Kenneth Gale Noland

It has been very special to be able to read the guest book entries that have been posted for my Dad. I miss him terribly, but know it is selfish to wish him here when he suffered with such pain for so long. He was brave and upbeat in the face of such a crippling disease, and will always be an inspiration to me and many other family members and friends. Some of my best life memories are of the Elk hunting trips my brother and I took with Dad. Lots of laughs, love and food! Dad also loved...

Thank you all for your love and support. My grandfather was a proud Irish man and we all miss him so much. He loved traveling around the state and visiting all of his friends. I am so lucky to have grown up seeing first hand how much he loved and adored my grandmother. What an example he set! Papa, I love you and miss you, but I know your in a better place. Thank you for raising my dad to be the man he is, you two are so much alike!

My memory of Ken Noland is of a dedicated public servant, a tough negotiator, a loyal friend, an unfailing optimist and a kind neighbor.

In our days working together in the Ron Marlenee office, Ken would never fail to give of himself to help others. Ron, Jon Doggett, Cy Jamison and others have spoken so eloquently about Ken's dedication -- both in the Gazette and through this guest book -- but I will always remember Ken as a kind and trusted friend.

Ken would...

Doris, Charmaine, Mike & Roy;
We will miss "Uncle Ken" so much. He was a class act, he always called me "Charles". I remember many years ago, at ninepipe reservoir near Ronan, he "let" me row the rubber raft while he was bass fishing. Yes, he was a very neat guy.
I get to come home in about 6 weeks and will get to see you all while I am in your fair city.
My condolences and love,
Charlie

Dear Doris, Just now (Mon. pm.) got up on the Gazette and found the sad news of Ken's passing. We enjoyed our brief but most pleasant time that we have known Ken. I can see him yet being so thankfull to be able to put his arm up after a certain medicine had enabled that feat. And giving the rest of us hope that things could get better for all arthritic patients. At least now he won't be in the pain he has suffered for so long.Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Lovingly, Jack...

My condolences to Doris, Roy, Mike, Charmaine, and all Ken's grandkids. Uncle Ken was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Dave, Becky, Dalton, & Lorelei Keith

Doris and family, Sorry to hear about the passing of Ken. I spent many hours working with him when we both worked for Ron. He was the only one that could keep Ron on the track sometimes. I think the comments made by Ron in the paper were right on point. I have went through many times the passing of loved ones in my family and there is nothing that one can say that eases the pain, but Doris you were always the glue that held the family together and I know you will do the same here. My thoughts...

Ken Noland will long be remembered as a man who cared deeply and worked mightily for Montana’s farmers and ranchers. His dedication was inspiring. If you were a producer in trouble, Ken was the best friend you could have – and Ken had hundreds of friends just from the outstanding work he did on farm credit issues. I had the privilege to work with Ken in the late 80’s and I remember once calling him stubborn and hardheaded. He took it as high praise. He taught this Montana ranch kid so much...