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1932
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2020
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Barbara Nolte Obituary
She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 5, 1932. From Charlotte, her family moved to Silver Springs Maryland. There she grew up and eventually meet the love of her life, Big Nick. Together, they competed in roller skating championship's, and owned their own roller skating business in Hampton Virginia. In their spare time, they travel extensively, with her favorite place visited being Hawaii.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Big Nick; father, Arthur; mother Dayton and sister, Pat Arlene Bartell.
She is survived by her brother Charles Vanderburg, daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Mike Spicer; grandchildren, Angela and Shannon; son and daughter-in-law Nickie and Sheila Nolte; grandchildren, Jessica, Tiffanie, Nickie and their mother Jeanene Nolte; step-grandchildren, Crystal and Cortney; son and daughter-in-law, David and Amy Nolte; grandchildren Brittany, Ariel, Jacob, Rhiannon, Cameron, Isabella, Isaiah and Devin, and nine great grandchildren, Taylor, Chandler, Devin, Amyiah, Caleb, Sylas, Phoenix, Benjamin and Asher.
Due to COVID-19, the family will not be having any funeral service. Anyone can reach out to the family with their condolences on social media.
Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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P.J. Carter
December 5, 2020
B J. I will miss you. I know you are happy to be with Big Nickie. I will cherish the memories I had with you. My Mom has shared with me so many memories she had with you. I love listening to them. My condolences to the family. Tell my grandma Mary that I wish I could have met her. Love you. P.J Carter.
Lani Hurlburt
December 5, 2020
B.J. was a second mom to many of us. She was my coach, mentor, friend but most of all a mom to me. I will miss her so much. I know she is happy being in heaven with the love of her life. She loved her children and grandchildren. I loved her more than she could have known. My heart goes out to the family. May God be with them during this time of pain and sorrow. Lani Hurlburt
Kristie Lundy
November 30, 2020
God bless you and your family.
Robin Pullen Bunn
November 30, 2020
Barbara Jean , always spoke the truth and what was on her mind. And yet was always so loving and giving . May you Rest In Peace , much love and prayers to the family!
Jackie Skahill
November 30, 2020
Hugs and prayers to the family
Krissi Meadows
November 29, 2020
Deepest condolences for the loss of a classy, beautiful lady. I was honored to know her.
Amy Jacob Smith
November 29, 2020
BJ you were a second mama to me and I love you dearly. You and Big Nikki were my family and biggest supporter. I am blessed to have had you in my life all these years. I know you are in Heaven with Big and in that I find comfort. You will forever be in my heart and I love and miss you❤
November 29, 2020
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Angela Wenzel
November 29, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Nolte Family. Spent plenty of hours at Plaza Roller rink with the family. Cherished memories forever.
Dawn (Mckay) Kuemper
November 29, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear this she was a great woman. I was grateful that her and big Nick gave me my first job.
Kathy Davis Orr
November 28, 2020
Barbara Jean you touched so many lives and will be missed by all. I have great memories to carry me forward, you always treated me as family. You are now reunited with Big Nikki, until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with David, Little Nikki and Debbie. Sending my love.
Kathy Orr
Brigitte Cain
November 28, 2020
My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with Debbie, Nickie and David and their families It's hard to grasp that Big Nickie and Barbara Jean are no longer with us physically but comforting to know they are resting together, forever in peace. My memories are full of hockey games, road trips, Nickie walking around the rink, always at a fast stride with his keys clicking on his leg; Barbara Jean encouraging young skaters, always smiling with a cheerful word; both being such good friends to our family. Always in our hearts, Brigitte & Ed (Butch).
Chuck Freeman
November 27, 2020
Barbara Jean, Rest In Peace ,You were the greatest skating coach in the world.
BJ was a wonderful ,caring ,loving, friend ,coach, teacher ,2nd Mother to so many of us and there will never ever be another one like her.
BJ, Thank you for all of your Coaching instruction , wisdom, knowledge ,and love that each individual skating student received when under your professional coaching supervision. You helped shape our lives not only as great skaters ,but great people. You were the Kindest, sweetest lady I have ever had the privilege and honor to know. You will always be missed.
My condolences to the family , you are in my prayers.
We all loved you Barbara Jean , or BJ as most of us know her as.
Until we meet again ,
Chuck Freeman
Danielle “Squirt” Riley DesRoches
November 26, 2020
Dear BJ hope you know I am forever grateful for everything I learned from you and big Nikki I would not be the person I am today without you guys . I know you guys are together in heaven skating and teaching everyone how to skate also! Love you wish you could have taught Charli❤
Lynda Fairman
November 25, 2020
BJ - you were so much more than a skating coach & chief cheerleader, you were family who cared about us. Our lives were so much better because we knew you & Big since Nov. 1991 and you took us under your wing. We are better because of you. Our wonderful memories with you will last in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace reunited again with Nickie! Farewell, until we meet again in Paradise with our Savior.
Love, Lynda & Terry
Beverly Vanderburg
November 25, 2020
R.I.P. Barbara Jean you will be missed by anyone that you and big Nikki touched especially me and my family Jonathan Janine James Whealton you can rest in peace now you are with big Nikki Mom and Pop Margie and Vaughn everyone down here loves you both very much and surely be missed my sincerest to Debbie David and little
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