboy...Until we meet again
BARB KLOTZ FAMILY
October 07, 2019
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
1928 - 2019
Nolan, John John Richard Nolan, age 91, born January 13, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana died October 2, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He married Violet "Tommye" Thomas on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana. They have four children: Cathi (Dan) Holtz, Rick (Carla) Nolan, Pat...
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We love you Uncle John, Ride On Cowboy...Until we meet again
BARB KLOTZ FAMILY
October 07, 2019
Many good memories of years ago when we lived neighbor on
Herrick St. Tommye, you and your family were very fortunate to
have John make it to 91 years. Charish his love as husband,
dad, grampa and great gramps.
Would love to have paid my respects in person at his memorial
service with my wife Roberta bu I am scheduled for a some
health evaluations at MetroHealth at the time of this service.
My sincere blessings to you all,
Ron Tasker
October 06, 2019

This man is not a relative of mine, nor a friend's love one. He is simply Farmer John to me. Farmer John lived next door to my parents and as a child, after my half days at preschool, would eat a packed lunch out by his horses. Growing up, I would spend hours in his barn every day hanging out with the barn cats. If he noticed I was down there, he would come down and chat. Farmer John would always wave or come talk to you if you were both outside. Whether it was us kids getting off the bus, my...
Jessica Mohr
October 06, 2019 | Comstock Park, MI
Much appreciation to John & Tommye for giving me my first professional job with UFCW, Local 20 in Grand Rapids, which eventually merged with local 951.
John was a fantastic boss and master negotiator who took care of employees and union members like family. In addition to leadership qualities, he had a wonderful sense of humor. Rest In Peace, John.
Sending deepest sympathy, prayers, and much love to Tommye and family today.
Marie (Stressman) Haraburda
Marie Haraburda
October 06, 2019 | Spencer, IN
Pat and family,
May your father at long last, be at peace.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Sharon Werre
October 06, 2019 | Grand Rapids, MI