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James Nolan Obituary

Nolan James E. Nolan, Jr., age 89, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by all. Jim loved spending time with his family, was an avid golfer, equestrian enthusiast, and was dedicated to his family business, Nolan Insurance. He was a graduate of Aquinas College High School and attended the University of Dayton. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy. Jim's passion and love of golf started with the Columbus District Golf Association and Western Golf Association. He was a member of Brookside Country Club and Muirfield Village Golf Club. At Brookside Country Club he was past president and a member for sixty plus years. At Muirfield Village Golf Club, Jim was a past Captain of the Club, served as a Vice Chairman of the Memorial Tournament since its inception in 1976, member of the Memorial Club, and the Chair of the Wolfe Associates/Memorial Tournament Junior Golf Scholarship. In addition, Jim ran the Columbus District Golf Association Junior program for many years. Preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years, Mary T. (Lawrenz) Nolan, parents and sister (Marilyn Moro). Survived by children, James (Holly) Nolan, Barbara (Nate) Miles, Michael Nolan (Carrie Allen), Thomas (Julie) Nolan; grandchildren, Casey (Nate) McPherson, Jamie (Dante) Bando, Ed (Heather) Nolan, Tom Miles, Ann Miles, Jake Nolan, Reagan Nolan, Jack Nolan, and Elle Nolan; great-grandchildren, Nolan, Tanner, Riley and Logan McPherson; sister, Shirley (Bill) McCaffrey; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m., St. Brigid of Kildare Church, 7179 Avery Rd., Dublin, Ohio where family will receive friends one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to the Nationwide Children's Hospital Memorial Golf Tournament's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Fund, P.O. Box 16810 Columbus, OH 43216-6810. Arrangements being completed by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 4661 Kenny Rd.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2014.

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Ray Scharf

October 31, 2014

My most sincere condolences to the family. He always held my deepest respect for him and he was always "Mr. Nolan" to me. There are so many fond memories - particularly of him working either very early or very late at his office on North High Street and crossing paths with him at The Tournament(s). When we had time, he chatted up a storm - about family and friends and business and his horses. I'll cherish those memories. May he rest eternal and may God's peace be with all of you.

Jim Fabyan

October 29, 2014

Truly sorry to hear of Jim's passing, I have many memories that I can reflect on, as we played many rounds of golf together, worked many hours on the Memorial, and laughed hard at funny stories Jim loved to share with everybody. He made his mark and will be remembered and endeared for many years to come in the Columbus area.

Mike Bellisari

October 29, 2014

To the Nolan Family,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this most difficult time. I always remember Mr. Nolan as a very nice, kind, and honest person. He always cared for others and always had a smile. He was a good Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend. He will be missed by all. God Bless the Nolan Family. Mike, Connie, Roman, Keenan, and Drake.
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Jon Bowers

October 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Nolan's family. They don't make people any better than Mr. Nolan, and I know that because there will never be a shortage of great stories and fond memories to share about him. I'm glad I was able to spend so much time with him, and that he was able to spend so much time around the people he cared about most, his family. Can't say enough about him. We all enjoyed being around him, and we will all miss him, but we look back with a smile because he did it right.

Jim ogden

October 28, 2014

I always enjoy having lunch with him and his family at Wendys.

Ken Galloway

October 28, 2014

Jim, Barb, Tom, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you reflect on the good times with your father. I enjoyed working with him on the Board at Brookside, and his and your valued assistance with my insurance needs.

October 28, 2014

TO THE KIDS-SORRY TO HEAR KENNY KAUFFMAN

Ernie Epitropoulos

October 27, 2014

Jim, Mike & Tom, Sad to learn of your fathers passing this atfernoon. We pray your families find comfort during this time and that his memory be eternal.

ONE of "THE"

Herb USMC

October 27, 2014

Herb USMC

October 27, 2014

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

October 27, 2014

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."Fair winds and following seas". Thank YOU for your service,Jim....... And Semper Fi.

Audrey and TIm Kelsey

October 27, 2014

Tom, we are so sorry for your loss, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

Tim & Debbie Wentzel

October 27, 2014

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Chad Heidtman

October 27, 2014

I'm sorry to hear of Jim's passing, but he is reunited with Mary. Enjoyed working for Jim at the Memorial Tournament as a marshall. My condolences to the Nolan family during this difficult time of sorrow.

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