Heather Leanne Noah

Heather Leanne Noah, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away from complications of cancer on August 22, 2025, at the age of 39. She was born on June 25, 1986, in Olympia, Washington, to Elizabeth Anne Woodard and David Crawford.
Heather grew up in Washington and made her home in several communities including Olympia, Centralia, Napavine and Walla Walla, before settling in Tenino, where she lived for the past four years. She graduated from Napavine High School with the Class of 2004 and studied at Centralia Beauty College, where she pursued her passion for hair and beauty. Heather became a licensed cosmetologist and built a successful career in the field. She worked as Salon Manager at SmartStyle in College Place, Washington, and also served clients in Chehalis.
On August 26, 2017, Heather and Joseph Noah married. Together they built a beautiful family with two sons, Ryder J. Noah and Beau W. Noah, who were the pride and joy of Heather's life.
Beyond her work and family, Heather had many passions. She loved doing hair and makeup, cheering on football games, taking car trips, and spending meaningful time with her loved ones. She also had a love of history and enjoyed being a member of the Butterfly Club.
Heather is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph, and their sons, Ryder and Beau, all of Tenino, WA; her brother, James A. Woodard; her "sister" Mary Cook; her Uncle William David Morris; Aunt Zina Rubino and Aunt Dana Morris; Uncle Bill Rubino and Uncle Steve Morris; grandmother Carlene Morris; Dane, Alisha, Emma and Anthony Walter; Lonnie, Kristin, Lilyana, Lex Lehr; Billy, Marie and Deborah Rubino/Smith; Benjamin, Hunter and Jace Rubino; Tony, Darkus, Aidan and Kiera Campbell/Greeley; Tommy and Bonnie Beam; McKayla and Marrisa Morris; Mary, Savannah, Nolan and Tyler; London, Alan, Liz, Madison and Baylnn Harvill; and so many friends it is too hard to list them all. Just know you all mattered so much to Heather.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth A. Woodard; her grandfather, Anthony F. Woodard; her granddaddy, Wayne Morris; her Aunt Dee Morris; and her cousin Zack Morris.
Celebration of Life and Viewing will be: August 30th, Viewing - 2:00-3:30pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 25930 Mullen Rd SE Lacey WA 98503 Celebration of Life, 4:00-6:00pm Kennydell Lodge, 6745 Fairview RD SW Olympia WA 98512
In lieu of flower please donate to: Heather Noah Family Community Fund https://gofund.me/8cc2ef2c To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Heather, please visit our Tree Store.