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1926
DIED
2007
Patrick Noonan Obituary
Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following Phoenix, Ariz., charities: St. Joe the Worker (www.sjwjobs.org), Andre House (www.andrehouseaz.org) and Crossroads, Inc (www.thecrossroadsinc.org).
Go Irish!
Pat was born Oct. 18, 1926, the son of Burke and Ursula Teefey Noonan. He graduated from Central High School, Iowa, in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. A cattleman all his life, he was a partner in the B.C. Noonan and Sons Cattle Company, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Upon retirement, Pat and his family moved to Arizona in 1985. Pat was very active in the community as a volunteer at St. Joe the Worker and Andre House. His commitment earned him Volunteer of the Year.
Pat was a great man, a friend to everyone, and a generous soul. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the doctors and nurses at the Mayo Clinic Hospital and the Hospice of the Valley who cared for Pat and his family during this difficult time.
Survivors: His wife, Nancy West Noonan; his 10 children, Mary Beth (Mike) Walker, Jerry (Kathy) Noonan, Patrick Jr. (Cyndi) Noonan, Laura (Mark) Barnes, Anne (Joseph) DeFoe, Helen Noonan, Sarah (Brian) Neylon, John (Krisztina) Noonan, Nick (Lori) Noonan, Tim (Jennifer) Noonan; his 16 grandchildren and two more on the way; and his faithful retriever, Shannon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Noonan
Chelle Myrann
February 9, 2025
Thanks for your generosity, fervent spirit, and joyful demeanor!
Mary Wintermantel
September 23, 2007
I wasn't able to attend Pat's Celebration of Life, but his cheerful spirit remains in my heart. He will be missed on Sunday mornings, for his quick wit & happy heart.
Pat Ryan
September 21, 2007
Nancy & kids, Guess I don't need to say much here. I and my children, John, Mike, Dan, Kathleen and Brigid grieve with you and will forever miss our Pat. love, Pat Ryan -- Omaha
John Fitzgerald
September 21, 2007
Dear Nancy & Noonan Clan:
I know your hearts must be aching.
Please know that so many others are also sharing your loss. Pat
was one of those bright, cheery,
leprechaun-like angels of joy and
encouragement that made this world
a better place to be. All of us from the early years at Andre House will forever be in his debt.
Fitz
Mark Schwietz
September 20, 2007
To Nancy and the family: Pat lived a big, BIG life. What a treasure he has been to Teresa and myself, so much wit and wisdom...From Sioux City to AZ and onwards to the heavens, friends forever. I see him in the big meeting in the sky with all the greats. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Irish, though down, will never be out...
Sheila Mary Ryan
September 20, 2007
In honor of Pat, I wish to pay respect to mutual Sioux City roots and journey to Phoenix of extended Noonan/West family - from the Ryan/Conway family. I see how much all his family and this Valley have benefited from Pat's hands on presence and his spirit.
Shavonne Kopal
September 19, 2007
On behalf of the Jim and Millie Smith family of Sioux City,IA-I bestow my family's heartfelt condolences. I remember Pat as a smiling man with a great sense of humor!
Gerri Joyce
September 19, 2007
I did not know Pat well but I will always remember his kind words and heartfelt prayers during my brother's illness. God bless him and his family.
Eileen Brown
September 19, 2007
For Pat's dear family, I offer to you prayers for comfort, joy for the journey ahead and the blessed assurance that your dear, Irish love of a man beheld the road rising up to meet him.
You are a grand family which will bring Pat's legacy further into our world. What promise that affords.
From Eileen.
Paul Steinberg
September 19, 2007
Dear Pat and the Noonans. You can't imagine how much you and your family have meant to us over the years. You have, in reality become our family here in AZ.We have enjoyed the years spent knowing you and you will always live on in our memories.
Love Paul, Kathleen & Girls.
Amy Davis
September 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. It is people like Pat that have made the world a better place and I am proud to have known him. God Bless, Amy (Alvano), Jim, Colin & Marin Davis
September 19, 2007
Sunday mornings will never be the same. How lucky are we to have known you! Judy Par
Cindy
September 19, 2007
Pat will be remembered and missed as a regular on Sunday morning. My thoughts and prayers are with Pat's family and friends.
Michael Noonan
September 19, 2007
Pat you will never be forgotten! I will forever miss your Smile.
Michael Noonan
September 19, 2007
Pat you will never be forgotten! I will forever miss your Smile!
Joe Parreira
September 18, 2007
Goodbye Pat! You ARE a great man!
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