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Yancy Noll Obituary
April 10, 1969 ~ August 31, 2012
Yancy Noll was killed Friday August 31, 2012, in Seattle, while driving home from work in an incident of senseless random violence. Citizens, friends, and work associates are still in shock and disbelief. Yancy left an impression of integrity, warmth and good cheer with everyone he met.
Yancy was born in San Rafael, California, grew up in Anchorage, Alaska and moved to Seattle in the late 1980's. He worked in the wine and restaurant industries for many years. Most recently he was employed with QFC as a wine steward.
Yancy loved the outdoors and joined the Mountaineers where he trained for many hikes and summit climbs, including Mount Rainier. He also enjoyed sea kayaking, running, telemark skiing, biking, playing guitar, and hanging out with his loyal dog, Lola.
Yancy is survived by his girlfriend, Jody Wirtz, his sister, Katrina Noll, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held at the Mountaineers facility, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, (Magnuson Park) on Sept. 16, 3-6pm for Yancy's friends and family. Tributes and stories will begin at 3:30 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established at http://www.gofundme.com/15l7pk which will be used to cover his final expenses. A donation will also be made to the Seattle Mountaineers in Yancy's name.
See Yancy's public Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/YancyNollMemorialPage for more information about his life and this unsolved crime.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yancy Noll
Yvette Lee
October 3, 2012
Yancy,
John and I miss you dearly... The world will have a little less laughter because of you... I know you'll be joining us on our hikes. :)
John
October 2, 2012
Yancy.
You were a wonderful person and we are better as a result of knowing you. We will miss you greatly. RIP...
Scott Haugh
September 21, 2012
Yancy, you were a great vintage - a little nutty with a hint of twisted humor and more than a touch of heart. Rest well, my friend. I'll miss you.
Ashley Roberts
September 19, 2012
Thank you Yancy for introducing us to Divot, she is the best gift ever.
Tony Tsuboi
September 18, 2012
Very sad to see this. I did not know Yancy, but condolences to the family, friends and loved ones.
Tony Tsuboi
Everett Mountaineers
Lolaleah Zoller
September 15, 2012
Rest well Yancy. You are greatly missed.
Chantell Tiatrakul
September 15, 2012
I will miss your words of wisdom that always seemed so exactly right.
dale h.
September 13, 2012
Miss you, buddy!
Rob Oglesbee
September 12, 2012
Every time I see Rainier in the distance, or go to the coast, or travel in Olympic National Park, I will be reminded of you. Travel well, friend.
Rick Glein
September 12, 2012
Yancy, I will miss my hiking partner, beer-drinking buddy, and best friend. The trails will be quieter without you.
Christal Worthen
September 12, 2012
Yancy,
You were like a brother to me. You were kind, loyal, fun, and sometimes a pain in the hiney. I am grateful to have had the fantastic time with you that I have had. You deserved so much more. Very few people invest so much hope and love into the people around them. I hope that is something I can learn from you. I hope you know how special you were.
Jody Wirtz
September 12, 2012
Integrity, humor, and passion.
I love you, baby!
Diane Olsen
September 11, 2012
You will never be forgotten my dear friend.
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