Brian Matthew Nolan

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Brian Nolan Obituary

NOLAN, Brian Matthew
Beloved son and brother. Born September 23, 1982, Departed from our arms on September 11, 2004. Just 22 years with our family on this earth, but an eternity together, forever one day. Survived by parents Steve and Barbara Nolan, his sister and best friend, Katie, his grandparents, Gene and Eileen Bourdet, and grandmother Helen Nolan. Graduate of Granite Bay High School in 2001. Devoted also to his other family - Valley Springs Presbyterian Church - who nurtured a deep and abiding belief in God and allowed him the opportunity to worship Him in the way he was most gifted and passionate - with the guitar in his hand and the Holy Spirit in his heart. We thank God for giving you to us and we pray for His strength to go on without you. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, September 16, 2004, from 4:00-8:00 PM at COCHRANE'S CHAPEL OF THE ROSES. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 2:00 PM at Valley Springs Presbyterian Church, 2401 Olympus Drive, Roseville, CA 95661. Private interment will take place at Roseville District Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church's Underground Cafe fund.

Arrangements
Entrusted To
Cochrane's Chapel
of The Roses
103 Lincoln Street.
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 783-7171

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Nolan

13 Entries

Paulette Studybaker

September 23, 2004

THERE'S A REASON

For every pain that we must bear

For every burden, every care...

There's a reason.

For every grief that bows the head,

For every tear drop that is shed...

There's a reason.

For every hurt,

For every lonely

pain-racked night...

There's a reason.

But if we trust God

as we should,

It all will work

out for our good.

He knows the reason.

I think of your family often and how much love and joy you all shared with Dai Anne. You are in my prayers, as our children will remain in our hearts forever. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Love Always, Paulette Studybaker

Erin Saxton

September 23, 2004

Steve, Barbara, and Katie,

I am so sorry for this terrible loss in your family. I will always remember Brian as a fun loving guy with that smile on his face and a guitar in his hands. Brian brought such a blessing to my life and I'm thankful for all the good times in high school we had together. I take comfort in knowing that he's eternally home now with our Savior and he will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you guys and I'm praying for you.

Alicia Moseby

September 18, 2004

Nolan Family,

I dont think you even remember me from way back when me and Roxanne used to come and visit Brian and Katie and then go down to the lake and just have fun. But I do remember your son and wish that it didnt have to happen to him, but at least he is in a better place now. I hope that if there is anything you need, please contact Roxanne and I will be there with open arms.

maria roblez

September 17, 2004

Dear Barbara and Steve, Iam very sorry to hear about your son Brian. I didn't know him except for the times he came into the store with you on Sunday's and i could see what a close family you are. My prayer's and thought's are with you and your family. Always thinking of you in my prayer's Maria Roblez from the bread store.

Katie Thompson

September 16, 2004

Dear Steve, Barbara, and Katie,

Brian was an amazing man of God. In all the years I knew him I never once saw him without a smile to share. My fondest memory will always be the egg and water fights we shared at the 4th of July parties. I don't think I ever won. At Granite Bay I shared classes with him and he always showed a special kindness to everyone. It was so obvious that he was a true man of God and desired to love everyone just as God does. I feel so blessed to have known him and know that I will get to see him again. I will always remember him as one the best examples of Christ that I have ever known on this earth. I am praying for you guys and that God's peace will surround each of you.

I love you guys,

Katie Thompson

Wright Hagerty

September 16, 2004

Brian was my guitar teacher since Januray this year. I remember my first lesson with him, I thought he was the coolest teacher ever. I looked forward to seeing and playing with him every Thursday. He taught me all worship songs like "Shout to the Lord", "Your Love is Amazing", "Amazing Grace", and "Your Love is Loud". I learned so much from him, he was my favorite. He also let me play on his electric guitar, I love that!

I am so saddened by his death and wish I could have one last lesson with him. He was a great example of God's love to me. It was clear that he loved the Lord, that was the greatest thing about him. So I can't wait to one day meet him again in Heaven. I love you Brian, Wright Hagerty (10 years old)

The Morgans

September 15, 2004

What an amazing young man now stands in the arms of our God. We know that Brian is truly home. Our prayers are with you, his family, as you miss him so very very deeply. For the time that Brian was here, he was such a tremendous example to all of us, to love with the love of Christ. Such a loving disciple.

Mandy Ellstrom

September 15, 2004

Barbara and Steve,

I never met you guys, but I had the privelege of meeting your son earlier this summer at the Underground. We talked a lot about life and our plans for the future. His love for God was so evident. He had an amazing love for life and his smile and laugh were SO contageous. Just seeing Brian across the room made me smile, thinking about him made me laugh- he was SO funny! He has left a mark on my life, the way he lived his life was amazing. The last time I saw him was at First Covenant church on a Sunday night when his band played. It was so amazing seeing him worship God, it was like it was just he and God in the room. Now, he is with God face-to-face-- I'm jealous! I am so thankful I was able to have Brian in my life even if it was just for a short time. I want you to know that your family is in my prayers DAILY.

~Mandy

Roxanne Meek

September 15, 2004

Dearest Nolan family,

Your family has been our home away from home. All of our best memories were made in Lake View Hills. Brian will allways hold a special place in our hearts and his memory will live on. We were blessed to have such a wonderfull man touch our hearts. We are truley and deeply sorry for your loss. We love you.

Love, The Meek family, Larri, Mary, Roxanne, and Beata

Cara Miller

September 15, 2004

Steve, Barbara, and Katie,

You all mean so much to me, as did Brian. I remember many times coming over to your house on first Fridays.Particularly one time when Katie and I came up with the clever plan of leveing up a bucket of water into the tree house and callilng Brian and I think Elliott over to "see something neat" and we poured the bucket of water on them! Brian will remain in my heart and prayers, I love your entire family, please let me know if you need anything! Thinking and praying for you, Cara

Darcy Wikoff

September 15, 2004

With Hope

Steven Curtis Chapman

this is not at all how

we thought it was supposed to be

we had so many plans for you

we had so many dreams

and now you've gone away

and left us with the memories of your smile

and nothing we can say

and nothing we can do

can take away the pain

the pain of losing you but

we can cry with hope

we can say goodbye with hope

'cause we know our goodbye is not the end oh no

and we can grieve with hope

'cause we believe with hope

[there's a place by god's grace]

there's a place where we'll see your face again

we'll see your face again

and never have i known

anything so hard to understand

and never have i questioned more

the wisdom of god's plan

but through the cloud of tears

i see the father's smile and say well done

and i imagine you

where you wanted most to be

seeing all your dreams come true

'cause now you're home

and now you're free and

we have this hope as an anchor

'cause we believe that everything

god promised us is true so

we wait with hope

and we ache with hope

we hold on with hope

we let go with hope

Joni and Kati

September 15, 2004

CSUS classmates beloved group member. We had the best time with Brian and Aaron last semester working together late nights at dinner/house meetings. Brian's creative energy and love for life and friendship will always be remembered. When we saw Brian last Wed in the hallway, we gave him the biggest hug and he put smiles on our faces.

Joni and Kati

Tyler, Carla, Travis Clemmer

September 15, 2004

Barbara and Steve,

Travis called last night with the devastating news of Brian's death. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We will keep fond memories of Brian with us always and hope that in the future, your memories will comfort you also. Brian was a wonderful young man and you should be proud of everything that he was becoming. All of our love,

Carla and Tyler,Travis, Greg and Trey

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